Under the bombardment of the Blazing Angelâs Hell Crystal Rocket Cannon, thousands of giant crabs piled into a crab mountain collapsed with a boom. Elenaâs Big Ice Seal Skill, Blast Technique, and the Radiant Wingsâ Fire-spitting Cannon followed closely behind, while the Sea Demon Troop and the shooter corps on the Jade Dragon unleashed their full firepower amid the chaos to harvest the blood-soaked enemies.
As the battle reached this moment, victory was inevitable. In the murky sea water, a subtle yet meaningful glow shone brilliantly at the bottom, where the heavily scarred, ice-encrusted crab hero attempted to burrow away.
Da Fei laughed, waving his hand, and the entire Sea Demon Troop darted forward like torpedoes to finish him off, and then what should happen finally occurred:
ââSystem Prompt: The battle has ended! You have defeated the Corpse-eating Giant Crab Hero Klapoâs Heroic Legion, earning 11.46 million experience points and loot: S-level treasure "Nether Sea Night Pearl" Ă1, B-level loot "Nether Sea Pearl" Ă77.
ââNether Sea Night Pearl: S-level treasure, enhancement item, can be embedded in any of your protective gear to increase your personal attribute "reduce the effect of dark creaturesâ special skills by 75%." This item can only be used once. Embedded equipment will not affect upgrades.
ââNether Sea Pearl: B-level treasure, enhancement item, can be embedded in any of your protective gear to increase your personal attribute "reduce the effect of dark creaturesâ special skills by 20%." This item can only be used once. Embedded equipment will not affect upgrades.
ââSystem Prompt: Congratulations! You have achieved victory in the 21st battle, receiving a Command Power reward of +10.
ââSystem Prompt: Congratulations! You have achieved victory in the 15th glorious battle, receiving a Command Power reward of +20, and Personal Life +20.
ââSystem Prompt: Congratulations! Your Vice Hero Elena has successfully upgraded to level 41!
ââSystem Prompt: Congratulations! Your Vice Hero Alicia has successfully upgraded to level 45!
ââSystem Prompt: Congratulations! Your Vice Hero Selvia has successfully upgraded to level 47!
ââSystem Prompt: Congratulations! Your Vice Heroine, Katelina has successfully upgraded to level 46!
ââSystem Prompt: Your Contract Angel, Power Angel Anvil, has absorbed your experience points, gaining growth potential, Attack +5, Life +100, Mana +10.
ââSystem Prompt: Your Contract Angel, Power Angel Nerxia, has absorbed your experience points, gaining growth potential, Defense +5, Life +50, Mana +80.
ââSystem Prompt: Your Vice Hero Selviaâs Contract Angel, Wisdom Angel Elifel, has absorbed the growth experience points, gaining growth potential, Defense +5, Life +50, Mana +80.
ââSystem Prompt: The battle has ended! Congratulations! After the baptism of battle, your Natural Guardian Army Order has successfully risen to level 3, gaining Legion Attribute Attack +2, Defense +2, and acquiring the legion special skill "Intermediate Light Protection."
ââIntermediate Light Protection: Creatures in the legion are shielded by Light Power, reducing the curse strike effects of dark creatures by 15%.
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The battle is over, upgrades achieved, achievements obtained, and legion special skills gained! Amidst the flood of system messages, Da Feiâs primary concern was the spoils of war.
Of course, even if there is no loot comparable to the Hell Treasured Crystal, it doesnât matter. Even if the tides cannot be used to launch a robbery, the significance of this victory itself cannot be measured by items; one only needs to demonstrate sincerity in cooperating with the Necromancer Dragon.
When Da Fei saw the attributes of the Nether Sea Night Pearl and a large pile of Nether Sea Pearls, he couldnât help but pause. Another enhancement-type item! What difference does this reduction in dark creature special effects have with the recently upgraded legion special skills? It should be the same feature, right? It should be stackable, right?
And this legion special skill is only at intermediate now; surely it will have intermediate and advanced levels after upgrading, right? Meaning, while the legion upgradeâs attack and defense bonuses may not be substantial, the power lies in the legion special skill, equivalent to giving the entire legion more skills. If fifty-something pearls are embedded in the Angelsâ Dragon Blood Armor, then the Angel Army would truly be a nemesis to the undead!
Da Fei understood he should have made a good deal in this battle. He finally realized why the Necromancer Dragon wasnât fond of the Giant Crab Clan. These giant crabs were the nemesis to the undead, especially for relying on various aging and evasive techniques to counter the Necromancer Dragon.
If I could cripple the Giant Crab Clan and then recruit them into our partnership, wouldnât my conquest of the Nether Sea gain a significant boost? At this moment, Da Fei was deep in contemplation.
Meanwhile, Radiant Wings was like a giant smoke extractor, frantically absorbing the battlefieldâs white fog and death energy. Simultaneously, the sound of crashing waves was heard from the horizon, the silver moon was full, and the tide was finally rising.
To prevent the sailboat from being washed into the rocky area by the tide, Radiant Wings and the Jade Dragon immediately set sail towards the deep sea. The next step was to rely on Yasoro. Not only did I help him draw enemy fire, but I also wiped out an entire Heroic Legion for him. With so many ships and soldiers, if he canât handle this, thereâs really no excuse.
Now, to prepare for any possible ensuing challenges, Da Fei embedded the first pearl into the Angelsâ Dragon Blood Armor. As the armor flashed with black light, an additional attribute appearedâthis item is indeed incredible! Itâs a pity theyâre all B-level; it seems this S-level Nether Sea Night Pearl is worthy of being my Divine Artifact.
