We agreed to set sail, so you'd become the ruler of the deep sea?

Chapter 183 Defeating the Viper!
"That's... the Viper?"

Hearing the sounds coming from the deck, Fei Ya also came out of the cabin and looked at the mechanical ship on the sea in surprise.

His pale golden pupils reflected the current appearance of the Viper.

—It completely abandoned the original wooden structure, and the mast and sails were completely removed, replaced by a smokestack that emitted thick smoke.

A larger hull, brand-new steel plates, noticeably thicker armor...

All of this indicates that the ship underwent a comprehensive reinforcement and modification.

On the deck, a considerable number of advanced steam-powered devices can be seen, and there are even several steam-powered humanoids patrolling on them.

Feiya frowned slightly: "This ship has become somewhat different."

Beside him, Bronze Dragon String Song proudly raised his chin: "No matter how different they are, they can't compare to the Captain's [Black Swan]!"

"It's just a small, insignificant boat!"

"Minor fish!"

Xia En glanced at Xiange with a strange expression.

During this time, the little dragon has also undergone quite a few changes.

First of all, its scales have become smoother and more delicate, and the mysterious texture of bronze has become more and more obvious, with a faint sense of secret power flowing through them.

The pair of small horns on its head became more prominent, giving it a somewhat rugged appearance.

Secondly, there's the nature of stringed instruments.

With the combined lure of gold coins and the threat of force, Shane's training plan proceeded very smoothly.

Currently, String Song has developed a strong sense of belonging to the Black Swan, and her attitude towards the other crew members is no longer so arrogant.

But String Song still regarded other humans and ships as mere fodder.

This is her inherent pride, and it's something that can't be changed overnight.

Overall, the cultivation of string music has been put on the right track.

The only regret is...

Perhaps due to the unique nature of the "Bronze Dragon" race, the size of the String Song has remained largely unchanged.

Shane had originally wanted to try out what it was like to be a dragon knight!

These thoughts flashed through Xia En's mind and were quickly dismissed.

The most important thing now is how to deal with the overhauled Viper.

After a brief moment of thought, Xia En first told Xiange to go back to her cabin and then waved to the Siren not far away.

Soon, Elisa used spatial teleportation to arrive on the deck of the Black Swan.

The female captain, who had the blood of a siren, was a very intelligent person. After seeing the Viper in the distance, she took the initiative to speak.

"Captain Shane, are we going to attack the Viper?"

Xia En nodded: "That's right."

He never forgot the grudge of being relentlessly pursued by the Viper after the collapse of the Blood Moon Realm.

In fact, when Shane went to Silvermoon Island last time, he originally intended to sink the Viper, but he didn't expect that the Viper would not be in port.

Looking back now, it's likely that the Viper left Silvermoon Island primarily for hull modifications.

Upon hearing this, Elisa carefully offered a reminder.

"As far as I know, the Viper went to Minghai Island two months ago and underwent a complete overhaul of its shipyard there."

"Not only that, the captain of the ship has been replaced by a third-tier vampire, and a large number of crew members have also been replaced."

"Both firepower and crew combat capabilities are now vastly different from what they used to be."

"Captain Shane, please be careful if you make a move."

Xia En searched his memory and finally recalled information about the island of Minghai Island.

This is one of the islands that was jointly wanted by the authorities for the Black Swan.

It is obvious that this is also one of the strongholds of the vampires.

The unique feature of Minghai Island is that it has several highly skilled shipyards and a large number of shipwrights. Many famous large ships were built on Minghai Island.

After the renovation of [Minghai Island], [Viper] is indeed a completely different ship now.

but……

The Black Swan's development is definitely superior to itss!
"Only level three?"

After gathering some information, Xia En no longer hesitated and revealed a smug smile.

"Black Swan, full speed ahead!"

"End the battle within ten minutes!"

Elisa stared in disbelief. Hadn't she already emphasized the danger of the Viper?

Why did Xia En seem to issue orders so decisively because of this?

Turning to look at the other crew members on his ship, not a single one expressed any objection; instead, they were all rubbing their hands together, ready to take action.

