novelraw Chapter 409: Do Me—The Ice Witch—a Favor!
Chapter 409: Do Me—The Ice Witch—a Favor!
Chapter 409: Do Me—The Ice Witch—a Favor!You dare snap even one of Chen Qi's fingers! I'll break your entire hand! Fen gripped her staff tightly, channeling a continuous stream of life energy into the thorny vines on both sides.
The barbed vines coiled around Little Tentacle Merchant's waist and neck, wrapping her in layer after layer!
The Ice Witch had told her that Blood Hunter and the Tentacle Merchant would torture Chen Qi beyond recognition if they captured him.
Amid Little Tentacle's wails, Chen Qi and Fen's eyes met across the chaos.
It was only then that Fen realized Chen Qi wasn't just unharmed—he didn't even have any visible injuries.
"Qi..."
Fen let out a breath, her gaze gradually softening.
As Little Tentacle struggled, everyone on the battlefield couldn't help but be drawn to the spectacle.
The terrifying monster that had just sent Blood Hunter crashing into the sea was now being double-teamed by both the Hunter and the Witch, caught in a pincer attack from front and back!
Voices filled with panic and confusion echoed across the waters."What's happening? Those two Saints don't seem to be targeting the Gemstone Kingdom."
"Are they after Blood Hunter instead?"
"That monster is so lucky~ I wish I could get whipped by both the Hunter and the Witch at the same time~"
"Your frail body would get torn to shreds! Enough, this is no time for idle chatter!"
"Wait! Look... it's the Ice Witch!!!"
On the battlefield, a tall, burly navy soldier with a booming voice shouted.
Only now did they notice that amidst the chaotic battlefield, a white-haired witch was calmly sipping red tea while observing everything, as if watching a theatrical performance.
The moment they saw Big White Hair, the battlefield descended into unprecedented chaos once more.
Originally, everyone had thought this was just an opening skirmish with only Hayer and Blood Lion as Saints.
But now, counting Little Tentacle and Blood Hunter, plus the current Ice Witch, there were a full five Saints present!
Without question, the Ice Witch was their ally, possessing the power to single-handedly shift the entire situation.
Blood Lion and Hayer simultaneously halted their attacks.
Amid the crashing waves, the Ice Witch took a sip of her red tea, her crimson pupils coldly scanning the situation before her.
The combined navy forces plus the Steel-Forged Giants from Steam Hand Workshop were barely holding their own against the pirate alliance.
Neither Hayer nor Blood Lion had activated their domains yet, and their remaining spiritual energy was almost equal.
Although both sides had been fighting for some time, they remained in a stalemate.
If the battle continued, no one could guarantee victory... The Ice Witch set down her teacup and turned to Hayer:
"Hayer, first time meeting you. Are you the current Invisible Hand of the debt collectors?"
"Ice Witch..."
Hayer turned to face the Ice Witch, bowing respectfully but without subservience:
"Great Witch, thank you for your assistance. Previously, Beiguo had severely underestimated this Tide and the Blackfin Crew..."
The Ice Witch looked at Hayer. When facing the true disaster of the Great Whale, she held no grudges against Beiguo.
Hayer continued:
"Witch, in Beiguo's name, I guarantee we will eliminate everyone who dares meddle in these seas."
"At the same time, we won't forget your aid. After this farce ends, we're willing to let you become Moonstone City's new leader..."
"That won't be necessary."
The Ice Witch handed her teacup to water spirit Number Seven, signaling for a fresh brew:
"Hayer, this disaster is more terrifying than you imagine. You'll have difficulty resisting this calamity too."
We'll have difficulty too... Hayer straightened his back, a flicker of confusion in his eyes.
In his view, even if the Black Blood Empire interfered, no one could shake Beiguo's power—this was ultimately Beiguo's domain.
But the person saying this was none other than the Ice Witch, known as the Prophet.
To deal with the chaos of the Dimensional Tide, Hayer had been requesting reinforcements from the Imperial Capital, but replies were delayed.
As Madame Oli had said, the Witch Sea would ultimately become the altar where Whale Father summoned the Edge God.
And everything happening now seemed to confirm the Ice Witch's prophecy of destruction.
In this once-barren land that Beiguo rarely managed, the Black Hunter had emerged.
And terrifying existences like Blood Hunter...
If it were my domain, could I defeat Blood Hunter? Hayer looked back at the vortex around Sea God's Staff.
If someone had told him a month ago that there would be a Saint stronger than him on the seas, he would never have believed it.
The dark sea vortex kept turning crimson...
The sea creatures Little Tentacle had commanded to attack Blood Hunter had already dissolved into thick blood.
Amid the sea creatures' dying roars, Blood Hunter emerged from the sea drenched in blood, standing tall upon the waters as he surveyed the scene.
Those thousand sea creatures were already dead.
