Chapter 596: Section 384: The Traitor’s Communication Device
They had utilized the Kingdom’s new warships for a perfect ambush, with three Golden Level Commanders ganging up on Feng Lian alone. Yet, the loser of this naval battle turned out to be the Kingdom Navy’s Second Fleet!
Gazing at the Divine Wind Pirates as they sailed away, the Navy fell into silence.
Kong Pan and the other two Commanders gathered together, each wearing an expression uglier than the last. This outcome was far too different from what they had originally anticipated!
Suddenly, Kong Pan spat out a mouthful of fresh blood.
The time was almost up, and the effects of Feng Lian’s attack were about to manifest on Kong Pan’s body.
“Feng Lian… this person has hidden his true strength deeply; his actual combat power far exceeds the intelligence we had,” gritted Kong Pan with an icy tone.
“My situation is even worse, I feel like I’m not going to last much longer!” Yue Qian’s face was the palest, and his voice trembled as he informed the other two of his condition after being hit by Wind Blade·Freedom’s Heart.
Kong Pan’s expression changed slightly, and immediately he, along with Sand Between Fingers, examined Yue Qian’s condition.
Afterward, a look of terror crossed both of their faces.
“Wind Blade·Freedom’s Heart… Feng Lian had used this Combat Skill during the battle with our Kingdom’s Holy Domain before. Today, the power of this move has grown to such an extent!”
“I’m amazed,” Sand Between Fingers exclaimed, “The Delayed Magic I cast on you is rapidly fading! I’ve never encountered such a situation before.”
Yue Qian, knowing his end was near, cast a wandering gaze towards Kong Pan.
Kong Pan was his elder and the real power holder of the Lijian family. And Yue Qian was the prime example of the Lijian family’s middle generation.
Kong Pan would never sit by and watch Yue Qian die!
Yue Qian was the future pillar of the family, having already grown up. His death would be a tremendous loss for the Lijian family, not just in morale but also in future support.
There were three Golden Level powerhouses from the Lijian family’s own members.
Kong Pan and the current Clan Leader were both Golden Level, but they were older in age.
Once they passed away, the Lijian family would have to depend on Yue Qian.
As for outsiders like Sand Between Fingers, they were merely added benefits and could not be relied upon as key support.
Immediately, Kong Pan set aside his own healing to fully assist Yue Qian.
“Don’t panic, calm down!”
“I’m going to cast a spell on you to enhance your defense.”
“Sasha Mandala, can you still cast Delayed Magic on Yue Qian? We need time now!”
“Of course!” Sand Between Fingers replied without hesitation, “I can amplify it three more times, but after the third time, the principal material for my casting, Time Sand, will be exhausted. Without this key material, I cannot cast spells.”
“Very well,” Kong Pan nodded, “The Time Sand you use up will be replenished by the family afterward. Regardless of whether Yue Qian survives, your contribution will be recorded.”
Yue Qian, speechless, looked at Kong Pan with a trace of resentment.
The situation was urgent, and Kong Pan no longer had the time to care for Yue Qian’s emotions. He was already an adult.
Kong Pan then ordered the entire fleet to sail at full speed toward Snowbird Port while instructing the clergy accompanying the army to gather around Yue Qian.
Time flew by swiftly, each minute and second an agony for Yue Qian.
Soon, Sasha Mandala continuously cast spells until there was not enough Time Sand left for another casting.
Yue Qian entered the Meditation Cabin.
When the effect of the Delayed Magic was about to run out, he had already cast all his Defensive Fighting Skills.
And several Golden Level Defensive Equipment were also protecting him.
Kong Pan, on the side, did his utmost to add to his defenses.
Ten of the strongest clergy members were there, some maintaining Defensive Divine Techniques, others casting Healing Divine Techniques.
All kinds of blessings were bestowed upon Yue Qian.
“Come on, I don’t believe I can’t hold on with this state!” Yue Qian roared, trying to encourage himself.
The next second, the Delayed Magic completely dissipated.
The power of Wind Blade·Freedom’s Heart revealed itself.
Despite being bathed in various glows all over his body, Yue Qian’s eyes rolled back as he fell to the ground.
He was dead!
Thump.
Kong Pan once again vomited fresh blood.
The ten Divine Officers slumped to the ground, each suffering more or less from backlash.
“Lord Kong Pan!” Already pushed to the limit with frequent casting, Sand Between Fingers quickly moved to support the Captain.
With clenched teeth and a wary face, Kong Pan said, “This Combat Skill involved not just Fighting Energy, it’s a certain death for a common person within the Golden Level. Feng Lian is truly a terrifying foe…”
Barely steadying himself, Kong Pan asked Sand Between Fingers, “How far are we from Snowbird Port now?”
