Heroes' Prison

Chapter 455 - 445 Searching for Jin Jiao on Glazed Glass Island

The chilly wind, carrying the scent of the sea, blew from afar, that smell akin to the stench of dead fish, prompted Huang Yi to cover his nose with his hand.

Now Hero Harbor had quieted down considerably. Since the news of The Seven Archdemons’ invasion of the Land of Dongying yesterday, some supplies of the harbor had been temporarily relocated. It has almost become a deserted city, no longer bustling as in the past. The streets were dotted with a few sparse lights, and there were very few passersby.

Seeing such a scene, Huang Yi heaved a slight sigh and immediately summoned his mount, the Double-headed Scaled Beast, and dashed out of the city gates towards a certain direction.

He needed to kill the Weak Giant General in its cradle, but his intelligence was very limited. He only knew the time and the place of the invasion, which was nearly impossible to act on, so he had no choice but to find someone to help.

However, there were very few people capable of assisting with this matter, and among those experts Huang Yi knew, nearly none were suitable candidates.

The White Dragon King, with whom he had a deep relationship, only had the capabilities of an Intermediate Holy Domain, which was nothing in front of a Giant General. He needed help from someone of at least the Heavenly Domain Level.

Although there were many Celestial Realm Experts in Heroes’ Prison, Huang Yi couldn’t get the key to a Celestial Realm Expert.

Huang Yi knew only two experts of the Heavenly Domain Level. One was Man Tian, who was his sworn enemy and would definitely not help. The other was the Fallen Messenger, who was quite amicable towards him, but it was not a suitable choice either, being one of the subordinates under The Seven Archdemons and an ally of that Giant General.

Yet, Huang Yi was very observant and still thought of a very suitable helper.

He had never met this helper, but he knew that if the person was willing to assist, the chance of success would increase significantly. Now, he was in a rush to find that person.

Soon, the Double-headed Scaled Beast carried Huang Yi at high speed to a sandy beach. Ahead was a small harbor with a few small fishing boats moored there. Not far above the sandy beach was a small fishing village with about twenty or thirty houses, twinkling with dim lights, peaceful and serene.

Huang Yi hurried into the village, where every household had fish drying in front of the house, the strong fishy smell wafting in the air. At the entrance to each home, large conch shells hung, swaying and making a wailing sound when the sea breeze blew. In the houses, fish oil lamps flickered, and voices could occasionally be heard.

This small fishing village was the very one Huang Yi saw the first time he came to the seaside, where the village head was called Bai Fan.

Initially, it was from this village head that Huang Yi learned the story of the Mermaid Princess of the Sea Monsters and the Tidal Hunter Leviathan. Later, he even joined the village head in setting out to sea to rid them of the Sea Monster calamity.

After many days, he returned once more, familiar with the way, and headed straight to the doorstep of Village Head Bai Fan’s house.

"Uncle Bai Fan, I’ve come to see you!" Huang Yi put away his formidable Double-headed Scaled Beast mount and knocked on the door of Bai Fan’s house.

Quickly, footsteps sounded from inside the house, and the door opened to reveal a little boy.

This boy, the grandson of Bai Fan, saw Huang Yi and his eyes sparkled, cheerfully saying, "Big brother, you’ve come! Come in quickly!"

Huang Yi patted the boy’s head and walked into the house.

Inside, a dim fish oil lamp was lit, and Bai Fan was under its light, mending fishing nets. The flickering light shone on his wrinkled face, imbuing it with a sense of tranquility.

Bai Fan looked up, and upon seeing Huang Yi, he smiled widely, his wrinkles spreading: "Young man, it’s been a while. Thanks to you helping us out at sea last time, you lifted the curse of the Sea Monster and saved our lives. I’ve yet to properly thank you!"

"It was nothing to speak of," Huang Yi said with a wave of his hand, dismissing the gravity of the act.

Then he turned his head and started to look around as if he was searching for something. Soon, his gaze settled on a statue on the table, fixed and unwavering.

The statue, with the head of a dragon and body of a man, was majestic, wearing a crown on its head and holding a golden scepter in its hand, its eyes fierce as it looked into the distance, exuding an imperial aura.

"Young man, what are you looking for?" Bai Fan, seeing Huang Yi look around since he entered, couldn’t help but ask.

"I’m here to find him," Huang Yi said, pointing at the statue on the table.

Bai Fan looked in the direction Huang Yi was pointing and immediately saw the Sea Dragon Emperor’s statue. He was slightly taken aback and asked with confusion, "Young man, are you looking for Lord Sea Dragon Emperor?"

"Yes," Huang Yi nodded emphatically.

Last time, just before he and Bai Fan were about to set sail that early morning, Bai Fan had prayed in front of that statue with respect. Later on, through inquiry, Huang Yi learned that the statue represented the Sea Dragon Emperor, the ruler of these waters. Every creature, from the insignificant shallows mayfly to the giant beasts of the abyss, were his subjects.

