When the pirates heard Sheyan's rallying cry, they didn't dare to raise their voices for fear of startling the enemy. Instead, they simultaneously raised their weapons high into the air! Blade flashes filled the air, as they obviously approved of Sheyan's proposal. Their eyes flickered with a fanatical glint!
Besides, to a pirate, working aboard an outstanding warship would not only boost one's reputation, it was akin to working in a top 500 global company in the present world; an exceedingly glorious resume. Moreover, their chances of survival would also be greatly boosted. Under such an enticement, how could their morale not soar?
At present, the plan had to be altered. Since they had decided to prioritize seizing the warship, they would naturally place their emphasis on seizing the warship. Seizing the opportunity before Taitish's identity was exposed, Sheyan swiftly altered his plan. He allowed Reef to preside over the general situation, while his subordinates and hired vikings gathered together to disguise themselves as Taitish's gypsy slaves. It would be best if they could sneak onto the warship. Even if they couldn't, they would still have a chance of storming it.
As for the nimble Sheyan and Mogensha, they headed towards the refining site of the Baladine Bloodsail. With one near and one far away, they could both attack and defend. Once their actions of seizing the warship were discovered, they would shoulder the heavy responsibility of harassing, delaying, and sniping the enemy. Besides, the two of them were the most suitable candidates for this task in the entire party.
When the duo neared the campsite, for some unknown reason, they suddenly felt a heavy sensation in their hearts. The distant miserable shrieks and frenzied screams seemed to have waned in despair. Yet in between breaths, it felt as though the air had conspired with ropes of death, lingering around their noses and mouths.
All of a sudden, Sheyan felt a tremor beneath his feet, as his entire body staggered. That sensation was akin to an earthquake, yet it didn't possess an irresistible tremendous force from the depths of the earth. Closely following that, the tremor transmitted over in a regular manner. The duo swiftly crept forward, and instantly witnessed an inconceivably shocking spectacle!
As it turns out, unbeknownst when, that elephant-headed, human-bodied totemic demon beast had strolled out from its tent. It was as though a soul had been injected into it, allowing it to move on its own. Its skin glowed with an exceedingly translucent lustre, as though it possessed a primal and formidable charm that could shake one's soul.
It was unknown when a stone platform had been placed in front of this totemic demon beast. Above the platform, there was a blood-colored flat plate floating in the air. The huge monster swung the hammer in its hand and smashed it down on the blood-colored slab in front of it!
Although the blood-colored tablet was suspended in the air, sparks flew everywhere under the impact of the hammer. The sparks were so bright that they were almost blinding!
The "earthquake" that Party Ace and the others felt under their feet was the effect of this powerful hammering.
No wonder those gypsies wanted to shift the construction of the Baladine Bloodsail onto land. With such a huge commotion, don't even mention a five-masted warship made of iron birch, even an aircraft carrier wouldn't be able to withstand such a torment!
Every time this totemic demon beast smashed its hammer four or five times, its long trunk would roll up and suck the things in the big basin beside it into its mouth, chewing vigorously. Upon closer inspection, it was a bloody mess. It was the internal organs of a human. Those unlucky fellows who were howling miserably or laughing maniacally had all become its sacrificial offerings.
A transparent crystal coffin hovered above the totemic demon beast's head. Within it was blazing red lava, and within the lava was a greenish black object. Although this object appeared to have melted to the point where only a small portion of it remained, it appeared exceedingly familiar. Indeed, it was the 'Ocean Egg' that he had traded with Jiejie.
One could distinctly observe that after the oceanic egg was soaked within the blazing lava, a faint maroon stream of air akin to human blood vessels densely covered the surface of the totemic demon beast's body. It unceasingly poured into the totemic demon beast's body, seemingly providing it with energy.
Very quickly, Party Ace and Sheyan realized that the Baladine Bloodsail was shockingly imprisoning numerous souls. Countless hands could be observed reaching out from the bloodsail, as they frantically climbed up and attempted to escape. Instead, that elephant-headed totemic demon beast mercilessly hammered down on their heads, as those pitiful souls were forcefully hammered back in.
At this moment, an incomparably mournful blood-colored firework suddenly shot out from the distant bay. Not even 20 metres into the air, the firework suddenly extinguished. It was probably extinguished by a single gunshot. Nevertheless, it still attracted the attention of the other side. Instantly, a gypsy diviner surrounding the totemic demon beast exclaimed in bewilderment.
"What's going on? That's a high level warning signal of an emergency on board! How did this happen? "
Sheyan instantly understood that the progress of his subordinates in seizing the ship was exceedingly smooth. Otherwise, if the situation was dire, they would be using those outdated matchlock muskets that couldn't even be reloaded. How would they have the mind to reserve firepower to deal with a crisis? Moreover, that firework signal definitely wouldn't have been shot down by a single gunshot after flying 20 metres into the air!