“Just five nautical miles away,” Sasha Mandala immediately answered.
“Very well,” Kong Pan chuckled, “Though we have failed, Yue Qian is still alive!”
The second Kingdom Navy fleet almost charged into the docks of Snowbird Port.
The City Lord of Snowbird Port had received the communication early on and had prepared everything in advance.
Before the warship docked, he and the Sea Bird Bishop hastily flew onto the warship and entered the Meditation Cabin.
“I implore you, Your Excellency the Bishop! As long as you revive Yue Qian, you will be the most honored guest of the Lijian family!” Kong Pan promised solemnly on the spot.
The Sea Bird Bishop bowed, his tone modest, “All is by the grace and power of our Lord!”
Although he too was of Golden Level, his status in the Kingdom clearly could not compare with Kong Pan, the Commander of the Kingdom’s second Navy fleet.
The Bishop’s reply was also full of rhetorical art, not making sweeping guarantees that he could definitely revive Yue Qian.
Whether it was a failure or a success, it was all by the will of the Sea Bird god.
Fortunately, the Resurrection Technique performed by the Sea Bird Bishop was successful.
Yue Qian slowly opened his eyes, and after a moment of stunned silence, he became lucid.
“Am I dead?!”
“Yes, it was the Sea Bird Bishop who revived you.”
Yue Qian quickly got up to express his gratitude. His face was deathly pale, and beyond his gratitude was an immense sense of dread.
Kong Pan exhaled a breath of stale air and, as her mind relaxed, her vision darkened abruptly, almost causing her to faint on the spot.
People hurried to aid her, and after several Divine Healing spells were cast, Kong Pan recovered somewhat, but was still listless.
Although not physically injured, her spirit was extremely weak; the previous naval battle had drained a tremendous amount of spirit and mana.
“To think that Feng Lian’s strength was so formidable,” said the City Lord of Snowbird Port with a heavy tone upon seeing three Golden Level Navy Commanders in such disarray.
Kong Pan glanced at him, warning, “Feng Lian’s mentality is also extraordinary. Given his cautious nature, he will surely realize that a traitor has infiltrated the pirate ship. Be prepared.”
The City Lord of Snowbird Port’s face darkened once more, and he nodded slightly, saying no more.
The Divine Wind Pirate Group.
Pirates were leaping and cheering for their escape.
Feng Lian gathered his First Officer and subordinates for a discussion.
Ice Eagle was among them.
Feng Lian scanned the circle, “The Navy’s new warships are very skilled at invisibility, but their ability to lie in ambush in advance indicates that they have a bead on our movements.”
“Such precision is out of the ordinary.”
The First Officer immediately glared, “squad leader, are you saying there’s enemy collusion within our ranks?”
Feng Lian nodded, looking toward Ice Eagle, “Highly likely.”
A heavy weight settled in Ice Eagle’s heart.
Indeed, the next moment, malicious gazes from the pirate chiefs landed on him.
Pirates naturally trust their own, but members of the Saber Gang had only just joined the ship and had no foundation of trust.
The First Officer said sinisterly, “Lord Ice Eagle, what do you think we should do?”
“Thorough investigation, we must conduct a thorough investigation!” Ice Eagle roared without hesitation, his face filled with wrath to demonstrate his resolve against the traitor.
Feng Lian forced a smile, “Not just the Saber Gang, we’ll have to scrutinize ourselves too. Get everyone under control, a personal search on each. I want to find the tracking device!”
Just after a battle, Feng Lian, facing three alone, had demonstrated his divine prowess.
Here, within his pirate group, he held the highest authority.
Thus, at his command, all complied without question.
The pirates conducted a rigorous search in every nook and cranny of the three pirate ships, searching each person.
Members of the Saber Gang were gathered on the deck, and even Lan Zao, who had been unconscious below deck, was carried out.
“squad leader, we’ve found an alchemy communication device! It was found on someone from the Saber Gang,” a pirate excitedly reported.
Ice Eagle’s face sank like the depths of the ocean.
Alchemy communication devices were pricey, and ordinary gang members wouldn’t spend so much to possess one.
Even if they had one, for an outing such as this, they would have sold it cheaply for more useful weapons or ships.
The existence of such a device almost confirmed the traitor’s identity.
Ice Eagle immediately inquired, “Who is it?”
The pirate shook his head, “I don’t know his name, but Lord Ice Eagle, you should be familiar.”
Feng Lian scoffed coldly, pushing open the door of Captain’s room, “Come, let’s go have a look.”
Ice Eagle hurriedly followed.