He pulled his blades from the Black Sea Shark's soft flesh, warily watching the Ice Witch.
A flicker of regret crossed his eyes—that had been the best opportunity to capture the Black Hunter alive.
But with the Ice Witch's appearance, that opportunity was lost.
Blood Lion also awaited Blood Hunter's response.
Without question, facing both the Ice Witch and Hayer, even he would need another Saint's assistance.
Blood Hunter! Will you fight to the death with them, or...
Click!
Blood Hunter sheathed both blades at his waist and began walking toward the Black Prison's massive ship.
He was retreating!
He was actually retreating!
Blood Lion looked up, his face contorted like an enraged lion.
At that moment, Blood General asked:
"Admiral Blood Lion, Blood Hunter completely ignores our commands. What should we do next..."
Because of the Black Hunter and Ice Witch's appearance, their offensive rhythm had been completely disrupted.
Blood Lion channeled spiritual energy, fixing the Ice Witch with a lion-like glare.
He was already preparing to command a hundred Blood Lion Heavy Armor soldiers to simultaneously attack the Ice Witch.
However, the Ice Witch remained silent, merely sipping her tea while looking at him as if he were a large house cat.
She seemed to be mocking Blood Lion's impotence.
Those Blackfin Crew bastards! Everything went wrong because they went hunting the Black Hunter instead of following the original plan to confront Hayer... Blood Lion clenched his fists, teeth grinding audibly.
If he were still a common soldier, he would have charged forward to battle the Ice Witch to the death.
But now he was a Great General. He had to follow the Black Blood Empire Emperor's commands, consider the bigger picture, and think of his soldiers' welfare.
Their ultimate goal was to conquer the entire sea, not just an A-rank rift!
At the same time, he needed to understand why the Blackfin Crew had abandoned their precious A-rank rift to pursue the Black Hunter.
Blood Lion's fists made bone-crunching sounds as he roared:
"Give the Ice Witch some face!!!"
"Everyone, retreat!!!!"
Give the Ice Witch some face!
The lion-like roar echoed like temple bells through the hearts of everyone on the sea.
Re... retreat? Many pirates exchanged glances upon hearing this command, unable to help but sigh in relief.
Except for a few madmen, without Blood Lion's War Beast buff, merely looking at the Black Hunter and Flower Witch would make their legs go weak, let alone facing the Ice Witch.
To deal with the chaos of the Dimensional Tide, Hayer had been requesting reinforcements from the Imperial Capital, but replies were delayed and not forthcoming.
Is it ending just like this? The Ice Witch accepted the freshly brewed tea from water spirit Number Seven, feeling pleased inwardly.
"Hah..."
Hayer frowned. After today's initial battle, he needed to pressure the Imperial Capital.
They needed more reinforcements, Steam Hand's main forces, and stronger workshops.
The fighting actually stopped... Chen Qi watched the scene unfold.
Currently, with Steam Hand's fortress incomplete and the Ice Witch weakened, this was already a relatively good outcome.
Now, they just needed to deal with the Little Tentacle Merchant before them.
And Little Tentacle was about to break free.
"Fen, fall back..."
"Okay..."
Fen released the vines.
Amid the surging waves, Chen Qi gripped his blades with both hands, Flesh Cleaver Bone Breaker bursting with raging azure flames.
"One day! I'll kill you all!"
Little Tentacle Merchant broke free from the vines.
The Ice Witch raised her hand, ready to activate time freeze at any moment.
However, she soon heard Little Tentacle Merchant's threat:
"Stinky witch! I know about your abilities! Don't try using that move on me! Otherwise, I'll reveal all your secrets to your enemies..."
Quite clever... The Ice Witch smiled slightly.
But even if I don't intervene...
Little Black Hair, go! She snapped her fingers at Chen Qi.
Swish!
Before Little Tentacle could continue her threats, violent blue lightning erupted around Chen Qi as he charged toward her.
Rift Blade, Spatial Collapse!
Slash!
As a monster from the Great Sea Coffin, Little Tentacle's constitution rivaled that of a deep-sea titan. Even if struck by a massive ship, her body would remain intact—
However, Rift Blade's Spatial Collapse was a spatial wound that transcended fourth-tier Blade affinity releases.
This single slash cleanly severed Little Tentacle's slender right arm!
The Sea God's Staff embedded in it—capable of controlling waves, storms, and enslaving sea creatures—flew through the air along with the severed limb!
"!!!"
Little Tentacle's eyes widened as she watched the Sea God's Staff flying through the air.
That was the sacred relic the Sea God had bestowed upon her! A relic she absolutely couldn't lose!
Swish!
Chen Qi didn't give Little Tentacle any chance, directly using Ember's Touch to seize the Sea God's Staff.
"Not bad, Little Tentacle. Giving me gifts right after setting sail."
Ember's Touch placed the Sea God's Staff into Chen Qi's hand.
