Chapter 891: Chapter 679: Battle of the Frozen Sea
On the sea.
The fleet of the Divine Wind Pirate Group is cutting through the waves.
A pirate runs up to the captain’s cabin and knocks on the door: “Captain, there are warships from the Ice Sculpture Kingdom ahead, and many icebergs!”
The door of the captain’s cabin opens slightly in the next moment.
A gust of wind blows, and Feng Lian is already at the bow of the flagship.
He is not in a good state at the moment.
Previously, he clashed with Da Han and suffered a divine arts attack. Fleeing all the way, he healed diligently but still hadn’t removed the effects of the divine arts.
This left him constantly entwined with a green aura.
The aura connects him with the pirate ship, sharing the effects of Da Han’s divine arts together.
“Icebergs?” Feng Lian’s eyes slightly contracted.
He indeed observed the icebergs, and their numbers were considerable.
Snow-white hills swiftly drifted across the sea, stretching out like a gathering of angry peaks, with an imposing sense of threat.
And among these icebergs, the warships of the Ice Sculpture Kingdom’s Second Navy are indistinctly visible, making it difficult to count them at first glance.
Soon, the detection components on the flagship yielded results — counting the number of warships among the icebergs.
This enabled Feng Lian to successfully determine that what he faced was the main force of the Second Naval Fleet!
“Hmph, you finally dare to come out,” Feng Lian sneered.
He bears a grudge against the Lijian family; the previous attack on the Drunken Sect’s fleet was Feng Lian’s attempt to lure out part of the Second Naval Fleet.
Feng Lian is quite aware: the Second Naval Fleet of the Ice Sculpture Kingdom is the Lijian family’s private army. Destroying them would certainly bring grievous loss to the Lijian family, making it an excellent choice for revenge.
Nevertheless, despite Feng Lian’s outstanding prowess, fate plays tricks. He never expected this attack would provoke the Worry Relief Red Wine, and subsequently, Kong Pan’s strategy turned Feng Lian into a target of everyone.
The truth is, Kong Pan’s plan is very clever. No need for the Ice Sculpture Kingdom to exert force; other pirates have already been lured, repeatedly targeting Feng Lian.
Ultimately, Feng Lian was forced to confront Da Han and is now being relentlessly chased by the Ice Seal Pirate Group.
Feng Lian finds himself in an awkward situation. Unable to exact revenge, and instead falling for Kong Pan’s plot, putting himself and the pirate group in crisis.
Feng Lian’s hatred for the Lijian family naturally intensifies.
Thus, when he sees the Second Naval Fleet, even though being pursued by Da Han, a sense of revenge joyously rises within him.
“Fire at them!” Feng Lian commands.
The Second Navy’s cannon fire is quicker than the Divine Wind Pirate Group.
Cannon shots crisscrossing in the air, landing around the cluster of icebergs and pirate ships.
“Feng Lian, you damned thing,” Kong Pan grits his teeth, watching as the Divine Wind Pirates draw closer while the pursuing forces — the Ice Seal Pirates — have already appeared on the horizon.
The Divine Wind Pirates charge through the hail of bullets and bombs, directly plunging into the floating icebergs.
Their intentions are quite apparent, determinedly breaking through the defense line to escape this battlefield.
Feng Lian once again makes a move, wielding a scythe, slashing out massive Wind Blades.
Though burdened by the time divine arts, with his condition greatly deteriorated, ordinary transcendents still cannot stop him.
In just a few minutes, two Golden Level foes meet their demise at Feng Lian’s hands.
Among the Second Naval Fleet’s high ranks are Kong Pan, Leap Qian, and Scattered Shaman, three Golden Level, but they are not all. There are still a few Golden Level serving as captains, each stationed on their respective warships.
Leap Qian, unable to bear it, asks Kong Pan for permission to fight.
“Feng Lian faced Da Han directly and still retreated unharmed…” Kong Pan acknowledges this new intel.
Compared to escaping a Holy Domain Level’s clutches previously, Feng Lian’s combat power has indeed improved significantly.
The current scenario is indeed the most vivid evidence!
A look of struggle flashes across Kong Pan’s face; ultimately, he orders: “Create openings, let Feng Lian and his men leave.”
“Damn it!!” Leap Qian clenches his fists, pounding fiercely on the ship’s wall.
Yet, he understands military strategy, realizing that in the present battlefield, the Lijian family is at a huge disadvantage. If the Divine Wind Pirate Group manages to exit, it might reduce some enemies.
The orders are quickly passed down.
The Lijian family commands the Second Naval Fleet entirely; this Kingdom’s main force possesses high military training, acting upon command.
