CHAPTER 139: CHAPTER 137: LONG-RANGE CANNON, WIDENING THE GAP

The law of the jungle, where the stronger get the resources.

It’s not like they can just claim the star beast because they got here first.

The captains cursed inwardly but could do nothing; they had no choice but to steer their ships away from this area, further from Fang Yu.

We’ve already withdrawn 10 nautical miles away, can your Long-Range Cannon still hit us?

If it really could, we’d have to report it!

At this moment, even the statistical staff recording various data at the edge of Qingyue Island were slightly stunned.

Thinking about it...

they moved Fang Yu’s previous ranking of 140 up a bit.

Rank 109...

"The ship is equipped with a Long-Range Cannon, and judging from its power, it seems to have been enhanced once, but not enchanted."

"There should be a crew member with a leader skill that enhances power, making the Long-Range Cannon significantly stronger than a normal one-time enhanced cannon."

"Third assessment... rank 109!"

Even the data recording staff couldn’t help but silently curse.

Are we being taken for a ride?

Every time it seemed like Fang Yu was falling behind, he would reveal another trump card, overturning the ranking just made for him, forcing them to change it again.

It’s really troublesome, you know!

However...

Not only the recording staff of the consortium but also the power ranking statistical staff couldn’t help but look at Fang Yu with a curious glance.

So... why would Fang Yu rather use the Long-Range Cannon to anticipate the star beast’s emergence than leave that area?

After the second wave of star beast emergence, Fang Yu should have realized that...

The closer to Qingyue Island, the lower the energy of the seawater, and the weaker the probability and intensity of star beast emergence.

Why...

does he still have no intention of leaving this area?

Or is Fang Yu waiting for something?

The statistical staff were puzzled, instinctively watching Fang Yu, filled with confusion.

...

"Star beast killed, all crew gain experience +1000, money +1200 Copper Coins, Basic-level Starlight Stone Fragment +1."

"Captain individually gains Basic-level Starlight Stone Fragment +3."

In everyone’s ears echoed the voice of rewards for killing the star beast.

Fang Yu’s face showed slight disappointment, the star beast could only produce 3 Basic-level Starlight Stone Fragments, and with the group’s reward of 1 fragment, there were only 4 fragments in total.

Indeed, the energy of the seawater near Qingyue Island is weaker, and the star beasts born from the combination of falling starlight and seawater are also relatively weak.

"Captain, mission accomplished!"

At this moment, Luo Kuan chuckled, though a slight unusual flush appeared on his face.

But Luo Kuan didn’t mind, grabbing a bottle of Energy Potion and drinking it.

Just now, Luo Kuan estimated, even though the Long-Range Cannon’s power is strong, with two intermediate warfare-gifted crew members operating it.

But relying on one shot to kill a star beast is somewhat difficult.

The star beast’s damage endurance is about 700 energy levels.

Those near Qingyue Island are weaker, but still should be around 650.

And the base energy level of the Long-Range Cannon, including Fang Yu’s lord buff, is barely 435 energy levels.

Even with Du Ran’s overall damage enhancement, and the gifts of Luo Kuan and other warfare-gifted crew members added, there’s still a gap.

So in a critical moment, Luo Kuan took out a previously obtained Potion for temporarily enhancing energy levels and drank it quickly.

The energy level soared, granting a huge boost in a short time, pushing the Long-Range Cannon’s power above 650 energy levels.

After the ship’s cannon is enhanced, the crew’s energy levels can also enhance the cannon’s power when linked to it.

Powerful crew members can unleash earth-shattering power with a Level 1 enhanced ship cannon.

And the flush on Luo Kuan’s face was from the Potion’s side effects.

Despite this, Luo Kuan didn’t care much.

He gave Luu Yuan a sideways glance, letting out a low snort.

Who’s not trying their best? My war squad definitely won’t lose to the underwater combat team!

The two secretly competed, making Fang Yu slap his forehead nearby.

You two...could you be more like Du Ran, honest and straightforward, not fighting or contesting, or like Ma, diligently doing your part?

But having eager combat-direction crew members is also a good thing.

Fang Yu shook his head and didn’t say anything.

"Captain, should we go further? I see some top captains steering their ships to deeper areas, where the seawater’s energy is far stronger than here."

"That Shi Jun, I just saw the stats, he killed a star beast that exploded with 6 Radiant Star Stone Fragments..."

At this point, Ma couldn’t help but speak to Fang Yu.

Although he knew Fang Yu must have a reason for staying and setting up here, watching those top captains steering their ships into deeper waters, hunting for even richer star beast rewards.

He couldn’t help but wonder inwardly.

What exactly...are we waiting for here?

Listening to Ma, Fang Yu shook his head and reassured with a smile, "Don’t rush, just wait a bit more, it should be soon..."

Soon?

Everyone looked at Fang Yu with curiosity.

...

"Alright, friends, the current battle status is..."

On Qingyue Island, Li Lin smilingly started a livestream.

Live streaming on forums could occasionally attract captains willing to give rewards if broadcasted well.

In this world, some desire power, extraordinary abilities, and to explore everything.

But some like Li Lin integrate into this world in a different way and thrive in it.

He isn’t a captain, nor a traditional crew member, not even having forged a ship yet.

But Li Lin isn’t worried, determined to become an influential merchant in the Ocean World.

Now he opened a stream, projecting scenes from the Star Removal Association before him into the livestream room.

While projecting, Li Lin explained:

"It’s been one and a half hours since the starlight fell."

"There are 6 captains in the first tier, led by Shi Jun, tightly closely matched."

"As of now, Shi Jun has acquired 37 Radiant Star Stone Fragments, placing him first, already enough to form a complete Radiant Star Stone."

"The rest are also around 30+ in results."

"Who is the biggest winner?"

Li Lin, with exaggerated expressions, addressed the audience in the livestream.

Immediately, the live chat was filled with flying comments.

"Li Lin, you better close the betting options in your stream, how can people still bet now."

"Isn’t it obvious Shi Jun is the king? Do we even need to ask? Even a fool would bet on Shi Jun, it’s a guaranteed win."

Indeed, Shi Jun’s performance was the brightest at this moment.

As a captain recognized as rank 27 on the power list, Shi Jun’s current abilities could let him move further up the ranking.

He has gotten stronger!

Even starting to pull away from others somewhat.

After hearing the comments, Li Lin glanced instinctively at the Salted Fish near Qingyue Island and smiled slightly, whispering:

"No rush, let more friends join the betting, consider it a benefit I’m offering."

"If you want to bet on Shi Jun, hurry up and place your bets!"

Li Lin smiled like a fox, not worried at all.

At this moment, several comments appeared, asking:

"By the way, Li Lin, why is that Fang Yu’s odds smaller than Shi Jun’s? How is his progress?"

"Fang Yu? I remember, he was strong at first, taking down a star beast single-handedly, but fell behind later, probably too far back now?"

"Right, right, update on Fang Yu’s Starlight Stone Fragment count."

"Alright!"

Li Lin nodded, peeked at the consortium’s displayed observation screen, then cheerfully said to the livestream:

"Fang Yu’s current performance is... 21 Starlight Stone Fragments."

Upon hearing Li Lin, the live chat sneered:

"Li Lin, you rascal, purposely reducing Fang Yu’s odds that low, making us think he was some big dark horse."

"Doesn’t seem like much now, eh? The top tier is surely beyond him!"

Li Lin didn’t argue with the chat.

At first, he had doubts about Salted Fish’s strength, but after seeing its successive powerful performances, confirming its first-tier potential, he was reassured.

Don’t worry... don’t worry...

Fang Yu’s time to shine hasn’t arrived yet...