novelraw Chapter 330: The Earth Devours—Battle on Devil’s Island!
Chapter 330: The Earth Devours—Battle on Devil’s Island!
Mimic Chest Jin Li pulled a dark-colored card from her large backpack:
"Damn little hunter, I wonder if your Shadow affinity talent is sufficient, whether you can withstand my powerful Abyssal Hand?"
Damn little hunter... Chen Qi took a deep breath, suppressing the urge to punch Jin Li, and accepted the dark card.
On the card's front, a hand covered in black thorns and burning with energy extended from a large rift. On the card, the massive black hand writhed as if about to break through the void, reaching out with its boundless fingers to instantly refine all three of them.
【Abyssal Hand
Affinity: Shadow, Blade, Void
Effect: Tear open a rift in the mortal realm, summoning the hand of an abyssal entity to deliver devastating strikes against enemies.
Learning Requirements: Moderate Shadow affinity comprehension, high mental stats, legendary Spiritual Core.
Note: Causes significant spiritual energy damage during summoning and study.
Note: If skills are insufficient, practicing this ability has a small chance of being affected by the Abyssal Hand, gaining 'Abyssal Hand Infection,' transforming into an Abyssal Apostle with hands growing from the head.】Chen Qi examined this skill card.
This was a standard legendary Release skill card with Shadow as its primary affinity.
Just from the affinities and abilities, this legendary Release skill card was perfectly suited for summoners and pure Shadow affinity Transcendents.
Unlike third-tier abilities, legendary skills focused more on systems. A powerful Release was often the result of accumulated talents and skills.
The same Release used by two different people could produce either sea-burning flames or useless little fireballs.
Expecting to construct a perfect legendary Release through a mysterious merchant alone wasn't realistic.
But time was short now. In the 'relic' battle on Devil Island, he absolutely needed to master a legendary Release.
Only this way could he face those veteran legends one-on-one, even defeat them head-on.
Chen Qi looked carefully at the skill card. Although he hadn't deliberately studied summoning and Shadow paths, this skill card unexpectedly suited him.
The 'mental stats' required for Abyssal Hand Release had minimal effect on him.
Additionally, there was the side effect of Abyssal Hand - the probability of infection by the Abyssal Hand's power, mutating into an 'Abyssal Hand Apostle.'
For Chen Qi, this side effect was actually a special bonus.
Chen Qi smiled slightly:
"Five hundred Ancient Currency, as friends."
Five hundred currency! Cutting the price directly in half! Jin Li's coin-reflecting eyes widened instantly, gritting her teeth:
"Are you a swindler?"
His price haggling was even more ruthless than her price inflation!
The value of one Ancient Currency was one million Shell Coins. At the normal price of one thousand Ancient Currency, that would be a high price of one billion.
Chen Qi stroked his chin. Actually, he didn't have much money on him.
After selling Loren's Backpack Card to Palu, his gains from Fog Sea were only ten million Shell Coins remaining.
As a legend, making money wasn't difficult... Chen Qi thought for a moment and said:
"I'll pay you these Ancient Currency after this operation."
After the operation... Jin Li looked at Chen Qi, then at Palu and Fen.
Palu looked at her, his eyes devoid of any emotion, even sympathy.
Palu's icy gaze seemed to be telling her:
"Mimic chest, time to cough up the gold!"
Jin Li took a deep breath.
Their destination for this trip was Devil Island, the heart of the Blackfin Crew in the Witch Sea, to seize the Goblet Witch relic.
This was also the most heavily defended location of the Blackfin Crew in the Rift Sea.
Meanwhile, to completely destroy the 'Black Blood Medicine,' the navy was also preparing, sending troops and hunter groups to attack Devil Island.
If the navy acted impulsively, they might very well attack them.
Jin Li hated credit transactions, but this trip was extremely dangerous.
If Chen Qi and Palu failed, as a mysterious merchant, her final outcome would inevitably be burial in this sea.
Now wasn't the time to talk about money... Jin Li forced a smile:
"Fine, for our future, take whatever you want, but everything goes on the tab."
After speaking, Jin Li tossed out a 'Shadow Book Skill Card,' a card specifically for cultivating Shadow affinity skills.
Chen Qi accepted both cards:
"Thanks."
Credit available... The Flower Witch Fen nearby, watching this scene, excitedly rubbed her small hands:
"Do, do you have any skill cards suitable for Floral affinity Transcendents?"
She talked to me! Looking at the little yellow flowers swaying on Fen's head, Jin Li said happily:
"Hmm... I have a Floral affinity skill that only legends can master, a skill researched by the Flower Witch's teacher, the Sage - Earth Devourer."
"Earth Devourer!"
Fen's eyes sparkled with golden light. Just hearing the name sounded domineering.
"Fifteen hundred Ancient Currency, Witch, I'll give it to you for five hundred Ancient Currency."
Jin Li handed an Earth Devourer card to Fen.
