novelraw Chapter 335 - 328: Evil Star Returns to the Sea of Boiling
Chapter 335 - 328: Evil Star Returns to the Sea of Boiling
The Da Yu sailed past the Twelve Stars.
Abraham, the Secretary-General of the Twelve Stars, now held an even more revered position in the council.
Even some of the dissenting voices who had once opposed him on the ship had to admit that the man’s judgment was truly exceptional. His strategic vision was so remarkably forward-thinking it left them with no choice but to be convinced.
A Saint Hall level ally!
Cooperating with someone in their humble beginnings builds a far stronger friendship than fawning over them after they’ve become famous. With just a few necessary investments, Abraham had secured a Saint Hall level ally for the Twelve Stars and established a good relationship! It was a small bet with a massive payoff, a feat that even the legendary investor Bharat, recorded in the annals of history, could not hope to match!
A Saint Hall Level Awakener, an Honorary Knight!
This increased the prestige of the Eternal Stele immensely!
The other twelve "Honorary Knights" also listed upon it now all considered this their highest honor, sharing in the glory. Aboard the honor-revering Twelve Stars, this was the best medal of all.
Quert, his body covered in lava-like scars, was exceptionally proud.
"Heh, back then, Shi Ming and I became acquainted through our fight. After more than three hundred rounds, I was only at a slight disadvantage."
"This body full of scars is the proof."
He no longer dwelled on the end of his "Invincible War God" title.
Losing to Shi Ming was no disgrace. On the contrary, the molten scars ripped open from that battle were proof of a War God’s fearlessness. Furthermore, the Dusk Whale that had played such a crucial role in Shi Ming’s rise could, strictly speaking, be considered a kill they had made together!
Elizabeth of the Tudor Rose just shook her head.
What can I say?
’If she hadn’t intervened back then at the Dusk Whale’s crash site, this muscle-headed Fighter would have thrown his life away in a desperate battle. How would he be here today, bragging like this?’
’But Shi Ming’s rise really has been fast.’
’The last time I saw him was at the Saint Hall Sea Beast Trading Conference in the Sea of Soaring Dragons. Did he already have Saint Hall level strength back then? From following the Fontainebleau to hunt the Deep Sea Titan until now, it’s only been a few months, right?’
’Terrifyingly so!’
Meanwhile, on the Fontainebleau, a young woman leaned against an elegant bay window, silently gazing into the distance.
"Yize, what are you thinking about?"
"Teacher, have you ever felt that sense of powerlessness when you’re chasing after someone, only to find them getting further and further away?"
Wright looked at his disciple with his deep-set eyes.
"Just be yourself."
...
Shi Ming was using the Twelve Stars to run a test.
He piloted the Da Yu close to the Twelve Stars. Despite both being King-level, the massive, kilometers-long wandering ship remained completely unaware.
The Da Yu’s current stealth mode made it undetectable even to King-level Wandering Ships! Good things come in small packages. In terms of size, the Da Yu couldn’t compare to them, but its hardware capabilities in every aspect surpassed those behemoths.
It could also freely borrow their Kingly Traits.
This was the King of Kings!
In his spare time, Shi Ming had used King of Kings many times, successfully borrowing the Kingly Traits of other King-level ships on several occasions. These included the Twelve Stars’ "Lord Over All," the Black Gold’s "Far-Reaching Conquest," the Da Yu’s "Starfire Spreads Across the Land," the Katyusha’s "Steel Ambition," the Lighthouse’s "Land of Freedom," and the Kindling’s "Passing the Flame."
But he had never managed to borrow the Kingly Trait of 001.
’Theoretically, this is abnormal. After all, the description for King of Kings clearly states that it can borrow the Kingly Traits of 001 through 007. The fact that I’ve never rolled it is, nine times out of ten, a matter of probability. Or is it because the two wandering ships are too far apart, making it difficult to borrow?’
’Next time, I’ll use it with the "Codex of All Nations" and see if I can trigger the pity system!’
"Captain, look! The billboard on the 7th level of the Twelve Stars!"
Shi Ming looked up.
It was a massive, thirty-meter-square promotional screen. Despite the great distance, Shi Ming could see it clearly. It was a poster for the Honorary Knights, with Shi Ming placed dead center, an endless ocean and a twilight sky behind him.
The inspiration must have come from him Fighting the Dusk Whale.
"A strange feeling."
"There should be image rights protection on the Endless Ocean."
If Shi Ming was considered something of a "Lucky Star" in the European Sea Region, then in the relatively chaotic waters of Africa, his reputation took on more of an "Evil Star" vibe.
It was no wonder.
Every major incident he’d caused in this sea region had been accompanied by turmoil and bloodshed.
Ramming the Pharaoh twice!
Hunting countless sea beasts on the edge of the Sea of Boiling!
The Sea Beast Blood had once stained the decks of the Da Yu completely red!
The one who felt this most deeply was Ptolemy of the Pharaoh.
After many days of repairs, the General-level wandering ship, the Pharaoh, had finally patched the massive hole from the collision. But now, fearing retaliation, it still didn’t dare to wander alone. It remained anchored all day near the King-level Wandering Ship, the Black Gold, forcibly mooching off the King-level ship’s protection.
"No one dares to provoke that Shi Ming now,"
"As long as I follow the Black Gold, he might have some reservations. But the moment I sail alone and run into him, he will definitely retaliate."
Ptolemy’s self-assessment was spot on.
But he was wrong about one thing: Shi Ming wouldn’t give a damn about the Black Gold’s reputation.
If Shi Ming wanted revenge, he would shoot the Pharaoh down with Sunshot even if it flew into the starry sky.
But right now, Shi Ming had no time to deal with such a clown.
The Da Yu drove straight ahead, anchoring in an uninhabited area on the border between the Sea of Silence and the Sea of Boiling.
Shi Ming steered a small boat by himself, drifting freely on the surface of the sea, which was several hundred degrees, and began to fish.
He released his aura, letting it flow out wantonly and without restraint.
He cast out his fishing rod.
Naturally, there were no ordinary fish in the Sea of Boiling.
The last time, he had furiously severed so many of the Abyss Lord’s vile tentacles. The Abyss Lord’s rage toward him had reached its peak. The moment he appeared in the vicinity again, the Abyss Lord, which had already marked him, would swiftly descend, following his scent!
This was an unquenchable rage.
Only blood could stop the bleeding.
Being an expert fisherman, Shi Ming would naturally take advantage of this.
This would allow him to avoid fighting on the enemy’s home turf. Besides, this was just an appetizer; he didn’t plan on a prolonged battle. He still needed to use the Eye of the World to probe the Abyss Lord’s weaknesses. Most importantly, he had to meet the absorption requirements for the source of his Holy Hall Skills.
Otherwise, even killing it would be for nothing.
Once the Abyss Lord died, it couldn’t be stored away like the Great Black Heaven Dragon. Its body was too massive, with nowhere to put it. If it died and he couldn’t absorb it, he would have to leave it in the ocean, where it would be an absolute burden and could lead to unforeseen complications.
On Shi Ming’s hook was not bait, but a severed piece of the Abyss Lord’s vile tentacle.
It was stuck on the hook and cast into the seawater.
Desecration? So what?
Rage was the best bait.
...
BOOM!
In the center of the Sea of Boiling, the Abyss Lord completely erupted! Thousands of its vile tentacles shot straight up, their might far exceeding the eruption of Fujing Mountain. This made even the Three-Eyed Golden Crow, curled up in its nest, tremble involuntarily.
As the Supreme Yang and Firm Golden Crow, it actually shivered.
’Has that day finally come?’
’Or is this just the prelude to the storm?’