CHAPTER 372: 146 TORTUGA (PLEASE COLLECT)_3

People don’t seem to have real faith. They believe in great power, true miracles. When gods lose their strength, faith also dissipates with it.

Conni continued, "Near Tortuga, there are sometimes fogs that disorient people, sometimes storms, thunderclaps...

"Various natural barriers obstruct creatures trying to get in. It is said that the stronger one is, the greater the obstacles they encounter. Conversely, ordinary people have a chance to land on the island.

"The Pirate King, like me, has been cursed by some unknown existence. His flesh has become quite strange, and he has a sword named Erdis in his hand that can control two invisible monsters.

"He’s not afraid of even Legendary Creatures."

Saying this, he sighed deeply once more.

The once mighty Pirate King, who singlehandedly fought against the whole of Freedom Port, had long since died. In the face of the Evil God, the greatness spoken of by mere mortals is nothing but a joke.

"Mr. Karl."

Conni snapped back to reality, turning his head, "If you could take hold of Tortuga, relying on the terrain here, you’d indeed have a chance to avoid fearing the Evil God."

At these words, numerous people on the ship showed excited expressions. Their purpose in this voyage was to occupy Pirate Island and find another base for survival outside Jiliu City. While Jiliu City still faced threats from Freedom Port, this place had the potential to become a true sanctuary. The dozen warships and thousands of crew involved in this operation represented almost all the elite forces of the Dragon King Chamber of Commerce and the Sea God Association. They were fully supportive of this mission for this very reason.

"Hmm?"

Carl did not respond to Conni’s query. His gaze shifted, and he looked down at the still waters below, "Something’s coming."

"It’s the shark men!"

SPLASH...

Just as the shout faded, the surface of the water broke, and a shark man wielding a harpoon leaped high from the water.

SWISH!

Carl flicked his finger. A marble condensed from Battle Aura pierced through the shark man’s head, leaving a trail of blood as it exited the back of his skull.

PLOP!

The shark man fell back into the water.

In the past, he certainly could not have done this. After all, Battle Aura is an ethereal existence. Once it leaves the body, it dissipates quickly. But now, enhanced by the Holy Breath, his Battle Aura could pierce a shark man’s skull from several meters away like a solid object. This scene also made Yana raise her eyebrows.

Of all those present, only she could appreciate the extraordinariness of this technique.

"It seems..." Carl relaxed his hand, as if he had just performed a trivial task, and looked up toward the front, "We’re getting close to Tortuga."

Ayala’s expression became serious.

"Prepare!"

She raised her hand high, her voice echoing over the sea, "Check arrows, medicine, weapons, get ready to land."

Conni also drew a thin sword, saying, "When Tortuga fell, some people managed to escape.

"According to those people, at least three Legendary Creatures charged onto the island, plus one red-eyed shark man.

"Which means...

"At least four Legends!"

Saying this, he glanced at Carl.

"No problem."

Carl replied with an indifferent expression, "If they’re just ordinary Legendary Creatures, Yana alone can handle them. Don’t underestimate her."

"Underestimate?" Conni chuckled ruefully. "I wouldn’t dare."

With each passing year, a Desecration Knight grows stronger. The current Yana is more than twice as strong as she was a year ago. If one were to demarcate it, Yana would now be in the mid-stage of Legendary, whereas last year, she was just at the early stage.

Despite not being at the First-order Middle Stage, Carl had many more methods at his disposal, and his true combat strength was even stronger than Yana’s.

Moreover, there were other helpers!

"I see it!"

The lookout shouted from above, "The island is in sight!"

The fog began to thin out, and an island slightly smaller than Jiliu City slowly came into view.

"Carrack number one!"

Ayala commanded in a low voice, "Approach the coast."

Meanwhile, Carl waved his Magic Flying Carpet and darted ahead towards the island.

From his high vantage point, he quickly surveyed the entire island.

Zero-Circle Magic—Life Sensing!

He tapped his brow lightly with the Magic Wand, and invisible spiritual power surged downwards. Various life essences flickered within his perception.

Ordinary shark men! Fierce beasts! Magic Creatures! Blue-faced shark men! ...

It seems that after the shark men’s army occupied Tortuga, they did not leave a significant force behind, instead treating it as a regular conquest zone. This makes things simpler.

Eh?

Legendary Creatures!

Carl’s eyebrows lifted as he assessed the resistance force on the island. His expression gradually relaxed.

With the fighting power I’ve brought, it should be no problem to deal with them.

Carracks are a kind of single-decker ship. Furnished with square sails and a sturdy hull, their design prioritizes stability and cargo capacity. These ships are primarily used for transportation, their huge square holds capable of storing all the supplies needed for sea voyages.

SWOOSH...

The hefty carrack cut through the water, approaching the coast, and ran aground directly without using an anchor.

THUD!

The tens-of-meters-long vessel ran ashore. The hold opened, and numerous dense vines extended from within.

Sal tree!

A First Rank Late Stage life form!

Although it is susceptible to fire and slow-moving, it’s undeniably a First Rank Late Stage entity.

Inside the carrack’s hold was a Sal tree!

THUMP!

THUMP! THUMP!

Roots thrust into the ground, and water, rich with life energy, flowed ceaselessly into the tree through its root system.

RUSTLE, RUSTLE...

Is this the new home my master has found for me? Abundant in moisture and with plenty of space, it seems quite nice.

The Sal tree swayed its branches, and more and more limbs grew, spreading across the island.

Divine Power!

Bless the mortals!