Chapter 803 - 163: Man and Dog
After a whirlwind of spins.
Han Zhan and the Contracted Spirit Girls were spat out from the Swallowing Whale’s mouth, returning to daylight.
Fortunately, the "Gray Sparrow" was sturdy enough and didn’t get torn apart into scattered pieces in the whirlpool.
As the "Gray Sparrow" resurfaced, they saw the colossal corpse of a bird, saw many priceless deep-sea ores, and saw ten warships surrounding them.
Han Zhan: "???"
What the heck is happening?!
One of the ten warships was speeding towards them at a rapid pace!
Han Zhan strained his eyes as the vessel came closer, finally making out the three figures standing inside the command room.
The first figure was a creature with octopus tentacles all over its face, piloting the warship straight towards the "Gray Sparrow."
The second figure was a burly man wearing a wide-brimmed hat and a coat, half his face hidden, exposing only a playful smile at the corner of his mouth.
As for the third figure, it was an old acquaintance, Bai Wuheng? How was he here? And this warship wasn’t his "White Camel," was it?
Han Zhan looked closer and saw Bai Wuheng mouthing something towards him.
Judging by the lip movements, it seemed to be... Run!
Bai Wuheng was telling him to run?!
"Xiao Jin, steer the ’Gray Sparrow’ backwards, put some distance from them."
"Xiao Zao, Lingling, Nuannuan, stay alert!"
"Siteng, take Lingzhen and Youwei, prepare some food and medicine as backup!"
Han Zhan decisively ordered.
Bai Wuheng was a Level Five Sea Adventurer, and judging by his state, he was clearly "captured."
The opponent he couldn’t defeat must be at least a Level Six Sea Adventurer.
Oh, it seems I’ve become a Level Six Sea Adventurer too? But that’s not important.
Han Zhan chose to trust Bai Wuheng’s judgment first, figure out the circumstances, and then decide the next steps.
"Ah Zhan, there’s ice!"
Suddenly, Gongyang Jin, piloting the "Gray Sparrow," noticed ice starting to form along the sides of the ship, exclaiming in surprise.
Evidently, they didn’t intend to let them escape easily.
"Fire!"
Upon Han Zhan’s command, the three ready gunners simultaneously ignited the fuses.
Boom, boom, boom!
Three different special shells fired towards both sides and the rear of the "Gray Sparrow."
The ships close to catching up to the "Gray Sparrow," with ice covering their hulls, suddenly faced bombardment from the "Curvature Cannon."
The originally thick ice shattered, causing a pitch-black whirlpool fissure to appear on the sea’s surface.
The ice on another side was completely turned black under the "Curse-Killing Cannon," with black spreading back across the ice surface.
The last shell nearly hit the chasing "Nightwalker."
Just then, Jian Beifang raised a hand, creating an ice wall at the ship’s front, perfectly blocking the "Guiyuan Cannon’s" blast.
The ice wall began to crack the instant it thwarted the attack.
The once smooth ice surface now brittle and peeling like decay.
"It’s it."
"It’s what destroyed Yilamut Port."
Experiencing these three special shells directly, their mighty power and traits left Jian Beifang tongue-tied.
This Admiral who once commanded the Northern Sea Area of Water Planet gently raised his hand again:
"Stop."
David, responsible for navigation, didn’t understand Jian Beifang’s intent but still reduced the "Nightwalker’s" speed as advised.
At this moment, Jian Beifang continued:
"With my current ability, I’m not their match."
"?!"
David widened his eyes, thinking he’d misheard.
Would such words come from Jian Beifang’s mouth? He’s the Sea Legend, a powerful supreme presence, Admiral Beifang!
What did he say? He’s not a match for that warship?!
Bai Wuheng was momentarily stunned.
Though he had previously judged that Han Zhan and his crew might become future Sea Legends.
But he never thought the current Han Zhan could challenge the veteran Sea Legend Jian Beifang.
That’s why Bai Wuheng, upon seeing Han Zhan, immediately urged him to run.
But now, Jian Beifang directly admitted he was not above Han Zhan; could there be anything more shocking?
Jian Beifang watched the "Gray Sparrow" gradually distance itself, eyes flickering with an inscrutable glint.
The time was too short; hastily engaging with only one Elemental Attribute, indeed, I couldn’t withstand concentrated fire from three special shells.
Had they not retreated immediately, attempting to duel, once ice filled the entire sea region, then...
Thinking of this, Jian Beifang regretfully shook his head.
Timing, geography, unity with people.
Not one standing on my side, losing is not disgraceful.
That’s how war is, with wins and losses; one battle’s outcome doesn’t define anything.
With this thought, Jian Beifang didn’t feel ashamed or angry, instead turning to the surprised Bai Wuheng.
"Just now, you mouthed him to run, right?"
Hearing Jian Beifang’s question, Bai Wuheng felt uneasy, tried to speak, yet found himself speechless.
Bai Wuheng’s silence deepened Jian Beifang’s smile.
He spoke unexpectedly: "Unexpectedly, his brother is more interesting than he is."
"At least you don’t have the habit of stabbing friends in the back."
Saying this, Jian Beifang’s tone slightly dropped, "Let’s consider this the interest this time."
"My ship still lacks hands, you’ll temporarily be a first officer, or you can choose to die."
Jian Beifang said to Bai Wuheng.
Now it was Bai Wuheng’s turn to be shocked.
Not only had he failed to fulfill the promise to repay interest, but he’d warned Han Zhan to escape, ruining Jian Beifang’s plan.
Yet he was invited to be his first officer?
Was this still the legendary ruthless and mad killer, Admiral Jian Beifang?
...
The "Gray Sparrow" completely left the Level 5 Anomaly Sea Area.
The continually forming ice eventually gave up chasing, unable to catch up with them.
"That person’s ability is terrifying."
Recalling earlier events, Han Zhan spoke thoughtfully, "If we’re drawn into a prolonged fight, we’re likely at a disadvantage."
The bird I killed earlier must’ve been his prey; I stole his kill, and he did have reason to act with anger.
While thinking, suddenly, Li Lingzhen exclaimed in his ear:
"Ah Zhan, look at the sea beside us, a dog is digging the water, heading our way."
"It’s the Big Golden Fur we saw last time!"
"What do we do, should we..."
"Speed up and leave!" Han Zhan sternly commanded.
The Big Golden Fur, digging water with its paws in the distance, saw the suddenly accelerating "Gray Sparrow," its face bewildered, three big question marks popping up on its forehead.
I might not be human, but you sure act like a real dog!