Chapter 993: Helsister

Upon hearing the Dragon King say this, Deputy Captain Bailian immediately bowed and flattered:

"Congratulations, Dragon King! Once you obtain the Divine Source, you will certainly advance to the Epsilon rank!"

"By then, whether it's the Huaxu Kingdom or the Columbus Ocean, they'll all have to treat you with respect. From that point on, our Tianlong Pirate Crew will be able to roam freely throughout the East Sea District!"

Several squadron leaders also began showering the Dragon King with praise.

"By then, we'll make those guys from the Jiangnan Region unable to set sail for the rest of their lives!"

"Let them see who truly rules the East Sea."

"And they'll have to hand over the killers who murdered Nirot and the others!"

A pleased smile curled at the corners of the Dragon King's lips.

Making the Jiangnan Region hand over Zhang Yi and Linghu Feixue was an impossible demand.

He didn't dare to be that arrogant.

But at the very least, after he advanced to Epsilon, the Huaxu Kingdom wouldn't be able to simply send a small fleet like before and scare him into hiding in his bunker, too afraid to show his face.

"I will obtain the Divine Source!"

The Dragon King clenched his massive fist and declared in a deep voice.

Just as they began moving forward, preparing to enter the depths of Mist Valley.

In an area ahead, the toxic miasma that had thickened to a dark green hue began to churn unusually.

As the Tianlong Pirate Crew members stepped into the area ahead.

Suddenly, from deep within the dense toxic miasma, dark green figures emerged one after another.

They all wore clothing so green it appeared black, with gas masks on their heads, yet their hands and feet were strangely exposed, all showing an eerie black-purple color.

Especially their fingernails, which were three to four centimeters long, all in a dark purple shade.

Like ghosts, they emerged from the depths of the toxic miasma and surrounded the Tianlong Pirate Crew members.

The Dragon King and his crew initially noticed nothing.

By the time they realized the surrounding toxic miasma was showing unusual fluctuations, they had already completely fallen into the encirclement of these strange figures.

"Halt! It's an ambush! Don't make any rash moves!"

The Dragon King raised his right hand, signaling everyone to stop.

All crew members immediately assumed combat stances.

But the strange figures continued approaching without stopping, closing in on them.

By the time the pirate crew noticed them, these strange figures were already within twenty meters.

Close enough to vaguely see the toxic miasma fluctuations with the naked eye.

This couldn't help but shock everyone.

Being able to approach so closely without their notice meant these newcomers' strength was definitely extraordinary!

Deputy Captain Bailian opened an ornate iron fan in his hand, warily scanning the surrounding strange figures.

They appeared like walking corpses, without even any presence.

But seeing them somehow always evoked the deepest fears in people's hearts.

"Just who are these guys?"

Among the various teams participating in this island landing operation, few moved in large groups.

Even among superhuman teams, those below deputy captain level would almost always become cannon fodder in encounter battles.

To the extent that later on, many captain-level operatives would adopt solo action strategies.

Unless they had assistants with special abilities, they wouldn't even bring deputies.

Yet these strange figures, shadowy and indistinct, numbered in the hundreds!

Just as they prepared to engage in combat, from these hundreds of strange figures came the exact same voice.

"Tianlong Pirate Crew, gang led by Li Fengxian. This is not a place you should approach. Leave immediately."

"Otherwise, you will face suppression from the Colombian Navy!"

"Listen clearly, this is the final warning. Leave this place now!"

The voice came from all directions, echoing in everyone's ears.

The Dragon King frowned: "It's a member of Hell's Lock! Are these surrounding figures clones? Then his true body must be nearby."

Bailian looked at the Dragon King: "Dragon King, should we... engage the Colombian Navy in battle?"

The Dragon King's gaze turned extremely grim.

Having finally found this place, leaving now was simply impossible!

If he couldn't obtain the Divine Source to advance his power further, he would only become an eel in the East Sea.

Exactly like those monsters hiding in the ocean depths, eyeless creatures.

He could never become the mighty, unrestrained celestial dragon that soars through the skies and roams the seas!

But currently, if he fought the person before him, it would mean tearing all relations with the Colombian Navy.

That outcome would still mean death.

He probably wouldn't even be able to leave Star Island.

After careful consideration, the Dragon King suddenly declared loudly: "I am Li Fengxian, captain of the Tianlong Pirate Crew! May I ask which member of Hell's Lock has come?"

"Our Tianlong Pirate Crew has always maintained friendly relations with the Colombian Navy, never showing disrespect, and we share your stance on blockading the Huaxu Kingdom."

"Therefore, we are not enemies!"

Deep within the toxic miasma stood a similarly strange figure wearing dark green combat attire and a gas mask.

A member of Hell's Lock, codename [Hell Horse] also known as [Helshest].

Superhuman ability index: 9600 points.

His superhuman ability index was lower than Vito Baldia's.

But in this Mist Valley filled with toxic miasma, the effectiveness of his abilities might actually surpass Baldier's.

Currently, Helshest hid deep within the toxic miasma.

For him, this was a natural barrier.

He communicated unhurriedly with General Huo En at the command center, reporting the situation here.

"I've encountered enemies at the edge of Mist Valley. It's that pirate group from the southeastern sea region."

Upon hearing this, General Huo En was greatly surprised.

"Pirates?"

All officers at the command center found it utterly ridiculous.

This battle represented warfare between several major nations of the ocean regions.

Although the number of participants wasn't large, they represented the top combat power of their respective regions.

Moreover, behind each of them stood forces that the Tianlong Pirate Crew absolutely couldn't afford to provoke!

"Have these pirates gone mad? How dare they come to cause trouble at such a time!"

Huo En's eyes filled with killing intent.

Keludi inquired beside him: "Should we engage them in battle? But the Tianlong Pirate Crew does possess considerable strength. And we only have Helshest there alone."

Li Fengxian, the Dragon King, with a superhuman ability index of 9800 points - this intelligence wasn't exactly secret.

But General Huo En showed almost no hesitation, leaning on the command console with both hands, declaring in an absolutely firm tone:

"Helshest, eliminate them!"

The battlefield is cruel - any potential threats must be eradicated!

As for whether Helshest could handle the Tianlong Pirate Crew?

"The enemy's superhuman ability index is 9800 points, plus over a dozen elite pirates following him."

"While Helshest's superhuman ability index is only 9600 points."

Huo En recited the data provided by intelligence, yet a cruel, confident smile appeared on his lips.

"Therefore, the advantage is ours!"

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