Free Web NovelChapter 3655: Tide of Death
Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
Fang Heng turned his wrist and was about to take out a sealing rune paper when he discovered that the Lyman Empire ships had suddenly stopped their attack.
Hm?
Had the energy crystal cannons overheated and entered a temporary cooldown?
A crew member hurried forward and quickly whispered a few words into Cao Ge’s ear.
Cao Ge’s expression changed several times. He walked up to Fang Heng and said quietly, "Mr. Fang, please wait a moment. We have received an urgent contact from Sea God Island."
"Oh? What did they say?"
"Sea God Island ordered us to immediately stop attacking. They claimed this area belongs to Sea God Island’s domain and believed we had violated the rules. They demanded that we immediately stop and maintain a safe distance from the Lyman Empire; they would treat us as enemies."
"Heh..."
Fang Heng sneered inwardly.
An order?
Even a mere Sea God Island could issue orders to him?
Fang Heng looked up toward the distant direction of Sea God Island, where ships were rapidly heading toward the battlefield, and thought for a moment, "What do you think?"
"I have long heard that Sea God Island has close relations with the Lyman Empire. It seems those rumors are true."
Meng Qingyu said disdainfully, "Your Majesty, when we were being provoked and attacked by the Lyman Empire earlier, Sea God Island didn’t say a word. Now that we have the advantage, they are rushing over to mediate."
Cao Ge hesitated and said, "Mr. Fang, our trip to Sea God Island is to obtain stronger divine inheritance and find clues about the Black Castle. If we still need their help later, it is not wise to conflict with them. We might consider letting them go for now."
"Mm..."
Fang Heng murmured thoughtfully.
Another crew member hurried over.
Cao Ge asked, "Just say it directly. What else did Sea God Island say?"
"Yes. Sea God Island threatened that if anything happens to those three Lyman Empire ships, they will definitely hold us accountable."
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Fang Heng’s expression grew even colder.
[Hint: The player has triggered mission-Sea God Island’s Warning.]
Mission name: Sea God Island’s Warning.
Mission description: You were attacking Lyman Empire ships. The enemy was on the verge of collapse, but completely defeating them would incur the hostility of Sea God Island. Sea God Island warned that you must stop attacking, or they will treat you as a dangerous enemy.
Mission requirements: Stop approaching the Lyman Empire ships and abandon attacks on them.
Mission reward: Sea God Island favorability rating.
Special description: Continued attacks on Lyman Empire ships will reduce Sea God Island’s favorability. Sea God Island is a high-tier force in the game world; if you become hostile to them, the difficulty of future main storyline missions will increase.
Since this was a team mission, all players on the ship hesitated and looked toward Fang Heng.
"Forget it. Stop approaching for now."
Fang Heng shrugged.
For the main storyline.
However, he could not let them off so easily.
His experience in the Tree Spirit Tribe game world told him that he could not simply follow the mission line blindly.
Otherwise, Sea God Island would think he was afraid of them, and they might push their luck, which would affect mission progress.
He still needed to make them suffer a bit.
Fang Heng stuffed the sealing rune paper back into his backpack and quickly condensed a hand seal in front of him.
Academic integration-Tide of Bones!
After his mental strength was activated, violent water elemental energy gathered wildly in front of the ship, rapidly forming a towering tidal wave over the surging sea surface.
The sailors on the Lyman Empire ships were shocked.
"What is that?"
The originally calm sea surface suddenly rose into a towering wave.
This force was definitely not natural!
After the five-meter-high tidal wave formed, it completely obscured the Oz Empire merchant ship behind it.
Within the waves, faint white bones could be seen.
The soldiers of the Lyman Empire were filled with shock and fear.
Only deep-sea sea monsters could possess such power!
"Attack!"
Cyril shouted, "Energy crystal cannon fire! Destroy those waves!"
The thick energy beams fired from the magical crystal cannons struck the giant wave, but only splashed up sprays of water.
It was not yet at its limit!
The tidal wave continued to rise.
Nearby, the Sea God Island ship heading to reinforce the three Lyman Empire vessels also showed fear.
How could people from the Oz Empire manipulate the power of the sea like this?
Was it the power of some unknown god?
Sweat immediately appeared on Darcy’s forehead, and he became furious.
"D*mn it! What are they doing! Are they ignoring Sea God Island’s orders?! Didn’t we tell them to stop attacking!"
This was bad.
If the ships were struck head-on by the tide, they could collapse completely. If Raygynold died...
The relationship between Sea God Island and the Lyman Empire would deteriorate rapidly, and the High Priestess’s long-term plan would be ruined.
"Quick! Contact the merchant ship immediately and warn them to stop! If anything happens to Raygynold, they will become enemies of Sea God Island! Make them stop! Immediately!"
"Yes!"
The assistant crew member said with deep fear, "Priest Darcy, the tide is still forming. If we continue forward, we will also be affected."
"Slow down first," Darcy said, his mind in chaos.
He did care about Raygynold, but he did not want to die himself.
"Boom!!!"
At that moment, the massive tidal wave reached its limit and instantly surged forward like a tsunami toward the three Lyman Empire ships.
The crew on the ships turned pale as they watched the wave rush toward them.
It was over.
They could not escape.
An unprecedented fear surged through them.
There was no way to avoid it.
Raygynold stood on the ship, looking at the incoming wave, his legs trembling slightly.
"Sea God priest team! Fully activate the barrier! It’s just a bigger wave! Hold it together!"
Cyril shouted with bulging veins on his forehead.
The Sea God priests on the ships poured out all their mental strength.
The god statue at the bow radiated a crimson glow, forming a red barrier that protected the three ships in the center.
"Hold on tight! Don’t let go!"
"Boom! Boom!!!!"
The massive wave crashed down, heavily striking the three ships.
The outer energy barrier shone brightly as the ships violently shook under the impact of the tide, barely managing not to capsize.
Everyone on board gripped the railings tightly, seeing only endless seawater outside the barrier as the ship swayed violently.
The tide lasted for a full minute before receding.
The ships gradually stabilized.
Had they survived?
Raygynold’s hands gripping the mast were numb. He gasped for breath as a continuous "hiss hiss" sound echoed in his ears.