"Thank you, Jin Li."
Fen reached out, politely accepted the card, and excitedly looked at its contents.
Earth Devourer could obtain high-purity life energy by eating ordinary plants like weeds and flowers on the ground.
When accumulated to a certain value, life energy could be consumed to release a rift on the earth, unfolding a massive floral mouth that devoured living beings.
Chen Qi glanced over.
Simply put, this skill involved eating grass to obtain unimaginable life energy!
Eating grass, squeezing out life energy!
One could say the only drawback was the need to 'consume' directly rather than absorbing directly.
This skill requires eating grass, not very elegant, right... Hmm, might also damage my elegant witch image in Chen Qi's mind... Fen clenched her fist, glancing at Chen Qi.
For some reason, Fen felt that even after her legendary promotion, her elegant witch image in Chen Qi's mind had been declining recently.
Can't let him think I'm an improper witch, but there's no choice... Fen straightened her chest, displaying her elegant figure.
A great battle approaches - now isn't the time to worry about image!
Fen accepted the card and said:
"Thank you for your kindness and generosity, Miss Jin Li. After this event, our Water Spirit Pirates will pay you immediately."
Kindness... Jin Li blushed. It had been a long time since someone praised her like this:
"What else do you want? I have quite a few Floral affinity skill cards on me."
Water Spirit Pirates? Not Ghost Pirates? Chen Qi stepped on the deck, looking toward the turbulent sea.
The Blood Calamity battle on Devil Island was a massive event affecting the entire Witch Sea.
The various events happening before him were progressing much faster than he had imagined.
In two weeks, he would set foot in Devil Island, the heartland of the Blackfin Crew in the Rift Sea.
This battle involved the Witch Sea's situation, with at least five legends participating.
And these legends were all veteran legends.
Fen, relying on the Flower Witch's life-forbidden techniques, could effectively strike most legends.
But he currently only had an incomplete Abyssal Hand and underwater combat advantages - sufficient for defense but lacking in offense.
Need stronger power... Chen Qi gazed at the sea bottom, his throat moving.
Devil Island's location was at the edge of the Rift Sea, not far from Blackore City in the Rift Sea.
However, Devil Island had an extremely dangerous aspect - it was built atop a highly dangerous B-tier dimensional rift, the Blood Calamity.
The Blood Calamity was extremely dangerous. Even Palu, one of the Four Emperors, had to guard against it.
Moreover, another thing that worried Chen Qi particularly was the Blood General from Fog Sea.
The Black Blood Empire ship hidden in Fog Sea for so long might appear in these seas ahead of schedule due to the acceleration of major events, triggering chaos among nations!
Chen Qi lowered his head, feeling the sea breeze.
With the Ice Demon Pirates' assistance, their probability of seizing the witch relic was high.
However, just in case, they needed some preparations.
Blood Calamity, Blood Demon, and the Monster's Desire talent... Chen Qi bit his tongue.
"Blood Demon mutation..."
Suddenly, Chen Qi swallowed, a strong crimson thirst sensation emerging from his throat.
He vaguely remembered that within the Blood Calamity rift existed an unimaginable vampire mutation.
He could utilize this powerful force!
Moreover, the Blood Blade Pirates he knew were also familiar with this power.
Perhaps he could have the Blood Blade Pirates join this battle too... Chen Qi pressed his neck.
However, while the Blood Blade Pirates' participation could provide some assistance, it would undoubtedly cause the Witch Sea situation to escalate again!
The power of Blood Calamity, plus the Blood Blade Pirates' help... Chen Qi raised his head, looking at the sea before him and the Coastal Apex Predators circling in the depths.
The power of Blood Calamity, paired with the Deep Black Hunter's Monster's Desire talent.
Perhaps he could make the Black Whale Pirates pay an unimaginable price.
A major event that would change the Witch Sea... With the sea breeze blowing, Chen Qi took a breath, his heartbeat accelerating.
Now, he had become a legend.
It was time to stir the tides of the Witch Sea!
……
Two weeks later, Blackore City.
This city once famous for its prosperous harbor trade and abundant mineral resources was now shrouded in thick gloom. The Blackfin Crew's shadow eroded every inch of land like rising tides, completely transforming it into a war city!
The once-busy port, with its giant ships coming and going and sails dotting the horizon, was gone, replaced by the navy's massive fleet! Navy troops filled with battle lust!
Tiger Shark General's giant warship docked at the port, with one hundred warships nearby, nearly ten thousand navy personnel, and five hundred hunters ready for action!
And atop the giant warship, an immense steam mecha 'Storm King' looked down upon this desolate city from above!
On the 'Storm King' steam mecha's head, three legends gazed into the distance.
To compensate for the navy's lack of 'legendary' combat power, the navy specifically mobilized the Disaster Messenger from Beiguo Meteorological Bureau and debt collectors from Beiguo Grand Bank.
Simultaneously, they preemptively used Beiguo Artisans' Storm King!
