CHAPTER 478: CHAPTER 368: MEETING OF THE TWO KINGS: THE SAILBOAT COLLECTOR, PHANTOM BOTTLE_3

Once the time limit had passed, for them it was simply a matter of moving the assembly to another location.

But as the "Living Hatch" on the island opened, affecting the nearby seas, the currently sole shipping route would become completely blocked, leaving newcomers unable to pass in the short term.

At this time, using teleportation abilities such as "Deep Sea Leap" within the boundaries of the New Continent also carried extreme risks. One careless move could drop someone into the Sea of Origin Matter.

Only at the end of the next July would another window of opportunity open. During this period, they would be an isolated force.

Not only did they have to preserve themselves in the New Continent, but under the leadership of the Pirate King, they also aimed to remove the obstacles standing before immense riches, clearing the final stop on this whale oil shipping route.

"However, gentlemen, there’s actually no need to worry; it’s merely one path that’s closed. As long as His Excellency the Pirate King is with us, the New Continent is practically within our grasp. The main reason for gathering everyone here is to discuss the division of spoils. It’s good enough for us to sip on some soup while the bigshots feast."

Michel was clearly unaware of the true nature of the New Continent, thinking it was like when the People of Castilia first arrived at the Bantaan Archipelago—unstoppable like a tiger among sheep. Yet, little did he know that the land here, though also primarily indigenous, was watched by another "armed Hunter" eyeing it covetously. And the gun in their hands might be more advanced than theirs.

Byron and James had seen the "thieving capabilities" and hidden forces of those Kin. Unlike other adventurers, they weren’t naively optimistic to think that the Pirate King [Ocean Throne] was merely leading them to wealth. There was a terribly tough battle ahead.

Just the Bantaan Archipelago spans three thousand kilometers, with the first and second echelons taking completely different routes to explore the Shattered Isles. To avoid conflict, the Fifth-order Legends have divided the territory amongst themselves, spread out across the entire Shattered Isles. How easy could it be to assemble them quickly? Today is just the fourth day since the Pirate King sent out the message. Even adding up to seven days after the three-day deadline, not many adventurers would be able to gather here. Can we take down the Deep Dive Church and secure their Legendary Warship and the two ancient Secret Realms with just these people, before those Fifth-order Legends have assembled?

Only if the human side’s Power was strong enough, at least roughly balanced with the enemy, could I have a chance to fish in troubled waters and pull my father and the others out of Luanyun City. Currently, the situation seems precarious.

But the Pirate King’s plans can’t possibly have any flaws. This state of affairs must be intentional on his part.

Looking at it this way, does the Pirate King want to summon cannon fodder while also avoiding sharing the meat with other hungry wolves? Without any safety valve, isn’t he afraid of losing control and gambling away his own stakes?

No sooner had Byron entertained this thought than another giant Warship burst out of the milky fog from the north of the harbor, in the direction of the "Celestial Orbital Belt," and crashed into everyone’s field of vision.

Due to the Self-sustaining Ability of the Battleship, it’s rare to see Third-Rate or higher Battleships out on the high seas. But it was clear that the particularly modified Wonder Battleships were not included in this.

Seeing the emblem of a distinctive glass bottle on the ship’s sails, Byron’s pupils suddenly contracted:

This is the Quasi-Legendary Warship, the ’Phantom Bottle’, of the Grand Artificer [Sailboat Collector] Mordent Gray! Another Fifth Order Legend?

The Sail Battleship, comparable to a Second Grade vessel, charged rapidly towards Ocean Throne’s flagship, the ’Deep Sea Yanwang’ (Hell King of the Deep Sea).

The pirates aboard the flagship were thrown into a state of alarm.

Just as the two were about to collide, the ’Phantom Bottle’ vanished into the waves like an illusion.

But I know this famous Warship hasn’t disappeared. It has merely shrunk suddenly... to the size of a wine bottle.