For a moment, Elisa couldn't figure out if the problem was with her or with the people on the ship.

But she still weakly added a sentence.

"If you need any help, feel free to contact me anytime."

"At least the Siren can provide some fire support..."

After thinking for a moment, Shane said, "Then I'll have to ask Captain Elisa to keep an eye on the nearby ships."

……

……

Shane's instructions were not unfounded.

As we venture deeper into the [Magnetic Thunder Sea], the number of ships on the nearby sea surface is visibly increasing.

Among them were pirate ships, the island governor's private ships, and some vessels of unknown origin.

The allure of the Norwich Treasures is evident.

Everyone wanted to get a piece of the pie before the main federal force arrived.

To prevent them from interfering in this naval battle, having Elisa keep an eye on things was undoubtedly the right decision.

Actually.

At this moment, several nearby ships had already noticed the unusual movements of the Black Swan.

A steamship that looked particularly dilapidated.

"Hey, Captain Lindlake, what's that ship up to?"

The ship's first mate looked in surprise toward the Black Swan and let out a low gasp.

"It's accelerating... and the direction it's accelerating towards is the [Viper]!?"

"Could it be that it wants to challenge the Viper?"

Captain Lindlack opened his eyes, a strange light flashing in his cloudy eyes.

He was unusually short, but his neck and wrists were thick, and his gray hair grew on his head like weeds.

The captain was, surprisingly, a dwarf.

"If I remember correctly, that ship... should be the [Black Swan]?"

Another new crew member, who had only recently joined the ship, muttered, "But wasn't it supposed to have sunk? How did it end up in this area?"

The first mate waved his hand dismissively: "News from the sea is a mix of truth and falsehood; no one can say for sure."

"However, the Viper is not to be trifled with. It just recently underwent major repairs at Minghai Island, didn't it?"

"They also got a new captain, what's his name again?"

Lindlack casually replied, "Hassen."

“Yes, yes, let’s call him Hassen! I heard he’s a third-tier vampire.” The first mate’s eyes darted around as he looked at the captain beside him.

"There's something fun to watch now."

"Captain, should we wait until they're both severely weakened before..."

Don't let the fact that this steamship is small and dilapidated, and its equipment is pitifully worn out, fool you into underestimating it.

But Lindlack remained calm and composed in the face of the first mate's suggestion.

"Let's wait and see; the situation might not be as simple as you think."

Lindlack was patient, but several ships in the surrounding waters had already smelled the scent of profit and were gradually moving in that direction.

Furthermore, the Black Swan had disappeared from the Seven Seas for some time, while the Viper's upgrades were recent, and it had a record of sinking several pirate ships...

Most people believe that the Black Swan is probably no match for the Viper.

But soon, the people on these ships were surprised to discover—

The Black Swan is moving at an extraordinary speed!

The black-bodied ship instantly unleashed its powerful engine and charged toward the Viper amidst a loud blast of its horn.

In everyone's eyes, it had almost turned into a black shadow!
The waves parted to both sides, and the strong wind expanded in all directions.

This speed was completely beyond the crew's understanding of what a ship could be!
Moreover, as the Black Swan charged forward, a terrifying aura gradually emerged from its surface.

The fish and marine life in the surrounding waters all seemed to be severely frightened, and fled in panic in the direction away from the ship.

Until then.

Even the slow-witted crew members of the Viper sensed the approaching danger.

Captain Hassen stood on the deck, watching the black ship speeding towards him. He was not surprised but rather pleased, and a smile appeared on his lips.

"It's the Black Swan!"

"It seems like fate is sending me this reward!"

The Black Swan has been missing for almost two months, but the vampires' bounty has not been lifted.

In their words, they want to see the person alive or dead!
This shows how deep the vampires' hatred for the Black Swan is.

Hassen knew that by taking down the Black Swan, he would gain not only a bounty, but also the attention of important figures within his tribe.

Perhaps, they might even obtain some precious treasures to enhance their bloodline.

Not to mention, according to rumors, Faia of the Black Swan is also a vampire of considerable rank.

