Chapter 971: Please Invite the Guest into the Trap

"Bastards! These people are truly despicable. I can't believe they wiped out our airborne forces so easily; it's outrageous! Worst comes to worst, we'll all charge in and fight them to the death!"

The scar-faced man, currently seething with rage, was the Fifth Master of the Marauder Legion, and the youngest among the five leading figures.

Naturally, this scar-faced man was hot-headed and the most impatient of the five Marauder leaders.

However, he was also the most powerful individually, having cultivated to the mid-level Blue Tier. Among all the pirate forces in the surrounding sea, he was considered a top-tier War God.

"Third Brother, don't panic! The more critical the situation, the calmer we must be.

From my observation, the opponent's origin is quite mysterious. Otherwise, if they didn't possess exceptionally formidable power, how could they so easily thwart our consecutive attacks?

And they still appear completely fearless.

In my opinion, it would be better to lure them into a trap. We need to thoroughly understand their true identities and origins before we can properly deal with them."

As the Third Master spoke, the other strategists on the main warship nodded in agreement.

After all, these men were genuinely afraid of death; they would vehemently oppose a head-on confrontation like the hot-blooded Fifth Master.

"Exactly, the Third Master is absolutely right!

Once we get them onto our island, they'll be like meat on a chopping board, ripe for the slaughter!

What's more, the true power of our Marauders lies entirely within Marauder Island. If we succeed, not only will these individuals become our prisoners, but even their strange black warship will become our spoils of war."

Evidently, everyone greatly approved of this strategy. The Third Master then exchanged a glance with the Fifth Master.

How could the Fifth Master argue with the Third Master?

"You just need to give the orders. When it comes to strategy, I'm no match for you.

Just point out the target, and I'll go fight!"

It must be said that the Marauder Legion was remarkably unified in spirit.

Otherwise, they could never have so easily developed their power to such a scale over hundreds of years.

"Very well then, prepare a small boat for me. I'll personally go deep into the enemy ranks and negotiate with them."

Soon after, Xu Yang and his companions spotted a figure in black, approaching steadily on a small boat, braving the waves.

Old Jack observed him through a telescope for a long time, quickly discerning the man's precise silhouette.

"Esteemed Xu Yang, this man is the Third Master of the Marauders, and the cleverest mind in the entire Marauder Legion. His name is Ximen Hai.

Although his individual strength is average, his intelligence and ingenuity are not to be underestimated.

More than half of the Marauder Legion's rapid development today is thanks to this Third Master. His prestige within the legion is second only to their Grand Master!"

Xu Yang sneered and nodded. "No matter! Since he dares to come, why should we be afraid to meet him? I want to see what tricks they're trying to pull. We'll act according to the situation later, following my orders."

The rest of the Glory Team simultaneously cheered, signaling their respect.

Soon, on the Black Pearl, the Third Master successfully boarded the ship with the assistance of the sailors from Glory One, coming onto the deck to meet the key figures of the Glory Team in person.

The Third Master was naturally unfamiliar with Xu Yang and the other leaders of the Glory Team, but he was relatively acquainted with Old Jack.

"I can't believe this is your team, Old Jack! This is quite impressive!"

The Third Master, Ximen Hai, looked at Old Jack with a half-smile. Little did he know, Old Jack respectfully bowed and gestured to Xu Yang, then returned to his usual calm demeanor, smiling placidly as he met Ximen Hai's gaze.

"I'm afraid you've misunderstood, Esteemed Ximen. I am now under the command of the Glory Team.

My team has also been officially renamed Glory One, and we will follow the lead of the seven great leaders of the Glory Team. They are my true masters."

Hearing Old Jack's words, the Third Master, Ximen Hai, looked bewildered. His expression turned blank: "You, a man of such pride, are willing to be a subordinate to others? I'd like to see just how powerful these leaders truly are!"

Ximen Hai immediately fixed his gaze on Xu Yang.

However, in the next moment, Clown suddenly conjured a phantom body, appearing before Ximen Hai without warning, grabbing him and kicking him to his knees. He gently held the back of Ximen Hai's head, speaking in a mocking tone.

"How dare you speak like that, given your status? This is our leader, Esteemed Xu Yang! Before my boss, you're not even worthy of being a dog."

Clown erupted with an intensely chilling killing intent.

It seemed his strong desire to toy with and slaughter all beings had manifested at this moment.

Had Xu Yang not immediately given an order, he likely would have directly annihilated the arrogant Ximen Hai.

However, precisely because of this action, Ximen Hai fully grasped the situation. He finally understood that this battle team before him was not to be trifled with, and he immediately humbled himself, repeatedly apologizing to Xu Yang.

"My apologies, Esteemed A'Yang! I was blind just now and failed to recognize your greatness. May I ask if your esteemed presence in the Central Region is also for the purpose of heading to Misty Isle?"

"Nonsense! With our strength, if we're not heading to Demon Dragon Island, do you think we're planning to visit your home instead?"

Lister couldn't help but speak up to verify the opponent's intentions, followed by a barrage of taunts from the others.

This thoroughly crushed Ximen Hai's dignity into dust. In front of these formidable figures, Ximen Hai was truly humbled to the extreme.

"Coincidentally, besides paying my respects to all of you esteemed leaders, I have an impudent request.

That is, I would like to invite the esteemed members of your Glory Team to Marauder Island, so that we may fulfill our duties as hosts.

It is evident that while your strength is great, your sailing experience is not particularly extensive. The navigation path you are currently using, though the shortest, is not the safest route.

Our Marauder lineage has operated in these waters for centuries, accumulating a wealth of experience that we would be pleased to share with you."

The Prancing family and others all turned their gazes to Xu Yang. In their view, since they were already there, they might as well make the best of it. Their own side was powerful enough that they had no concerns about what tricks the Marauder Legion might try.

Xu Yang displayed a satisfied smile: "Since the Third Master of the Marauders has extended such a warm invitation, it would be rude for us to refuse. In that case, please lead the way yourself, Third Master."

Before long, the Third Master accompanied the others into the Black Pearl's main control cabin.

After some operations, orders were quickly relayed to the Marauder side's thirty-odd warships.

At that very moment, within the Marauder Legion's formation, the Fifth Master and his subordinates immediately broke into smiles.

"It seems Third Brother has succeeded. Proceed with the original plan and lure these fellows into the central harbor of Marauder Island!"

"Since the sheep have entered the tiger's den, there's no need for us to be polite!"