novelraw Chapter 196 My Cousin is in a Great Crisis? Xia Fa's Response and Action!
Chapter 196 My Cousin is in a Great Crisis? Xia Fa's Response and Action!
Chapter 196 My Cousin is in a Great Crisis? Xia Fa's Response and Action!
In that instant, countless questions flashed through Xia Fa's mind, and he almost had a stroke.
Hercules' cousin is actually the father of all stars?
The Father of All Stars—is actually Hercules' cousin?
Xia Fa felt like he was about to go crazy. Moreover, the biggest problem was that the reputation of the Father of Ten Thousand Stars had been prominent in the Baron Ocean for hundreds of years, but his cousin Hercules was only born more than 30 years ago!
What exactly is going on?
Almost instantly, Xia Fa thought of the Shark Princess who was suspected to be Auf.
Like the Father of Ten Thousand Stars, Princess Shark also dominated the Baron Ocean hundreds of years ago, becoming the pirate emperor jointly elected by all pirates.
But Offe is only in her early twenties and still a college student.
There were just too many mysteries and almost no useful clues, so Xia Fa had no choice but to suppress his great doubts and prepare to start investigating later.
But at the same time, a sense of surprise welled up from the bottom of his heart.
Of the five pirate emperors at sea, he actually knew two of them!
Xia Fa originally thought that he already had a fairly strong background in Augustus, after all, he had Marshal Gaius behind him and a close relationship with Prince Justinian—all under the Starry Silver Throne status.
But now, Xia Fa discovers that he seems to be able to truly roam freely on the Baron Ocean.
I already know two of the five pirate emperors, so what am I afraid of?
Although it's uncertain whether Princess Shark is Orph, the Father of All Stars really is Hercules' cousin!
In that instant, Xia Fa thought of many things, especially the fact that his cousin Hercules had come to see him yesterday as a cousin, rather than as the Father of Ten Thousand Stars.
Does this mean that, in Hercules's heart, the bond between the cousins is more important than his status as the Father of All Stars?
Before Xia Fa could think further, deep within the palace, atop a high platform, on a throne resembling the starry sky, Hercules, the father of all stars, spoke in a calm yet dignified tone.
"Alright, the pirate tournament shall begin."
He pressed one palm on the armrest, and instantly a shower of starlight fell.
The pirates present were completely out of their control, their bodies disappearing one by one and then reappearing in different places.
The scene, which was originally chaotic but quiet, suddenly became orderly.
In the extremely spacious hall, on the right was the Wanxing Pirate Crew, numbering in the tens of thousands, their figures appearing one by one, enveloped in starlight.
On the left is the Shark Pirates, numbering in the tens of thousands. They too slowly appeared, enveloped in starlight. Even powerful figures like James with the Golden Rapier were completely unable to resist having their bodies moved by the starlight.
As for the middle section, it was where all sorts of pirate crews, large and small, who had come to participate in the pirate convention had gathered together by Starshine.
Not only were almost all the pirates present astonished by the godlike power of the Father of All Stars, but even Xia Fa himself, as a signatory to the Gate of Stars, was extremely surprised.
This mastery of the "Gate of Stars" secret ability is simply unparalleled!
Perhaps as a fellow signatory to the Gate of Stars, Xia Fa clearly sensed that the starlight filling the sky was indeed the "Starlight" ability within the "Starlight Body" of the "Gate of Stars".
The Starlight Body, which forms the core of the Star Gate's secret power, possesses five abilities: "Starlight," "Teleport," "Release," "Seal," and "Archery."
But Star Power can only be used on the signer of the Star Gate, yet Cousin Hercules has developed this ability to be used on anyone at will.
Xia Fa felt increasingly envious and curious, eager to know how her cousin Hercules had developed it.
Perhaps because of the change in appearance, Xia Fa was teleported by Xinghui to the very edge of the Hall of Stars, almost close to the thousand-meter-high gate, standing with a group of ragtag pirates who had come to join the fun.
These ragtag pirates belonged to almost no pirate crew and were very weak; some of them were just drifting along in the City of Ten Thousand Stars.
However, the Father of Ten Thousand Stars did not refuse their invitation to attend the pirate convention of the Ten Thousand Stars Pirate Crew.