This time, as a Giant General was about to land from this sea region, Huang Yi wanted to stop it and needed to find an overwhelmingly strong ally. The Sea Dragon Emperor, the ruler of this expanse of the ocean, was undoubtedly the most suitable candidate.

Although this part of the ocean was just a small section of the Second World Ocean, its area was still incredibly vast. The Sea Dragon Emperor, who ruled over such a large ocean, must have achieved the Heavenly Realm Level and definitely had the power to stop a Giant General of the same level. More importantly, he had reasons and responsibilities to prevent its arrival, since it was rampaging toward his domain. The Sea Dragon Emperor, for his own interests, would surely want to eliminate the Giant General swiftly!

"Lord Sea Dragon Emperor’s status is not something we mortals can reach. What do you need him for?" Bai Fan calmed himself down and continued to ask.

A grave expression appeared on Huang Yi’s face as he spoke of the imminent invasion by The Seven Archdemons, "The day after tomorrow, a catastrophe will strike this sea region. A Giant General under The Seven Archdemons will emerge here and will be invincible. I have urgent news to convey to the Sea Dragon Emperor, concerning the safety of countless creatures, including your village. Do you have any way for me to get in touch with the Sea Dragon Emperor?" After speaking, Huang Yi looked intently at Bai Fan.

"What? The Seven Archdemons are about to reemerge?" This time, Bai Fan was even more astonished, and the fishing net he was mending fell to the ground.

The flickering fish oil lamp also seemed startled by this news, swinging even more violently, its troubled light illuminating the surroundings and casting the shadows of the three people in a violent tremble.

"You could say that, but this time it’s not The Seven Archdemons in person, but their Giant General. Otherwise, even the Sea Dragon Emperor would be doomed. Anyway, please tell me how I can get in touch with the Sea Dragon Emperor. Time is of the essence, and I must hurry," Huang Yi urgently pleaded with Bai Fan again.

"Such a matter must be brought to Lord Sea Dragon Emperor’s attention," Bai Fan took a deep breath, fixed his gaze on Huang Yi and said, "Although I don’t know how to get in touch with the Sea Dragon Emperor, I know of Glazed Glass Island, which is ruled by the Sea Dragon Emperor’s Third Prince — Prince Jin Jiao. Once you meet Prince Jin Jiao, he will surely have a way to take you to the Sea Dragon Emperor."

Hope rose in Huang Yi as he asked, "How far is Glazed Glass Island from here? Can you take me there immediately?"

Bai Fan shook his head anxiously, "I know where Glazed Glass Island is, but it’s in very deep waters. It will take at least five or six days to get there on a fishing boat, and we don’t have that much time!"

"It’s okay, we set off right away. There’s a large ship to take us there, you just need to guide us!" After speaking, Huang Yi immediately sent a message to Little Riddler, "Little Riddler, prepare a Dragon Fang Battleship for me right now, head south along the coastline for 50 kilometers!"

"Let’s go, we’re heading to the sea. There will be a large ship arriving soon!" Huang Yi said as he urged Bai Fan, then turned and exited the house with long strides.

Knowing the urgency of the situation, Bai Fan gave his grandson a few instructions, then hastened to follow Huang Yi.

Soon, Huang Yi and Bai Fan arrived at the coast, gazing out at the distant sea.

Under the dense night sky, a huge full moon hung high, its bright moonlight scattered over the sea, glittering and sparkling. A pod of dolphins leaped from the water carefree under the moonlight, exuding an air of tranquility and peace.

Huang Yi knew that once the Giant General arrived, all this tranquility would become a thing of the past, and the beautiful world would be scarred, with no one able to stay uninvolved.

Soon, a massive ship appeared on the distant sea under the immense moonlight, casting a ferocious outline; it was none other than the Dragon Fang Battleship, unique to the Hero Guild.

"Ah! That is, that’s a large ship! One that can traverse the ocean!" Bai Fan exclaimed upon seeing the Dragon Fang Battleship. He had only heard of such large ships in stories passed down from his ancestors and was seeing one for the first time, which left him utterly stunned.

"That is the ship that will take us to Glazed Glass Island. The waters here are too shallow for it to come closer. I’ll take you over," Huang Yi said. Immediately, he unfurled his incarnate wings and flew towards the Dragon Fang Battleship, carrying Bai Fan with him.

Huang Yi was fast, and quickly they had crossed the sea surface, reaching above the Dragon Fang Battleship and finally descended onto it.

"Greetings, brother!" At that moment, the captain of the Dragon Fang Battleship happened to be on the deck. Seeing Huang Yi arrive, he immediately greeted him respectfully.

"Hmm! We’re about to embark on a mission that could save the continent. From now on, you follow his navigation. We’re heading to a new place, and it’s urgent. Set sail at once!" Huang Yi pointed to Bai Fan beside him and spoke decisively to the captain.

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