novelraw Chapter 427: Saving Lady Blood
Chapter 427: Saving Lady Blood
Black Hunter... Blood Lady's breathing quickened, her hand pressed against her chest, unable to describe the complex emotions swirling within her at this moment.
She hadn't seen Chen Qi in so long.
But she had been following the stories of Black Hunter through newspapers and reports from her subordinates.
She had heard that Black Hunter had become a legend, that he had slain the pirate commanders Dragon Tamer King and Carol - both monstrous figures - out on the open sea, and even revived the legendary Ice Witch!
She always thought Black Hunter was incredibly strong.
But she never imagined he could be this powerful.
So powerful that with just a single strike, he could sway the entire battlefield.
Even Veteran Gael of the Blood Blade Pirates seemed dim and insignificant before him.
That was the Black Sea King! The great commander of the Sea God Pirates!
Blood Lady lifted her head, the corners of her reddened eyes struggling to hold back tears.If not for Chen Qi today, the Blood Blade Pirates would have been completely annihilated, and whether it was the mechanic Little Mary or Little Red Riding Hood, they would all have become slaves to the Sea God Pirates, offerings to feed the reviving Sea God.
However, at this moment, Blood Lady couldn't help but worry for Chen Qi.
After all, today's actions were equivalent to declaring war on the entire Sea God Pirates!
And according to her latest intelligence, the Sea God Pirates were plotting an unprecedented grand scheme - that mastermind lurking in the deep sea, the legendary Sea God, was about to awaken...
To oppose the Sea God Pirates was to oppose that Sea God!
Was it true that the Sea God was dead... Blood Lady gently wiped the tears sliding down her cheeks and looked toward the unconscious Archbishop on the deck.
That arrogant Archbishop now lay before them like a salted fish.
And now, after a long silence, the Sea God Pirates finally reacted.
This madman actually dared to defile their Sea God.
After years of worship, in the eyes of many Sea God believers, she had become the supreme existence.
Even an unconscious Archbishop couldn't stop their fanatical faith.
Moreover, the Blood Blade Pirates had already been defeated, while they had hundreds of steel warships and multiple newly emerged fourth-tier legends.
Aside from their commander Black Sea King, their forces remained formidable.
Plus, with the divine blood from the God of the Edges provided by the Blackfin Crew, which greatly enhanced their soldiers' strength, what did they have to fear?
What was there to fear!
"Everything for the Sea God!"
"Everyone! Don't be afraid! Everything happening now is a trial bestowed upon us by the Sea God!
Only those who believe will ultimately receive the Sea God's blessing!!"
"This is the trial leading to the divine kingdom!"
Fanatic emotions burned like raging flames.
The cannons of the hundred-ship fleet once again aimed at Chen Qi.
And at that moment, a powerful male voice rang out:
"Everything for Lord Black Hunter!!"
In an instant, an enormously tall and muscular figure darted back and forth among the fleet.
His speed was so fast, like a meteor flying at incredible velocity!
Boom! Crash!
In that extreme speed, the steel cannon barrels attempting to fire at Chen Qi rapidly twisted like clay, breaking into two pieces.
And the fanatics trying to attack Chen Qi found multiple bloody holes appearing in their chests in the blink of an eye!
Boom! Crash!
There was still another powerful fighter!
That fiery combat spirit was instantly crushed by the terrifying, mountain-like power.
Who was it?
Soon, everyone could see the appearance of this powerful figure.
That azure blue hair, that youthful back as solid as bedrock.
It was none other than Haige, the most talented individual the Sea God Pirates had produced in recent years, the supernova.
Haige had betrayed them!
After punching through a ship, Haige stood atop a steam iron vessel, looking down upon everyone in the fleet from his elevated position.
His fists were red, muscles bulging, strands of crimson dominance swirling around every corner of his body, intimidating everyone before him.
Then Haige raised his hand and threw several photos into the air.
These photos showed the Sea God, heartbroken and despairing, being brutally whipped while imprisoned in a gloomy cell.
Haige's betrayal! The Archbishop unconscious! Horrific photos of the Sea God!
Even the most fanatical believers now understood everything.
"This can't be, how could the Sea God show such an expression..."
"How did our Sea God Pirates come to this?"
Haige's lion-like eyes swept mercilessly over the people before him as he spoke again:
"Did no one teach you proper etiquette?"
With the Sea God Pirates' leadership captured, combined with Black Hunter's power, they had no chance of resistance anymore.
Now, the only thing they could do was one thing!
What were these guys still hesitating for! Haige roared with furious eyes:
"Kneel! Perform the defeat ritual!!!"