Xia Fa chuckled inwardly, never expecting to be grouped with these ragtag pirates. But that was fine, it meant that even her cousin Hercules, the Father of Ten Thousand Stars, hadn't recognized her disguise.
At this moment, Xia Fa noticed that his cousin Locke, who was standing next to the starry throne, was searching among the many pirates in the hall, as if looking for someone.
"Holy crap, could my cousin Locke be looking for me?"
The moment Xia Fa recognized that Fang Xing's father was actually Hercules' cousin, he had already made up his mind: if Fang Xing's father really started arguing with Princess Shark, he would definitely stand on his cousin's side!
If all else fails, Xia Fa is even prepared to directly reveal his identity as the future Emperor of Mystery and casually announce that he has joined the Myriad Stars Pirate Crew.
As a result, many people will likely side with the Wanxing Pirate Crew. After all, with one being an extraordinary monarch and the other a future mysterious emperor, it's obvious who will dominate the Baron Ocean in the future.
Of course, there is a risk in doing this, namely that it may lead to being targeted by the true mysterious emperor.
Fortunately, he had disguised himself beforehand, so unless the mysterious emperor was nearby, he would not be able to find him afterward.
This is the advantage of disguising one's appearance and identity in advance; it makes things so much easier.
As the various pirate crews lined up in the Hall of Stars, Hercules, the father of all stars, looked down and casually swept his gaze across the entire hall.
Almost every pirate who met his gaze lowered their head, some even turning pale with fright and trembling with fear.
Just then, Hercules, the father of all stars, spoke, his tone as indifferent and authoritative as ever:
"Last month, the White Lion Pirate Crew and the Bloodfang Pirate Crew clashed, resulting in losses on both sides. They came to me for help. What happened?"
Bloodfang Pirates?
Xia Fa was slightly startled. The Bloodfang Pirates were a vicious pirate group on the Baron Ocean, led by an angelic figure nicknamed "Bloodfang Butcher," an extremely cruel and bloodthirsty pirate leader.
Fortunately, the Bloodfang Butcher's cruelty was directed only at other pirates, bounty hunters, adventurers, and so on, not at civilians. Even when he robbed merchant ships, he would spare the lives of the merchants.
This resulted in the Bloodfang Butcher's ships roaming between the territories of the Father of Ten Thousand Stars and the Roaring Emperor, yet no one paid much attention to them.
But Xia Fafang never expected that such a notorious pirate, feared by bounty hunters and adventurers, would actually seek justice from the Father of Ten Thousand Stars.
As for the White Lion Pirate Crew, they are suspected to be under the control of the most mysterious of the five pirate emperors, the "Silent Queen," but they are only active in the territories of the Father of Ten Thousand Stars and the Roaring Emperor, and have never appeared in the territory of the Silent Queen.
Because the White Lion himself is powerful and doesn't easily cause trouble, but only likes to search for ruins, remnants, and strange realms, the Wanxing Pirate Crew and the Roaring Pirate Crew don't really bother with him, except for their unsuccessful attempts to recruit him.
After all, the white lion is also an angel, and if you provoke him and fail to kill him, the consequences will be dire.
"The White Lion and the Bloodfang Butcher are at each other's throats, hehe, this is going to be interesting."
Beside Xia Fa, an old pirate puffed on his pipe, muttering to himself with a look of anticipation.
Other ragtag pirates weren't as daring as him, but they were all quite curious about how the Father of Ten Thousand Stars would handle this matter.
On the star-studded throne, the Father of All Stars, wearing a golden crown and a magnificent robe adorned with stars, had his eyes closed.
Above his head, stars and planets faintly appeared, orbiting each other, but they quickly disappeared.
The next moment, the Father of Ten Thousand Stars opened his eyes, his tone for the first time carrying a hint of seriousness and scrutiny as he looked at the White Lion and Bloodfang Butcher who had already stepped forward.
"According to my divination, this incident occurred because your Bloodfang Pirate Crew was chasing a group of adventurers and then accidentally stumbled into the Starry Sky Frost Dragon Ruins, which the White Lion Pirate Crew was exploring?"
These two great pirates, both of angelic rank, were bowing their heads before the Father of All Stars.
The difference was that the white lion's expression was calm, though there was a hint of fear in it.
Bloodfang Butcher's face was full of resentment, but not at the Father of Ten Thousand Stars, but at White Lion, and he would occasionally glare at White Lion with murderous intent.