It measured 1.2 meters long, 6 centimeters in diameter, easy to grip.
The staff's upper end featured trident-shaped coral formations, while the tip was set with a sapphire-blue gemstone. The lower portion was smooth and polished.
The moment Chen Qi touched the staff, a wondrous sensation of flowing seawater transmitted through his hand, as if a kitten were licking his palm.
Simultaneously, combined with his deep-sea perception, Chen Qi felt as if he had become part of the ocean itself.
This is a unique forbidden artifact that only has a small chance of dropping from clearing an A-rank rift... Chen Qi smiled slightly at Little Tentacle.
Although this little tentacle had always wanted to capture him and use him as a slave.
Not only had she helped him forge the Nether Sea Ghost Ship and provided abundant materials, but now she'd even gifted him a rift-exclusive artifact.
In a way, she was actually his lucky star.
Of course, Little Tentacle didn't see it that way!
She just wanted to lock Chen Qi in a cage!
She ground her teeth continuously, watching her Sea God's Staff moving further away, her mind completely consumed by rage.
As a proper monster boss from the Merchant's Coffin, she had never suffered such humiliation before.
Chen Qi fastened the Sea God's Staff at his waist:
"Thank you! Little Tentacle."
Thank... you? Little Tentacle's heart raced with anger, yet she had no other options.
She had to run.
"Just wait! I'll definitely be back!!"
Little Tentacle Merchant clenched her fists and whoosh—dove into the deep sea.
Splash!
Like an agile octopus, she rapidly descended into the ocean's depths—one hundred meters, one thousand meters, even reaching depths of two thousand meters where humans couldn't venture...
She's gone... Fen watched the scene, heaving a long sigh of relief as she patted her chest:
"Teacher, aren't we pursuing?"
Yisha also cast an expectant look.
The Ice Witch surveyed the chaotic battlefield:
"Right now, chasing her would be a waste of time."
How could we even pursue? The Ice Witch thought silently to herself.
Even weakened and having lost substantial spiritual energy, Little Tentacle wasn't someone they could catch.
The most crucial factor was that Little Tentacle possessed both the ability and constitution to move freely in the deep sea.
Even if she activated time freeze, she could only injure Little Tentacle, not prevent her escape into the ocean depths.
On the battlefield, the thick smoke of gunpowder gradually dispersed.
"Big White, no..."
When traveling abroad, he couldn't casually call her Big White Hair—he needed to give the Ice Witch some face.
Chen Qi gazed at the sea, casually tossing a fish bait into the water:
"Witch, would you like a Tentacle Merchant as a pet?"
A Tentacle Merchant as a pet? The Ice Witch blinked in surprise, lifting her pale feet to peer into the sea depths.
Boom! Boom!
The seawater beneath her feet felt somewhat warm.
Something massive seemed to be stirring in the ocean depths.
......
Two thousand meters deep, in the boundless darkness.
Little Tentacle swam frantically.
"Damn it! Damn it!!"
"Next time! Next time!!! I won't let him get away!"
"That weak human who's no better than trash! That human who's good for nothing except smelling nice! How dare he steal my Sea God's Staff!"
"Unforgivable! Absolutely unforgivable!!!"
"When I capture him! I'll use him as a stool, as a bath scrubber, as a weapon!! Then stomp on him repeatedly with my feet! Stomp! Stomp!! After breaking him! I'll give him to other merchants to play with!!"
Little Tentacle Merchant raged internally while venting her fury, simultaneously fleeing the area at top speed.
Although her words overflowed with anger, inwardly she couldn't help but feel relieved that she hadn't attacked Chen Qi on land, but rather at sea.
The ocean was, after all, her domain.
"Thank goodness..."
She heaved a long sigh of relief.
Boom!
Suddenly, in the darkness, an unknown massive figure swam past just a hundred meters ahead of her.
What was that? Little Tentacle's eyes widened.
Although blessed by the Sea God with the ability to move in the ocean depths, she possessed neither the capacity to observe the sea properly nor much knowledge about the deep ocean.
The ocean's depths remained an endless dark abyss to her.
As the shadow moved, the seawater precipitated strange crystals under a faint red glow.
She could only observe the deep sea by this crystalline light.
The massive figure drew closer and closer...
By the red glow, she saw scale patterns etched upon the dark water curtain—each scale was semi-transparent with red-black gradients, centered with pulsating crimson light points resembling setting red suns at dusk.
"These are dragon scales..."
Little Tentacle muttered to herself.
She had encountered a sea dragon, and one that rivaled a deep-sea titan at that!!!
But I scanned all the sea creatures in this area with my Sea God's Staff, why would there still be...
Oh no!
Little Tentacle screamed internally.
Before she could react, scalding seawater swept over her.
"No—"
Boom! Boom!
In the boundless darkness, the massive figure surged past violently, swallowing her whole in an instant.