The Crack Tide in the Witch Sea was an opportunity that came once in two hundred years. For someone like her, a failed examinee in the White Tower Federation's examination system, without the Crack Tide, aspiring to become a Legend would mean working in a remote Hunter Association for at least twenty years.
And the other six Third Rank White Tower Hunters, though they were also at Third Rank, came from ordinary families within the White Tower Federation. For them, becoming a Fourth Rank Legend was far too distant a dream.
Only in the risky adventures of the Witch Sea's Crack Tide could they possibly become Legends and witness the true splendors of the world.
Melanie could feel that her old friend Anne was only one Occupation Card away from being promoted to a Legend, while her own ability still fell far short.
For this reason, Melanie decisively stepped into this adventure.
The cold sea breeze blew over everyone.
Melanie couldn't help but be troubled, but after thinking it over carefully, she was a bit enticed by the desire for promotion and attracted by Chen Qi's resolute attitude.
Even if they truly could reach Blue Fire Island, obtaining the deep blue fire would be extremely difficult.
They were currently unsure of the defense capabilities of their target island and also didn't know how much deep blue fire there was on the island.
Moreover, even if they could get their hands on the deep blue fire, they might encounter attacks from the Bonfire Energy Company on their way back.
Chen Qi also gave it some thought; he actually had some conjectures about the island.
Usually, the Lamp Keepers of lighthouses were of utmost importance to an island.
Lamp Keepers are a versatile role, capable of both offense and support—their inherent Lighting Skill, combined with the 'Holy Light Be With You', a spell commonly used by nuns of the Frostwinter Kingdom, could create an impressive group BUFF.
Most Lamp Keepers are adept at both offense and support and are strictly protected by other Transcendents.
Therefore, if the Lamp Keeper is killed, it definitely indicates that something unusual has happened.
At the same time, the movements of the Snake Father were extremely tense. The route they initially chose, close to the Seal No.3 Mobile Dock, was a particularly dangerous one.
That is to say, Blue Fire Island is highly likely to be in some kind of trouble and in urgent need of a Lamp Keeper.
This island would need a Lamp Keeper, would need the Snake Father... Chen Qi used the Lighting Skill to brighten the light in his hand:
"Melanie, hide the other two ships and keep them as our escape vessels. Then, you guys put on the clothes of the former crew of the Snake Father, and we'll disguise ourselves as the Snake Father to see if we can get close to the island of Blue Fire."
"Disguise as the Snake Father?"
Melanie blinked in confusion.
"Let's just try it. Even if we can only disguise ourselves until we reach the shore, we wouldn't have to endure cannon fire."
Chen Qi thought for a moment, donned the Snake Father Cloak, and flicked his finger lightly.
According to intelligence, there were currently no Legends on Blue Fire Island.
He, along with White Tower Hunters, could definitely make a swift attack and directly seize control of the island.
At that moment, a tiny sea snake swam over from the ocean and slowly crawled over to Chen Qi's beloved snake.
Because Snake Father practiced special skills, his head resembled a snake, and he wore the Snake Father Cloak all year round, never showing his true face.
Those who saw his face were usually killed by the Snake Father.
As a result, many identified Snake Father by his pet rare Qinghai Snake.
Melanie was stunned. At this moment, Chen Qi, wearing a dark green cloak, could be mistaken for Snake Father by many if they didn't observe carefully.
"Uh..."
Melanie nodded her head; she had no better options at the moment.
As a sea breeze passed, they could see an island and the dazzling light of a lighthouse at the edge of their vision.
Then, Melanie took out two rare Invisibility Cards and picked a remote area of the sea to hide the Ghost ship and the White Tower Hunter.
As long as no one passed through this area, the two ships could remain secure.
Afterward, Melanie and the others changed into the green uniforms of the pirates from the Snake Father and headed to the distant island.
Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh—
With the wind howling again and again, the Snake Father was only five hundred meters from Blue Fire Island's dock.
However, as they approached the island, they were surprised to find that the island seemed to be moving and was emitting significant vibrations.
"An earthquake?"
Chen Qi frowned.
There were no ships at the dock of Blue Fire Island, only two huge bonfires and a group of watchful pirates.
There were about fifty people, likely including four Third Rank Transcendents... Chen Qi thought to himself.
Their combat power was even superior to those defending the island.
They could storm through... Chen Qi concealed his Meat Cutting Bone Breaking technique beneath the cloak, ready for battle at any moment.
At that moment, numerous pirates from the Sea God Pirate Group began to move forward.
Chen Qi brought the ship to a halt; the Snake Father moored at the shore.
Successfully landed and unnoticed... Chen Qi exhaled a long breath.
At that moment, Seal, the leader of the Sea God Pirate Group on Blue Fire Island, stepped forward. Holding a lantern, he looked towards Chen Qi on the Snake Father and grumbled,
"Snake Father, you actually took such a long time to come back. If this keeps up, we'll all starve here!"
Seal, one of the major captains of the Sea God Pirate Group, practiced a special type of transformation like the Snake Father.
"Are you kidding me? We took the most dangerous route!"
Chen Qi mimicked the Snake Father's gruff, muffled voice as he led seven Third Rank White Tower Hunters down from the Snake Father.
The moment Seal saw Chen Qi, a flicker of joy passed through his eyes,
"How did it go? Did you manage to capture a Lamp Keeper? If we don't have another Lamp Keeper in a few days, there might not even be one-fifth of us left!"
One-fifth... Chen Qi scanned the crowd.
Just as he surmised, everyone on the island had faced a severe crisis.
Chen Qi took a step forward and said lightly, Read exclusive chapters at My Virtual Library Empire
"It took some time, but I got one."
Seal smiled and said,
"It's not one of our own people from Sea God Island, right? You know we can't afford to offend our own Lamp Keepers."
Chen Qi returned a smile,
"It's not."
Seal revealed two sharp blood fangs with a big laugh,
"Well done! Snake Father, you really caught a wild Lamp Keeper. Next, we just need to extract the final Blue Fire, send him to the center of the island for a try, and snatch the thing from that guy's hands!
Then we can set sail again!"
Seal clenched his fists,
"For this operation, it's not excessive for Lord Bishop to reward you and me with a Legendary profession card!!"
"Indeed..."
Chen Qi smiled and then scanned the island again.
The island's defensive forces had completely collapsed.
At this point, Seal asked with a smile,
"By the way, Snake Father, what about those Second Rank laborers responsible for the digging? Our excavation relies on them."
"On the sea, we encountered an accident, ran into people from the Bonfire Energy Company..."
As Chen Qi spoke, he moved closer to Seal.
Listening, Seal quickly realized something was wrong.
Behind the Snake Father were seven Third Rank strong people!
To avoid sharing the reward with others, the Snake Father wouldn't have hired so many Third Ranks.
"You..."
Seal glared with rage.
However, before he could react, dark flames suddenly ignited on Chen Qi's fist, and he struck a heavy blow to Seal's abdomen.
"Lamp Phase! You're from the Bonfire Company!!"
Seal spat out a mouthful of blood, instantly realizing the situation.
To Chen Qi's surprise, they didn't resist at all but rather fled the place rapidly.
"Damn it!"
Seal shouted,
"Brothers, we've failed. Invoke the deity, let them feel the fear of the divine!"
"???"
Chen Qi suddenly looked up.
As a tremendous horn sounded, the entire island abruptly began to fracture and rise continuously.