Seeing this, Bloodfang Butcher was the first to raise his head, first placing one hand on his chest and bowing respectfully to the Father of All Stars on the Star Throne, before looking up, his tone carrying a hint of complaint:
"Great Father of All Stars, please allow me to defend myself."
"I am indeed hunting down those adventurers because they have repeatedly ruined my plans. They always oppose me because their leader has a magical treasure."
"This time, my crew and I were tracking a group of migratory whales that had escaped from the scallop sea. It took us more than two months. We were finally about to catch up when our plans were ruined by those adventurers."
"Among them, the highest-ranking one is only a demigod, but he never fights me head-on. Instead, he uses that secret treasure to summon heavenly lightning and tsunamis to interfere with me, which caused the group of traveling whales to finally become alert and break through the Celestial Spirit Realm to escape."
"I couldn't contain my anger at the time, so I made up my mind to hunt them down. I especially wanted to know why they had to pick a fight with me. I've killed quite a few adventurers, but these adventurers were all young and didn't look like they had any grudge against me."
"Seeing that I had finally cornered them, they hid in the long-abandoned Starry Sky Frost Dragon Ruins, with nowhere to escape, and I also restricted the effect of that secret treasure."
"But just then, the White Lion Pirates appeared from the Starry Sky Frost Dragon Ruins and started fighting me without saying a word. No matter how I tried to persuade them, it was no use."
"In that naval battle, I lost over a hundred men, even though I hadn't provoked him!"
"Father of All Stars, you must give me justice!"
As Bloodfang Butcher spoke, he sounded like a wronged child, while simultaneously gritting his teeth in frustration.
Many pirates who knew Bloodfang Butcher were quite shocked upon seeing this, never expecting that this fierce god would have such a "weak" side.
However, this side of him would probably only be revealed in front of the most convincing "Father of Fangxing" on the high seas.
After listening to Bloodfang Butcher's explanation, the Father of Ten Thousand Stars revealed a thoughtful look in his deep, charcoal-black eyes, and then turned to look at the White Lion.
Although he had already made an attempt to claim the site, it involved the Starry Sky Frost Dragon Relics, so the claim was not entirely accurate. He still needed to hear the testimonies from both sides.
The Starry Sky Frost Dragon is a type of Starry Sky Dragon, officially known as the "Extreme Frost Starry Sky Dragon." It is considered one of the most powerful Starry Sky Dragons, alongside the "Heavenly Flame Starry Sky Dragon" and the "Tree World Starry Sky Dragon."
The Starry Sky Dragon is a supernatural being of the Starry Sky level, and its status is naturally above that of a ruler.
Therefore, even if the body of the Starry Sky Frost Dragon falls into the Baron Ocean and forms an ancient ruin, it can still interfere with the occupation of the Dominator's position, preventing it from obtaining definite information.
The white lion stepped forward, placed one hand on its chest, and respectfully bowed to the Father of Ten Thousand Stars before saying:
"Your Excellency, Father of Ten Thousand Stars, please do not listen to Bloodfang Butcher's one-sided story."
"In fact, our Hundred Lions Pirate Crew began exploring the ruins of the Starry Sky Frost Dragon six months ago. I must say I cannot disclose the specifics of what we are searching for."
"But just a few months ago, I happened to see a small sailboat sent by the Bloodfang Butcher darting past outside the Starry Sky Frost Dragon Ruins."
"At first I didn't pay attention, but these small sailboats kept appearing for months on end, which finally made me suspicious."
"As expected, just as I was about to lead my men to find the key item, the Bloodfang Pirates, under the pretext of hunting down adventurers, stormed into the Starry Sky Frost Dragon Ruins."
"Although this ruin is located in your territorial waters and belongs neither to our White Lion Pirate Crew nor the Blood Fang Pirate Crew, and anyone can enter, his appearance at this particular time seems to be an attempt to steal our exploration results, doesn't it?"
The Father of Ten Thousand Stars suddenly interrupted:
"What you're looking for is the Dragon Ball of the Extreme Cold Starry Sky Dragon, isn't it?"
The white lion's face stiffened, seemingly not expecting the Father of Ten Thousand Stars to see right through him. However, after a moment, he exhaled a breath of stale air and bowed again with his hand on his chest.