Warships and floating icebergs swiftly drift to either side.
Thus, the pressure on the Divine Wind Pirates suddenly alleviates.
“Oh?” Feng Lian notices this, a gleam flashing in his eyes.
He laughs softly, delighted by his successful revenge.
“But it’s not over yet; this at most counts as collecting interest,” Feng Lian surveys the surroundings and decisively orders an accelerated retreat.
He’s very straightforward.
After breaking away from the iceberg cluster, he leads the Divine Wind Pirate Group rapidly away from the battlefield.
Feng Lian also considered lingering around the battlefield but, mindful of Da Han, he cautiously abandoned that choice.
“How much longer until the First Navy arrives?” Kong Pan inquires.
“According to last contact, they’ll need at least 30 more minutes to join the battle,” the Deputy Officer quickly replies.
Kong Pan’s brow furrows, clenching teeth tightly.
She realizes the First Naval Fleet is deliberately delaying!
30 minutes — facing enemies with two Holy Domain Level combat powers — is almost impossible.
“They’re intending to sacrifice us, using my Second Naval Fleet as cannon fodder,” Kong Pan is furious yet helpless.
“Luckily, the Divine Wind Pirates have already departed, one strong foe less.”
“The Clan Leader has already teleported to support; if Feng Lian attempts an assault on the port or coast, he’ll surely taste bitter fruit.”
“As for the Ice Seal Pirates… we have intelligence advantage; the new warships and naval battle tactics are all confidential.”
Kong Pan steadies himself, issuing a series of orders, directing the fleet to prepare for a frontal assault against the Ice Seal Pirates’ charge.
The golden-level demon energy ship Ice Seal serves as the flagship of the Ice Seal Pirate Group and doesn’t lead from the front.
Holy Domain Level fighter Qian Xing remains hidden within Ice Seal, not revealing himself.
Qian Xing observes the entire battlefield via magic image.
He witnessed the earlier scene: the Divine Wind Pirates plunged headlong into numerous icebergs but were deliberately released by the Second Naval Fleet.
“Kong Pan as captain is self-aware,” Qian Xing comments.
He scrutinizes the icebergs and new warships, secretly shaking his head: “With so many floating icebergs introduced, these will certainly have peculiar effects. Just unaware of the specific powers of the new warships.”
“Only after actual confrontation can this be known.”
“If the Ice Sculpture Kingdom’s Holy Domain Level has arrived, will he hide within the icebergs?”
Qian Xing’s greatest concern is the Ice Sculpture Kingdom’s three Holy Domain Levels.
Unlike the City Lord of Snowbird Port, Qian Xing as an outsider doesn’t know the subtle political dynamics within the Ice Sculpture Kingdom.
In his view, in this battle, the Ice Sculpture Kingdom’s Holy Domain Level is very likely to participate.
“On the surface, the Ice Seal Pirate Group has only Da Han, Ice Crystal Jellyfish as Holy Domain Level combat powers.”
“Truth be told, Ice Crystal Jellyfish is merely a Holy Domain Level magic beast, not an intelligent species, with fixed and limited means. In real battles with equivalent opponents, it can only count as half a Holy Domain Level.”
The Ice Seal Pirate Group has 1.5 Holy Domain combat powers, while the Ice Sculpture Kingdom has three Holy Domain combat powers.
They needn’t fully deploy; deploying two Holy Domain Levels would provide battlefield advantage.
“This is the meaning of my concealment,” Qian Xing knows very well his position.
Da Han gazes at the sea mountains through the window.
In his right eye, images flash continuously — employing time divine arts, calculating future combat. The longer the time, the more he calculates; the Second Naval Fleet’s covert advantages lessen.
“Captain, should we bypass these navy forces?”
“The drifting speed of icebergs isn’t quick; most of our ships can outpace them,” the First Officer advises.
“No need,” Da Han orders an attack.
His expression remains cold, treating subordinates as pawns for calculations.
Once pirate ships surge between the icebergs, his divine arts calculation efficiency skyrockets, quickly yielding positive results.
“Interesting,” Da Han perceives a fragment of the future, chuckles lightly.
Acting as vanguard, pirate ships charge with full force, while those behind engage in frenzied cannon fire.
Yet numerous bombs are thwarted by icebergs; Second Navy’s warships rely on surrounding floating icebergs to counterattack.
Each iceberg functions as a massive central hub, forming magical connections with adjacent warships, generating pure white defensive light shields.
The shields exhibit excellent defense against bombs and magic, yet pirate ships reaching them can easily penetrate.