Amidst this roar that echoed across the sea, five thousand warriors of the Sea God Pirates stopped their movements, faced Chen Qi's direction, and bent their knees—
Thump! Thump! Thump! Thump! Thump!
Five thousand warriors knelt in unison, tightly closing their eyes, placing their hands over their faces, pressing their index fingers against their eyeballs, fiercely biting their thumbs with their teeth, finally placing their heads on the ground, stopping all their spiritual energy flow, and forcefully smashing downward!
Thump! Thump! Thump! Thump! Thump! Thump!
Before absolute power, performing the ritual of the defeated, allowing themselves to be at others' mercy, was their only choice now.
Defeat ritual... Chen Qi rested his chin on his hand, watching the scene before him with slight curiosity.
This was the first time he had seen such a large-scale, standard defeat ritual out on the open sea.
The entire foundation of the Sea God Pirates was built upon the Sea God and her leadership.
Not long ago, he had already dealt with Sea God Island together with the Ice Demon Pirates.
Now, with the Sea God Pirates fleet under his control, the entire Sea God Pirates was already within his grasp.
Next would be bringing the entire Sea God Pirates back to the archipelago near Moonstone City, integrating them into the grand construction plan for the shelter and rift workshop—
Chen Qi thought for a moment.
However, he didn't have much time available.
Big White Hair should have already completed the reconstruction of the rift workshop.
It was time for him to return and prepare for the fifth-tier advancement ritual!
As for the subsequent arrangements for the Sea God Pirates, he could only leave that to others.
And undoubtedly, the Blood Blade Pirates were the best choice.
In terms of management, they were much better than an amateur like me... Chen Qi stood up, leaped down from the head of the Coastal Apex Predators, and landed on the deck of the Sea God Vanguard.
The moment he landed, Blood Lady bowed in salute, speaking through sobs:
"Long time no see, Black Hunter. Thank you so much for your help. If not for... you, I can't imagine what would have... become of the Blood Blade Pirates..."
Thump! Thump! Thump!
After speaking, Blood Lady knelt on the ground and kowtowed three times, performing the highest form of respect.
This Blood Lady, who had been temporarily elevated to her position, was far less strong internally than outsiders described.
There's no need for such formalities... Chen Qi bent down, helped Blood Lady up, and said gently:
"It's alright now."
"Thank you again, thank you.
I truly don't know how to repay your kindness..."
Blood Lady wiped her tears away, continuously expressing her gratitude.
Then she lifted her head, trying her best to resume her imposing female leader demeanor:
"Black Hunter, wherever the Blood Blade Pirates are needed, we're willing to provide all support, everything..."
Chen Qi didn't waste words, taking out a plan he had drafted together with the Ice Witch from his Backpack Card:
"Blood Lady, I hope you can lead your Blood Blade Pirates, along with everyone from the Sea God Pirates, to immediately conduct a massive evacuation. Move everyone, along with important items, to the coastal areas as quickly as possible."
"Everyone, conduct a massive evacuation?"
A flicker of confusion passed through Blood Lady's eyes.
The Blood Blade Pirates and Sea God Pirates had survived in these seas for decades, even centuries.
This broken Rift Sea had long been their homeland.
Abandoning this place meant abandoning their hometown.
Chen Qi looked out at the plasma-like damp black waters covering the sea.
The power of the God of the Edges Great Whale had already broken through the boundaries.
Coupled with the continuous collapse of the new A-rank rift, the entire sea would become a terrifying place comparable to the abyss.
The Rift Sea, the Fog Sea - they would soon no longer be human territory.
In the fate projections foretold by the Ice Witch, the ultimate fate of the Blood Blade Pirates who failed to escape in time was to become new monsters amid the creatures' slaughter!
In the original timeline, Blood Lady's eventual outcome was to consume the black whale blood, transform into a monster formed of coagulated blood, and ultimately be slain by her beloved Little Red Riding Hood—
But now, such tragedy would not happen again.
"When the power of the God of the Edges, the Great Whale, arrives, this place is no longer home."
Chen Qi said helplessly.
Blood Lady listened, gently flipping through the plan.
This document detailed their subsequent actions and temporary residence locations.
And that they must immediately stop all injections of black whale blood.
Blood Lady nodded, devoutly clasping her hands together:
"No problem, Black Hunter. Regardless of any reason, any justification, we will follow all your commands."
Chen Qi pressed further:
"Currently, how many people are in the Blood Blade Pirates? How many need evacuation?"
Blood Lady answered:
"Currently, counting the wounded, we have two thousand warriors. The people who haven't fled from our original territory total about fifteen thousand..."