"Your Excellency, that is indeed the case, and it has been found. However, if we hadn't acted decisively, it might have already been stolen by Bloodfang Butcher and his pirate minions!"
Dragon Ball of the Extreme Cold Starry Sky Dragon
Inside the Hall of Stars, many pirates, upon hearing this, openly revealed their greed.
This is a divine object that can be used to forge a supreme-level secret treasure!
No wonder the White Lion, an angel, led his pirate crew to spend a full six months in the Starry Sky Frost Dragon Ruins.
However, it is said that the giant star dragon of the extreme cold species fell into the Baron Ocean a thousand years ago, and its bones formed that long and winding ruin.
For thousands of years, countless pirates and adventurers have ventured in to search for it, but none have been able to find the dragon ball of that extremely cold star dragon. This time, however, the white lion has found it.
Many pirates looked thoughtfully at the White Lion's gentlemanly and slender back, pondering. After the White Lion finished speaking, Bloodfang Butcher did not say anything more to refute or refute.
This is the rule of the Wanxing Pirate Crew's Pirate Assembly: once the Father of Wanxing is found to uphold justice, no matter who you are or what your status is, you can only make one statement and defense for yourself.
The white lion wore a serene smile, while the Bloodfang Butcher's ferocious face was bulging with clenched teeth, both waiting for Fang Xing's father to give the result.
Having received this new information, the Father of All Stars closed his eyes again and sat down, leaning against the Star Throne, with various stars and planets appearing and swirling above his head.
Xia Fa's eyes lit up. He guessed that this was also a secret ability of the Gate of Stars, but it seemed to be the kind that he had not yet obtained.
My understanding of the Star Gate has progressed to 62%. Although yesterday's journey was fraught with danger, I didn't have many opportunities to make a move, which prevented my understanding of the Star Gate from increasing.
However, this situation will not last long, because today Xia Fa is preparing to test his skills against Prince Justinian in order to significantly advance the understanding of the Gate of Stars.
"I estimate I'll only be able to acquire this secret ability after I've reached 80% or 100% understanding of it, right? I don't even know what it's called, but it's related to divination—"
As a common method in occultism, divination has only a mediocre accuracy rate. Moreover, people often misinterpret the images obtained from divination, which can lead to dangerous situations or even death.
However, for Xia Fa, the strange electric current at the spine and tail made divination an extremely useful means of seeking good fortune and avoiding misfortune.
Therefore, if Xia Fa could master a secret ability related to divination, especially one from the overlord-level secret ability of the Gate of Stars, he would certainly be eager to obtain it.
He secretly hoped that when his understanding of the Gate of Stars reached 80%, he would be able to obtain this secret ability.
Then, I can also ask my cousin Hercules how to develop it!
Just then, Hercules, the father of all stars, slowly raised his eyes and opened them.
For some reason, even though he sat on the throne with no change in expression, still appearing indifferent and dignified, all the pirates present felt uneasy.
A tense atmosphere filled the air, as if something big was about to happen.
The Father of Ten Thousand Stars cast his gaze downwards, landing on Bloodfang Butcher. His tone was calm and expressionless, yet it inexplicably made everyone present tense.
"You did indeed stray into the Starry Sky Frost Dragon Ruins because you were chasing those adventurers; the White Lion has wronged you."
As soon as he finished speaking, Bloodfang Butcher's face lit up with extreme joy.
Even though Bai Shizi was shocked, aggrieved, and unwilling, seeing Fang Xing's father deliver the verdict, he still faced Bloodfang Butcher, placed his hands on his thighs, bowed ninety degrees, and offered an apology.
"I'm sorry, I misunderstood you."
He didn't say much, after all, he had lost more than two hundred men this time. The pirates of the Bloodfang Pirate Gang were all as fierce as their captain, and their fighting power was unmatched.
Bloodfang Butcher waved his hand, feigning magnanimity, and said:
"It's good that you admitted your mistake. Now let's talk about compensation, since you were the one who attacked me first."
The white lion's face flushed red and then turned pale, but he finally spoke:
"As long as it's within my ability and budget, and you don't ask for an exorbitant amount."
Bloodfang Butcher grinned maliciously, preparing to take a big bite out of the meat, hoping to trick the Extreme Cold Starry Sky Dragon into handing over its Dragon Pearl Palm as compensation.