Observing the chaos of the campsite, a black veiled gypsy priestess suddenly stood out. With a flip of her hands, a 'Five of Spades' and a 'Five of Clubs' crisscrossed across her fingertips. Sparks flew in all directions as an exceedingly ear-piercing screech resounded, instantly intimidating everyone present. It seemed like she was the 'Trish' mentioned by Taitish. She resolutely declared.
"The forging of the Baladine Bloodsail is of utmost importance. We are currently at a critical juncture, and absolutely cannot give up halfway! I will lead ten guards and stay behind. The rest will immediately reinforce the ship! We will be done in at most ten minutes. Once we're done, I will immediately bring the sacred beast over as reinforcements. "
Once the priestess issued her command, the rest immediately obeyed the command of this' Madam Trish '. Evidently, her status amongst the gypsies was exceedingly high, and she could unify the entire situation.
Upon hearing her words, Brother Black immediately fished out his' Wasp 'pistol, and tilted his head to aim at the priestess' forehead. Instead, Sheyan patted his shoulder and spoke with deep meaning.
"Don't be hasty. Let's wait for the reinforcements to depart before we act."
Mogensha instantly understood Sheyan's intentions. At present, this group of gypsies would definitely be burning with impatience as they return to reinforce the ship. Moreover, this' Spades' gypsy priestess who could preside over the overall situation was left behind to guard the ship. Therefore, if something were to happen to the Baladine Bloodsail ritual here, there would definitely be a split in opinion. In that case, there would most likely be differences of opinion among the group of people who returned. Some would continue to support the ship, while others would return to protect the sacred ceremony.
If the enemy's internal opinion couldn't be unified, and they were indecisive, it would be a sign of internal disintegration!
At this moment, Mogensha felt even more admiration for Sheyan. It wasn't difficult to comprehend the crux of the matter. However, under such an atmosphere, where the enemy was pressing right before one's eyes and posed an immense threat to oneself, to be able to remain calm and think clearly about such matters. That truly required a relatively calm mind and valiant mental fortitude!
After the reinforcements hastily rushed towards the seaside, the entire campsite quietened down. Only the rumbling of the totemic demon beast hammering the Baladine Bloodsail could be heard from time to time. All of a sudden, ear-piercing gunshots pierced through the tranquility of the dense forest. Mogensha had consecutively fired off three shots!
Those three shots were actually aimed at the top of the elephant-headed demon beast's head!
Indeed! Mogensha was aiming for the transparent crystal coffin above its head. Once it was shattered, the lava and oceanic egg within would no longer mix together. That was equivalent to severing the driving force of this monstrous and terrifying sculpture in this world!
The moment Sheyan arrived, he immediately attacked the place the enemy had to protect and defend. This was to directly instil a sense of his formidable threat to those guarding the ship. Thus, they would overlook his stealthy infiltration!
Mogensha's timing of firing was exceedingly good. It was precisely when the demon beast was exhausted, and was about to use its elephant trunk to scoop up human innards and devour them!
Yet ever since they received news of the ship's accident, those guarding the ship simultaneously heightened their vigilance. Once Mogensha fired, Trish instantly raised her hands. A 'Five of Spades' card released a piercing screech in mid-air, as it blocked the front of the crystal coffin. Amidst the high-speed revolutions, it actually split Mogensha's two bullets into two!!
Instead, Mogensha's third bullet directly struck against the surface of the crystal coffin. However, the crystal coffin appeared exceedingly hard. Even so, with the center point of the bullet, radioactive cracks spread out like a spiderweb! The fiery red lava within churned, as the totemic demon beast below instantly released an incomparably mournful roar. It abruptly swiveled its head towards Mogensha's direction!
Within the gemstone pupils of the totemic demon beast, two indescribable rays shot out. It was as though its vision was directly aimed towards Mogensha's hiding spot.
In this instance, Brother Black instantly sensed an intense threat of death. Fortunately, before he pulled the trigger, he had already understood that he would become the target of concentrated fire. Thus, he didn't even ascertain if he had struck, as he directly leapt to the side!
The two streaks of light shot out a condensed straight line under the blazing flames. They shot through the air, through the darkness, through the boulder Mogensha was hiding in, and through the ground. Wherever the streaks of light passed, regardless of whether it was a person, a tree, or a rock, everything was pierced through without any delay. Then, sizzling sounds of melting could be heard, as though butter was being sliced by a red-hot knife.
Despite Mogensha's swift evasions, he was still splashed by the fiery rays. Although it was merely a few sparks, they directly corroded and penetrated into his body. Even his skin and flesh sizzled as they were incinerated. Intense agony instantly spread throughout his body. However, it wasn't over yet. The ten gypsy knights had already assumed a well-trained semicircle formation as they swiftly encircled Sheyan. (To be continued.) If you like this work, I welcome you to donate your recommendation votes or monthly votes to * * (qidian.com). Your support is my greatest motivation.)
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