Fifteen thousand people... Chen Qi thought to himself.
It seemed the Blood Blade Pirates had already conducted a large-scale evacuation of civilians from their territory in advance!
Due to news about the Sea God, the Sea God Pirates' territory had as many as fifty thousand civilians and five thousand pirate warriors, plus the five thousand people on the fleet here, totaling sixty thousand...
Seventy-five thousand people total, no wonder they were called one of the Four Emperors... A flicker of concern passed through Chen Qi's eyes.
In the context of this massive evacuation, the total population under these two pirate factions slightly exceeded his expectations.
Such a large population flooding in at once would put tremendous strain on Moonstone City's capacity.
Fortunately, Beiguo's steel tide had already arrived, and coupled with the numerous islands near Moonstone City that already had plenty of vacant land, there shouldn't be major issues with land accommodation in the short term.
The most serious problems would be food and medical care.
Because of the massive evacuation and many islands falling, food prices were skyrocketing.
Already, many people were venturing into dangerous rifts to search for food.
Plus, with A-rank rifts collapsing, causing widespread transmission of mutation diseases, building medical facilities was particularly important.
Chen Qi stroked his chin and said:
"Blood Lady, please inform everyone that we have a rift workshop and shelter plan. After everyone gathers, the Ice Witch will hold an assembly about the shelters..."
"Understood."
Blood Lady nodded seriously.
Just then, a small white pigeon flew through the turbulent winds, arriving from afar to land on Chen Qi's hand.
This was a letter from the Ice Witch... Chen Qi took the letter from the pigeon's leg and read it.
"Everything is ready, Little Black Hair.
—Ice Witch."
The rift workshop repair was complete! Chen Qi's heart pounded, and he couldn't help but take a deep breath.
He turned his head and instructed Haige:
"Haige, from today onward, you will follow the commands of Blood Lady of the Blood Blade Pirates. I don't want to hear about any troublesome conflicts between the Sea God Pirates and Blood Blade Pirates."
Haige brought his feet together and saluted:
"No problem, Lord Black Hunter! From today, Blood Lady is my superior!!
We are absolutely loyal to the Sea God Pirates, no, the Black Hunter Pirates, to you, Lord Black Hunter!!!"
Absolute loyalty!
You dare speak of loyalty... A flicker of speechlessness passed through Chen Qi's eyes.
Then Chen Qi leaped lightly, returning to the head of the Coastal Apex Predators, and whistled.
Following the whistle, the Coastal Apex Predators slowly submerged into the sea, rapidly heading toward the Hammer Witch's ruins.
Long after Chen Qi left, under Blood Lady's command, the Sea God Pirates people finally stopped their defeat ritual and looked up toward the direction he had departed.
"Thank you for your mercy..."
Everyone couldn't help but feel grateful for their fate.
If it had been the Blackfin Crew or Black Blood Empire people, after their defeat ritual, there would have at least been a terrifying massacre.
Under Blood Lady's arrangements, everything proceeded in an orderly manner.
And at that moment, a wine barrel on the Sea God Vanguard gently shook.
A curious little blonde peeked out, hurriedly taking out her quill:
"The Sea God is dead, the Sea God is dead..."
After the contamination by the Great Whale's power, forces from various nations gathered, with unprecedented major news happening every day.
White Pigeon Press was experiencing a career peak!
But news of one of the Four Emperors, the Sea God, falling was still major news among major news!
The miracle reporter Pelu immediately recorded this 'blockbuster information', writing a long headline:
#Sea God Dead! One of Four Emperors Falls!#
#Blood Lady of Blood Blade Pirates and Haige of Sea God Pirates Are Already Black Hunter's People!#
"Sea God Pirates Become Black Hunter's Captives!"
"Blood Blade Pirates Submit to Black Hunter!"
Pelu couldn't help but repeat it in her mind.
The Sea God is dead - this was absolutely news that would explode across the seas.
Other reporters from White Pigeon Press also recorded this news.
Pelu swallowed.
But unfortunately, having been drunk on the wine barrel's contents, she hadn't been able to photograph Chen Qi sitting atop the Coastal Apex Predators earlier.
However, her sharp instincts detected something unusual!
Black Hunter had left in great haste.
Her Lamp affinity intuition told her!
At this moment, Black Hunter was about to accomplish something unprecedented!
Pelu climbed out of the wine barrel, took out a map, and looked at the long trail left by the Coastal Apex Predators as it swam across the sea.
"That direction leads to the Hammer Witch's ruins, the abandoned rift workshop..."
"The rift workshop, could it be?"
Pelu swallowed excitedly.
She smelled the scent of major news!