But at that moment, the Father of Ten Thousand Stars slowly spoke.
"Wait, there's no need for compensation."
The White Lion, Bloodfang Butcher, and all the pirates present were stunned.
The Father of Ten Thousand Stars looked down at the Bloodfang Butcher below the throne, his tone indifferent yet carrying a sense of judgment.
"Do you know why those adventurers always manage to ruin your plans?"
Bloodfang Butcher's Heresy:
"Could it be because they resent me because of my bad reputation?"
The Father of All Stars shook his head:
"No, because the leader of this group of adventurers, twenty-three years ago, his parents died because of you, and—his parents were just commoners."
Rumble!
Upon hearing this, the Bloodfang Pirate's face immediately changed, turning ashen white, almost deathly pale.
This notorious and ruthless pirate, who had killed countless people, did not hesitate at this moment. He knelt down with a thud and kowtowed repeatedly to the throne of the Father of Ten Thousand Stars.
"Father of the Stars, I beg you to see the truth! Since I came to your territory twenty-seven years ago, I have never killed a single civilian. Even when I plundered merchant ships, I let all the merchants go. I only kill other pirates, adventurers, and bounty hunters!"
A vengeful gleam appeared on the white lion's face as he looked at the Bloodfang Butcher, who was kneeling and kowtowing to the Father of Ten Thousand Stars on the throne, as if he were a clown.
The reason is simple: Fang Xing's father never wronged any pirate. This meant that when he spoke up and pointed out the major mistakes made by any pirate, that pirate was basically finished.
Pirates have tried to escape before, but who is the Father of All Stars? He is an extraordinary monarch who signed the supreme-level secret pact of the Gate of Stars!
Those who sign the Gate of Stars are best at escaping and saving their lives when they are weak. Conversely, once they become powerful, they rarely fail in their pursuit and killing of anyone they set out to do.
On the Starry Throne, the Father of All Stars, as majestic as an emperor, slowly shook his head:
"It was indeed not you who killed them. And as you promised, you have not killed any civilians or refugees since you entered my territorial waters."
"In fact, that's why I'm willing to let you into my territorial waters, so that other pirates who have committed grave mistakes will know that this is their place of atonement."
"However," the tone shifted, "twenty-three years ago, you successfully dismantled a super-hunter's hideout, stealing many of the marine supernatural creatures they hunted and salvaged, including even a traveling whale that emerged from the Pale Breath Sea."
"You were very happy at the time, especially after that traveling whale sold for more than two million gold pounds."
"So much so that you held three consecutive days of banquets on the Bloodfang, and got completely drunk every single day."
"But because of this, you relaxed your control over your subordinates, which led to them teleporting to a small fishing village in the middle of the night when you weren't paying attention, abducting women and killing everyone there."
"And the leader of that group of adventurers was the only child who escaped from that small fishing village."
Upon hearing this, Bloodfang Butcher's forehead was covered in sweat, and his face was filled with despair, as if his own doomsday was about to arrive.
He truly didn't know about this. If he had known, even if he had ten thousand chances, he would never have come to the Father of Ten Thousand Stars for justice. After all, the Blood Fang Pirates had caused even greater losses to the White Lion Pirates.
But now, it's too late to say anything.
Inside the Hall of Stars, many pirates were filled with fear, never expecting that the Father of All Stars, after receiving sufficient information, would be able to divine events that had occurred more than twenty years ago!
This was truly terrifying, and it made them feel even more keenly the unparalleled justice and majesty of the Father of Ten Thousand Stars at sea.
boom!
Suddenly, six pirates appeared in the exploding starlight in front of the kneeling Bloodfang Butcher, all looking bewildered and unaware of what had happened.
Just a moment ago, they were still in the Sandworm Pirates' bay, guarding the Bloodfang.
But when they turned their heads and saw the Father of All Stars sitting on the Star Throne, they immediately showed extreme fear.
Someone immediately realized something, and their legs went weak, causing them to collapse to the ground.
The Father of Ten Thousand Stars remained expressionless, simply waving one hand lightly.
Starlight enveloped Bloodfang Butcher and the six pirates aboard the Bloodfang. Bloodfang Butcher screamed, his face contorted in extreme pain, like a demon being tortured in hell.