Tiger Shark General stood majestically on the mecha's head.
At that moment, a newspaper rustled like falling leaves, landing before him.
Tiger Shark General extended his giant calloused hand, instantly grabbing the newspaper.
The headline prominently read 'Navy and Blackfin Crew's Final Battle! Devil Island War'!
This operation, the navy made a huge show of force with no concealment.
Besides the 'final battle' front-page information, the remaining news covered the Blood Blade Pirates' Blade Witch's legendary promotion and the 'missing Black Hunter and Witch.'
According to White Pigeon Press speculation, the Black Hunter and Witch were highly likely to participate in this Devil Island war.
White Pigeon Press's famous reporter Pelu even stated directly that the Black Hunter and Witch might influence this war's direction, even its outcome!
Moreover, Pelu declared in the newspaper that since the Black Hunter was clearly hostile to the Blackfin Crew, if the navy revoked the bounty list and chose to cooperate with the Black Hunter, it could significantly increase their war victory probability.
"Damn newspaper, actually expecting outsiders to help, truly our navy's disgrace!"
Tiger Shark General roared.
In recent days, under the Blackfin Crew's rampage, countless civilians were displaced, numerous resource rifts seized.
But he had to admit that if not for the Black Hunter and Witch repelling the Dragon Tamer King, allowing them to capture Dragonflower Archipelago and obtain countless medicinal resources.
Otherwise, in the Witch Sea, their navy's record could be called a major defeat!
"Black Hunter~"
Disaster Messenger Rose's eyes flashed with light. If she could capture the Black Hunter before her disciple An's studies began, as a gift, her disciple should be very happy.
The debt collector wrapped entirely in bandages showed no expression, merely saying:
"Tiger Shark General, capturing Devil Island is your final opportunity. Otherwise, your debts must also be repaid."
Tiger Shark General turned his head, looking at the debt collector. Earlier, to promote to legend, he owed Beiguo Bank a huge sum.
"No need for your reminder, debt collector. This battle concerns countless lives in Blackore City, concerns the navy's survival!
If I fail, I willingly become food for you bank dogs!"
Tiger Shark General's body stood like a mountain, his arrogant eyes showing no fear!
The three of them, plus the Storm King on the warship, and the newly promoted Hunter Association president Gray Mouse! Total five legendary combat powers!
This battle had mobilized the maximum force the navy could deploy!
Additionally, they had Dya with new mecha, Magic Bullet Company's weapons, Goldenfinch Kingdom noble Nancy's support, and more!
In the distance, the Blood Blade Pirates successfully intercepted the Blackfin Crew's Black Death Doctor and continuously attempted attacks on Sea God Island, the general blocking Fog Sea's reinforcements.
Currently, on Devil Island, only the Blood Demon Doctor and Dragon Tamer King remained as legendary combat powers!
They had five!
This was absolute overwhelming superiority. Even if the Blood Hunter reappeared from Fog Sea, he couldn't stop their dominance!
The Blackfin Crew must be destroyed!
Tiger Shark General raised his Whale-Hunting Spear, pointing toward the sea ahead!
Angry war mist emerged from this spear that had killed tens of thousands of enemies!
"Blade Release, Battlefield Zeal!"
Tiger Shark General used his ultimate technique 'War Zeal.'
This was his Release as a Blade affinity legend, making every battle-lust-filled person stronger!
War Zeal covered every warrior in the port. They all emitted crimson blood mist, their hearts filled with battle lust!
Under this powerful force, nearly a thousand second-tier supernaturals gained third-tier power, while third-tier Transcendents became even stronger.
Tiger Shark General roared:
"We shall be victorious this journey!"
"Everyone, toward the Black Whale! Attack!"
"Attack! Attack!"
Under War Zeal, the navy also issued massive roars, overwhelming battle cries even drowning out the ships' rumbling sounds.
Amid the enormous roaring sounds, the navy's ships advanced one after another toward Devil Island!
As the Great Shark Battleship set out, the Hunter Association's ships followed closely.
"Destroy them! Take revenge!"
"An eye for an eye, blood for blood!"
"This battle! Wipe out the Blackfin Crew! Let our spears pierce their hearts! Drink their blood!"
The navy's ships sailed across the sea, stirring up countless towering waves!
In this terrifying War Zeal, the navy didn't notice that among the many warships, a ship with only two people had mixed in.
"Attack!"
On the ship beside the Great Shark Battleship, Fen wearing a navy uniform also held a spear, shouting loudly with full fighting spirit.
"Ura! Ura! (Destroy the Great Whale!)"
The nearby water spirits also raised Whale-Hunting Spears larger than themselves, extremely excited.
"Be careful, everyone."
Everyone's so excited... Chen Qi looked at Fen and the water spirits, then pushed the lever, operating this 'stolen' navy warship, following behind the main force, sailing toward the Blackfin Crew's heart, Devil Island.