His blood must taste very sweet, right?
Thinking of this, a greedy, bloodthirsty glint flashed in Hassen's eyes.

He decisively ordered the crew members around him: "All hands on deck, prepare for battle!"

"If they dare to charge straight at us like this, then let them taste our power!"

Upon hearing this, all the crew members roared with excitement.

A significant portion of the newly assigned crew members are vampires.

They had long been thirsting for blood.

Now that food has come to them, how could they not be excited?
Among the crew, only the first mate behind Hassen showed hesitation.

This first mate was actually the former captain of the Viper, but after Hassen arrived, he naturally became the first mate.

He had met the Black Swan a few times and knew that the ship was not so easy to deal with, so he carefully advised against it.

"Captain Hassen, we should be careful."

"That Black Swan even sank the Blood Duke and reached Silvermoon Island."

"Also, its appearance seems a bit different from before..."

"Ha ha……"

Hassen's cold laugh interrupted the first mate's persuasion: "So what if we sink the Blood Duke?"

"The current Viper is much stronger than the original Blood Duke."

"Besides, I'm not that stupid woman, Duke Nova. A mere Black Swan, I'll bomb it down!"

As he spoke, Hassen turned his head and asked, "Is the [Red Serpent Cannon] ready?"

The gunner, covered in sweat, nodded and said, "It's fully charged and ready to fire at any time!"

"Then... fire!"

With Hassen's command, the main gun at the front of the Viper suddenly lit up with blood-red patterns.

Driven by both steam and mystical power, the glow of the blood continued to accumulate, emanating a chilling aura.

This main cannon, called the "Red Serpent Cannon," is actually a special weapon powered by secret energy.

The fact that this main cannon was installed on the Viper demonstrates the importance the vampires place on this ship.

However, just as the [Red Serpent Cannon] was about to reach its maximum power, a unique roar suddenly rang out on the sea.

boom--

A thick beam of light, moving at a speed too fast for the naked eye to perceive, traversed the sea and headed straight for the Viper.

In an instant, a deep-seated sense of danger rose in Hassen's heart.

Without hesitation, he forcefully activated the [Red Serpent Cannon], which was not yet fully prepared.

A crimson beam shot out from the cannon muzzle and collided violently with the beam of light.

If the [Red Serpent Cannon] is fully charged, it might be able to hold out for a while longer.

But right now, it didn't even have a second to gain before it was swallowed up by the thicker and larger beam of light.

At that moment, the world fell silent.

The people on the surrounding ships stared blankly as the beam of light pierced through the hull of the Viper across the sea.

The seawater beneath the beam of light evaporated over a large area, even creating a temporary cavity.

This is the power of the [Magic Light Piercing Cannon]!

That single shot dispelled the crew's greed at sea.

However, the Black Swan's offensive was not over yet.

Although the [Magic Light Piercing Cannon] left a huge hole running through the front and back of the [Viper]'s hull, it did not sink it directly.

—This was a deliberate touch by Xia En.

This is different from the situation when we defeated the Blood Duke, where we were the weaker party. Now that we have the strength to surpass our opponent, we must try our best to preserve the integrity of the Viper.

because……

This ship is already Shane's spoils of war!
After the beam dissipated, the Black Swan had already closed in on the Viper.

Immediately afterwards, the thick, dark ram slammed into the gunwale of the Viper.

Boom! ! !
The Viper's hull shook violently, and the deck tilted to one side, causing the crew to scream in alarm.

With just this one shot and one collision, the Viper lost most of its combat capability.

Then, Shane's voice came from above.

"Put down your weapons and surrender immediately!"

"I can spare your lives!"

Just as the crew was filled with doubt and uncertainty, Hassen suddenly rushed uphill, roaring as he did so.

"go to hell!"

Boom!
With a casual kick, Hassen's body plunged into the sea at an even faster speed than it had come, creating a splash.

"Now, who still wants to resist?"

Xia En coldly looked down at the crowd below.

For a moment, all was silent, and no one dared to look him in the eye.

(End of this chapter)