"Bloodfang Butcher, you have failed to control the pirates under your demonic rule, and you are guilty of the same crime as the pirates under your demonic rule. However, considering that you have not harmed any civilians or refugees in the twenty-seven years since you entered my territory, I will only strip you of your title."
The voice of the Father of All Stars was loud and majestic, resounding throughout the Hall of Stars:
"Your six subordinates, like you, have become mortals again. All seven of you will be banished to a subspace, and only one of you will survive."
"Those who survive will be sent to the Putet Farm in the Kingdom of Augu to do hard labor for the farmers there. If they make any disturbance, they will die immediately."
"Alright, you can go now."
As soon as the words fell, the figures of the seven pirates, including Bloodfang Butcher, began to twist and spin in the space, screaming in terror as they were banished into the subspace.
The pirates present were filled with even greater fear, but they also felt a deep sense of awe and respect for the Father of Ten Thousand Stars.
In fact, the way the Father of Ten Thousand Stars handled it was almost the same as killing Bloodfang Butcher and the six pirates directly, but clearly, he added an extra layer of punishment, making these wicked pirates kill each other.
Even the sole surviving pirate would spend the rest of his life as a slave, a fate worse than death.
The white lion was overjoyed and once again placed his hand on his chest, bowing respectfully to the Father of Ten Thousand Stars.
Anyone could see that this time, the pirate with the angelic rank was almost completely convinced of the Father of All Stars.
"Your just judgment has won my heart and soul. Praise be to you, the great Father of all stars!"
The Father of Ten Thousand Stars didn't say much, he just nodded slightly.
The white lion, however, with a pleased expression, retreated to his pirate crew.
In the White Lion Pirate Crew, the pirates clenched their fists and waved them repeatedly, seemingly celebrating the demise of the Bloodfang Butcher.
Xia Fa witnessed the whole thing, and while he was increasingly surprised, he also gained a deeper understanding of his cousin Hercules's status as the Father of All Stars in the Baron Ocean.
A pirate with the angelic rank, rendered useless in a way that left everyone without question.
Is this the power of the Pirate Emperor?
Or perhaps, only Hercules, the father of all stars, is like this?
Next, the captains of pirate crews of all sizes stepped forward, all of them because of conflicts or even fierce battles, and asked the Father of Ten Thousand Stars to uphold justice.
This includes conflicts between the various pirate ships under the Wanxing Pirate Crew, as well as disputes among the pirate crews roaming the Wanxing territorial waters.
Fortunately, none of the captains of the Shark Pirates came to ask the Father of Ten Thousand Stars to uphold justice, otherwise it would have been too disrespectful to Princess Shark.
The Father of Ten Thousand Stars handled the matter patiently, and each outcome was so satisfactory that both parties were convinced and convinced.
Xia Fa finally understood what the Pirate Assembly was; it turned out to be a place specifically for dealing with conflicts and losses among pirates.
"Wait, does this mean my divination was wrong, and the whole argument was just about this?"
Xia Fa desperately hoped that this was true, but for some reason, he still felt a vague unease in his heart.
"Is there anything else we, the captain, need to uphold justice for?"
Finally, after Locke's cousin asked three times, and seeing that no one else stepped forward, Locke's cousin nodded:
"Alright, let's move on to the second phase of the Pirate Tournament."
Xia Fa was among a motley crew of pirates, but fortunately, he had an old pirate by his side who liked to show off his experience and knowledge, so he learned a lot of useful information.
The second phase of this pirate council was "deliberation."
This only involves changes in positions within the Wanxing Pirate Crew, such as who should be elected as the second mate, first mate, or even the vice captain.
Under normal circumstances, unless there are casualties on the "Hengxing" of the Wanxing Pirate Crew, this second phase of the process is usually a routine procedure and is skipped directly.
Then comes the third phase, where the Father of All Stars and pirates of angelic rank and above discuss important matters that could influence the maritime landscape in a separate meeting hall.
There is no doubt that Princess Shark's appearance this time is probably for the third phase of the Pirate Tournament.
At this moment, Locke's cousin stood beside the starry throne, his voice strong and resonant, carrying a subtle yet authoritative air:
"If no one wants to nominate a pirate for a position such as first mate or second mate, then we'll skip to the second phase of the process."
despair!despair!despair!
The clear sound of leather shoes stepping on the marble floor rang out, causing many people to frown.
