CHAPTER 212: CHAPTER 164: UNEXPECTED ENCOUNTER WITH A PIRATE SHIP

Including the Blue Star Captain’s ship, everything is neatly ordered, each groove fits a part, making it very easy to recognize.

The distant ships are obviously mainly pirate ships, mixed with a few warlord vessels.

"What’s the situation?"

Instead, Fang Yu decided to halt his advance and ordered the entire fleet to stop. He carefully observed the pirate fleet projected by Wang Qing in his mind.

Unexpectedly, there was a fleet of pirate ships following the warlord vessels, heading towards Sea Ore Island.

What this truly signifies, Fang Yu couldn’t know, but he could ascertain that this pirate fleet before him must have intricate ties with the Sea Ore Island campaign.

Originally, the campaign at Sea Ore Island was already pressing, with the battles between large Sea Ore Islands being particularly fierce.

Now Fang Yu was prepared to engage in this campaign, aiming to conclude it within three months.

No matter what schemes these pirate ships in front might execute, they could potentially affect the battle’s outcome.

Fang Yu would certainly not allow the situation to spiral out of control.

Moreover...

"The time for training soldiers has come..."

Fang Yu murmured.

Who says you must use Extraordinary beings for military training?

Pirate ships surely have inferior average combat power to regular forces.

Despite the enemy’s ship numbers exceeding ours, their ships are unsystematically modified, struggling to coordinate effectively in combat.

Using such a force for training is ideal.

Without saying a word, Fang Yu directly issued orders to the troops behind him.

"Prepare yourselves, ready to march!"

Fang Yu’s voice, carried by the Energy Level within him, reached the troops behind him.

Upon hearing Fang Yu’s words, the soldiers behind him were slightly taken aback. Several immediately ordered their reconnaissance soldiers to stand on the lookout and observe in the direction Fang Yu indicated.

However, after a while, the scouts found nothing, causing the soldiers to look puzzled:

"Lieutenant, is there really an enemy ahead? Why haven’t our scouts seen anything?"

Upon hearing this, Fang Yu turned his head and glanced at them, speaking coldly: "You just need to follow my orders; I didn’t instruct you to scout again."

"Next time, if you dare not immediately execute my orders and do something else, just remove yourself from the army!"

Fang Yu’s words were not light.

Upon hearing this, several soldiers’ expressions changed slightly, responding quietly with "Yes," but a trace of disobedience flickered in their eyes.

Yet Fang Yu paid no mind to the disobedience in the soldiers’ eyes; he merely coldly watched the troops, his gaze containing a hidden warning.

At the same time, the Energy Level within Fang Yu started to unleash violently, spreading unceremoniously to every vessel.

Even the farthest ship could clearly perceive... Fang Yu’s icy Energy Level fluctuations.

At the moment of sensing this Energy Level fluctuation, all the soldiers were astonished, directing their gaze at Fang Yu.

At that moment, they felt it...

The young man standing on the large cargo ship exuded an Energy Level that was profound and terrifying to the extreme.

The intense Energy Level fluctuations, almost tangible, pressed heavily on each soldier, instinctively causing them to hold their breath.

It was as if the resolute figure standing on the command ship’s deck was not human but some terrifying Extraordinary being only challengeable with heavy artillery.

The strong burst of Energy Level even made the soldiers’ hairs stand on end.

Fang Yu’s Energy Level had now reached 20 points.

points, what does that mean?

A value 20 times that of a human; not just in terms of strength but even his aura, when released, can stifle words from people’s mouths.

In contrast, the soldiers here, although of the ship-level, only have Energy Levels slightly higher at 10-15, while some haven’t even exceeded 10 points.

In the face of Fang Yu’s pressure, everyone’s hearts were filled with overwhelming tension.

"Is there a problem?"

Just then, Fang Yu spoke.

Standing under the moonlight, his eyes faintly glowing blue, he calmly gazed at the soldiers behind him, articulating each word slowly.

Upon hearing Fang Yu’s question, the captains who had earlier acted on their own to have their scouts observe the surroundings immediately felt a chill in their hearts and replied in low voices: "No problem, everything is at the Commander’s arrangement."

Fang Yu glanced at them, then gradually withdrew his gaze.

He still saw traces of disobedience in their eyes.

However, following his recent burst of Energy Level, that defiance seemed to diminish, though...

There remained some!

Or perhaps it was better concealed now.

Yet...

Fang Yu was unbothered.

Truthfully, since he took command of this unit, he understood.

Veteran soldiers have ability, experience, and high discipline.

However... they also have a certain pride with their long tenures.

Fang Yu’s renown on Lvchun Island did serve as some intimidation.

Yet, once the distance closed upon contact, the celebrity effect diminished, and the soldiers’ pride inevitably surfaced.

The recent independent action of commanding scouts was perhaps unintentional, yet it indicated the soldiers didn’t trust Fang Yu or their pride made them rely on their judgment.

But it doesn’t matter...

As Fang Yu anticipated long ago.

Capable individuals, a little arrogance is normal.

As long as he could overawe these veteran soldiers when necessary, this group would eventually demonstrate unparalleled loyalty.

This matter is akin to taming a wild horse, or even hunting a falcon.

There must be some test of capabilities between parties to determine who is the superior in ability.

The key lies in Fang Yu’s ability to dominate these proud veterans.

With that in mind, Fang Yu directed his gaze toward where the pirate ships were and quietly commanded:

"All units, attack!"