Alright, quickly upgrade the equipment for the entire Angel Army. Just as Da Fei was busy, the World Channel made an announcement:
ââChina Region Announcement: Warm congratulations! Southeast Asia Region and South America Region officially launched with grandeur, adding another 20 million new players globally to the Heroic Creation Era family...
ââWorld Channel: The New World National War Zone will officially open to all regions worldwide in 10 days. Players are encouraged to prepare for entering the New World. Starting immediately, the official website will release the already public New World atlas, monster index, force listings, and players are advised to take note.
Instantly, tycoon players on the World Channel were in an uproar: "Finally waiting for the New World to open, but itâs another 10 days!"
"Does this mean Southeast Asia Region and South America Region will catch up to our two months of leveling progress in 10 days?"
"They opened a free hanging system in the mall, thinking others!"
"Stop arguing, with your skills, entering the National War Zone will surely only lead to giving foreigners your equipment and dying. Better grab the chance now to cling to the experts!"
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Da Fei couldnât help but feel a bit anxious, ten days! It takes me at least a week just to travel through the Eastern World, not to mention possibly going to Fire Dragon Island, and I also need to discuss with Makar about how to take over the two gemstone mines in Blood Sea. I simply donât have enough time!
However, seeing the discussions on the World Channel, Da Fei felt somewhat relieved. Come to think of it, the New World is in chaos, and Iâve already drawn so much animosity; why should I be the first to go there? If others are attacking me day and night, I wouldnât be able to handle it. After all, Iâm just a commercial player, not a contestant player.
In short, you all go and have your battles in the New World. Iâll stabilize my territory at home first. When you all are exhausted, Iâll make my grand entrance!
While contemplating, a long sigh suddenly came from the cabin.
Da Fei was startled: "What is that?"
Anlicia immediately reacted: "Is it Captain Renior?"
From inside the cabin came a hearty laugh: "Indeed, itâs me! Iâve awakened again!"
As he spoke, the shadow of a middle-aged sailor with a big beard, dressed in a captainâs uniform, suddenly appeared in front of Da Fei. Man, Iâve fought four or five major battles in the Nether Sea and killed thousands of Sea Monsters, and Iâve finally fed you awake!
Da Fei laughed heartily: "Congratulations, Old Captain, did you rest well?"
Renior laughed: "Every time I wake up, itâs always in the Nether Sea. Actually, I was ready to never wake up again. How many years have I rested?"
Anlicia laughed: "Not even half a year!"
Renior praised: "Choosing to collaborate with a warrior was truly a wise decision. Alright, Iâll show everyone the results of my dormancy!"
With that, he waved his hand, and the entire ship, Radiant Wings, flashed with black light, and a faint black glow immediately emanated around the shipâs hull.
Da Feiâs eyebrows twitched: "Is this, a Hero Aura?"
Renior laughed with emotion: "Exactly! I absorbed energy from Skiraâs avatar, plus a large amount of Undead Energy, and finally restored my heroic status! But Iâm a Ghost Ship, so Iâm a Ghost Ship Hero. My hero attributes only affect the Ghost Shipânot ordinary, lifeless, and levelless shipsâso I donât even know how to define myself, but at least I can enhance myself."
Da Fei was stunned: "So, itâs a building-type hero!"
Renior was surprised: "Building-type? Youâve seen it?"
Da Fei laughed: "Of course! The Nasir Ancient Tree is one! As soon as I saw him, I thought the captain might grow into a similar hero, and it turns out to be true!"
As they were talking, the Teleportation Array flashed, and Katelina and Selvia hurriedly came over to visit: "Jade Dragonâs Defense +100, light weapon damage -5, and Durability can Self-Heal!"
Da Fei was overjoyed: "Is this the Old Captainâs hero attribute?"
Renior was also surprised: "I didnât expect such a large friendly ship of yours to also be a Ghost Ship?"
Everyone marveled at each other and burst into laughter.
Renior said with emotion: "A warrior always surprises me. However, my Hero Aura is not permanent; it consumes my stored energy. I suggest turning it off when not in battle. Alright, in gratitude for the surprises the warrior has given me, I shall continue to sleep and store my strength, but itâs different now: whenever the warrior or this Captain Miss Anlicia has something, you can ring the bell in the cockpit to call me."
Katelina hurriedly asked: "Our next battle is in the dark sea under the Arctic Ice Cap; can the Old Captain lead the way?"
Renior was amazed: "Thereâs a sea under the Arctic Ice Cap? This is my first time hearing that. Excellent, be sure to wake me up then! Iâll go to sleep. Good night!"
Everyone cheered! Da Fei felt even more relieved, knowing that with this experienced captain leading the way, even the Arctic was nothing to fear!
Just then, five fireworks shot up in the distance and exploded with a bang, is that Yasoro?
Katelina chuckled: "He succeeded, 5000 units of cargo! Thatâs a signal for us to hit the road quickly."
Da Fei was overjoyed: "That much?"
Katelina shook her head and sighed: "Not much, a large Sail and Oar Ship only has a cargo hold of about 500 units."
Is that so! But wonât having enough ships solve that? Now Da Fei was delighted upon delighted, full of luck and high-spirited, he waved grandly: "Return to Fatalon!"
(Sorry, Yan Gang has encountered a serious writerâs block today, so thereâs only one update.)(To be continued. If you like this work, please go to Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendations and monthly votes; your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please read at m.qidian.com.)