Xia Fa was also puzzled. What was going on? Could it be that someone in the Wanxing Pirate Crew was vying for the positions of first mate and second mate?
Locke's cousin also frowned, looking at the person who had stepped forward from the crowd:
"First Mate Omega, what do you want?"
Through the influence of the old pirate beside him, Xia Fa learned about the specific members of the Wanxing Pirate Crew. The most prominent of them was, of course, the Father of Wanxing, the undisputed leader of the Wanxing Pirate Crew, and also the captain of the Hengxing.
Secondly, there were the two first mates, namely First Mate Omega and First Mate Locke.
But it's clear that Cousin Locke is more favored by his cousin Hercules, the Father of All Stars, after all, they are brothers.
However, apart from Xia Fa, it seems that no one else knows the true nature of their relationship.
At this moment, none of the people who came to participate in this pirate tournament expected that, during the second phase of the pirate tournament, the usually taciturn Vice-Captain Omega would suddenly stand up.
What is he going to do?
What is his purpose?
The Father of All Stars, seated on the throne of the stars, also narrowed his eyes slightly, seemingly surprised, and perhaps already beginning to ponder the intentions of his usually capable right-hand man.
The first mate, named Omega, is a young man who looks to be only in his early twenties. However, given his angelic status, no one knows how many years he has lived. He may be a monster who is hundreds of years old.
The first mate of Omega was wearing a black turban, had a thin face, and was dressed in the most common linen shirt and trousers, as well as a pair of waterproof buffalo leather boots. Although he was an angel, he didn't seem to need waterproofing at all.
At this moment, in the Hall of Stars, where the Myriad Stars Pirate Crew was located, many pirates looked at the usually taciturn Vice-Captain Omega with surprise, wondering what he was up to by stepping forward at this time.
The pirates on the Hengxing, in particular, were filled with suspicion and uncertainty.
First mate Omega was usually a man of few words, but on the Starship he took great care of the other pirates.
They often ventured alone into the deep sea to hunt powerful marine supernatural creatures, then sold them at the Extraordinary Market for gold pounds, which they distributed to pirates who were in trouble or short of money.
At the same time, no matter which pirate on the ship is sick or injured, he will take care of him. He has signed two high-level medical contracts, "Helping Hand" and "Natural Healing", and with his angelic status, he is an expert in healing injuries and diseases.
This resulted in Omega, the vice-captain, having a prestige on the Starship that was almost second only to the Father of All Stars.
At the same time, although First Mate Locke was a confidant of the Father of Stars, First Mate Omega was also highly regarded by the Father of Stars; otherwise, it would have been impossible for him to be appointed as First Mate.
It is important to know that when the captain is absent, the first mate can temporarily exercise the captain's authority and command the entire ship.
Normally, whenever the Father of Ten Thousand Stars goes out on business with First Mate Locke, it's First Mate Omega who leads everyone, tap! tap! tap!
The footsteps continued to echo. Omega, the usually gentle and kind-hearted vice-captain, ignored Vice-Captain Locke's question and walked all the way to the foot of the high platform, in front of the Star Throne.
The usually indifferent and dignified face of the Father of Ten Thousand Stars showed a rare frown as he looked at his most capable right and left hands.
It seems that even this most respected pirate emperor at sea has no idea what his first mate is up to.
"First Mate Omega, what are your demands?"
The first mate of Omega raised his head and looked directly at the Father of Ten Thousand Stars, his gaze filled with a mixture of indignation, grievance, and—deep-seated hatred!
"I-"
When the first mate of Omega spoke, he uttered words that seemed to shake the heavens and the earth.
"We must impeach you, Captain, Father of Ten Thousand Stars! You are utterly unfit to be the captain of our Ten Thousand Stars Pirate Ship!"
These words were like a thunderbolt, resounding throughout the Hall of Stars and echoing in the hearts of all the pirates who had come to attend the Pirate Conference.
All eyes were fixed on the retreating figure of the Omega vice-captain, filled with astonishment.
What's going on?
Is the Omega's first mate out of his mind?
He actually intends to impeach the Father of Ten Thousand Stars at the pirate conference of the Fangxing Pirate Gang?
Although it is true that in the second phase of the Pirate Conference, it is possible to impeach an incompetent captain, this was actually set up by the Father of Ten Thousand Stars himself.
But who would have thought that someone would actually stand up and impeach the father of Wanxing?
Moreover, he was also the first mate of Omega, one of the most capable right-hand men of the Father of Ten Thousand Stars.
Xia Fa stood among the ragtag pirates, his gaze suddenly sharpening, a dangerous glint appearing in his eyes.
He finally understood what the dominant-level argument he had divined was all about!
"As an angel and the first mate of the Starship, he dared to stand up and impeach his cousin Hercules, who was already a transcendent monarch."
Xia Fa vaguely sensed a conspiracy. The main question was, what exactly did this Omega vice-captain want to impeach? And what could he possibly impeach?
For hundreds of years, the Father of Ten Thousand Stars has not only strictly managed the pirates, large and small, under the Demon King, never allowing them to harm civilians and refugees, but he himself has also never made any major mistakes.
The entire Wanxing Pirate Crew, from the pirates on the Hengxing to those on other ships, from top to bottom, had great faith in the Father of Wanxing.
In this situation, how exactly could this Omega vice-captain impeach the Father of All Stars?
Moreover, what evidence would they have to impeach him?
Upon hearing Omega's words, the Father of All Stars remained unmoved, instead leaning back on his Star Throne, his tone calm:
"Since we've convened a pirate conference, everyone can speak freely and without reservation. First mate Omega, if you have any grievances, feel free to speak them out. Even if you want to impeach me, I'll accept it."
This kingly demeanor instantly won the admiration of many pirates. At the same time, apart from the pirates on the Hengxing who had received favors or treatment from Vice-Captain Omega, the other pirates of the Wanxing Pirate Crew looked at Vice-Captain Omega as if they were looking at a clown.
The first mate of Omega, however, still looked indignant.
"I harbor no resentment; I'm simply here to expose your hypocritical facade!"
"Therefore, I have specially invited Princess Shark and the Thousand-Faced Prophet to be my witnesses!"
Upon hearing this, many of the pirates present suddenly showed expressions of fear.
What?
The Thousand-Faced Prophet has also come?
Everyone sensed an impending storm, and some of the more timid pirates had already begun to quietly move towards the door.
If a battle at the Dominator level were to break out, no one present would be able to withstand it!
Especially for pirates below the level of demigods, if they are even slightly swept by the aftershocks of the battle between the rulers, they will be instantly reduced to ashes!
The Father of Ten Thousand Stars finally raised an eyebrow, seemingly somewhat surprised. "I also invited Princess Shark, but the Thousand-Faced Prophet actually managed to sneak in. Truly worthy of his title."
His gaze swept across the hall of stars, and he suddenly roared:
"Come forth, Thousand Faces!"
Among the many pirates, a skinny, sleazy pirate from a small pirate group suddenly trembled. Instantly, the expression on his face changed from fear to a cunning and sinister smile.
It seemed that he had regained consciousness, or perhaps his body had been taken over by other souls.
The skinny, sleazy pirate stood up and slowly floated into the air. In mid-air, his figure transformed into that of a middle-aged man wearing a black and white robe and with his face painted half black and half white.
This middle-aged man gave off such a strange and dangerous feeling. The domineering aura emanated from him, like mountains and seas hanging upside down, instantly making everyone's hearts flutter.
At the same time, the petite and exquisite Shark Princess emerged from beside an ancient Greek-style column in the Hall of Stars.
Her bright red pupils beneath the mask remained as cold as ice, her fair legs swayed in the air, and she rested her chin on her hand, quietly watching everything that was happening.
"Alright, now that both pirate emperors have appeared, what exactly is your demand? Speak up."
The Father of All Stars spoke, looking at the Vice-Captain Omega, his expression still indifferent, seemingly having regained his composure.
But the next moment, the vice-captain of Omega said something that surprised everyone present, and it was something that the Father of All Stars never expected.
The vice-captain of Omega stepped forward, his fingers forming a halberd, and angrily pointed at the Father of All Stars, who sat majestically on the Star Throne. His voice instantly became extremely angry and extremely disappointed.
"Father of All Stars—you—you are neither human nor demi-human!"
"You are the ruler of the fish-men, a transcendent monarch posing as us humans, deceiving us for centuries!"
"You are the Fishman Emperor! You are a traitor who has been lurking among us humans for hundreds of years!"