Chapter 975: Boundless and Endless

"Hahahaha! Boss, I can't believe how strong our team's overall combat power is now! That was a pirate group of several thousand people, operating for hundreds of years, yet we conquered them so easily. I suppose our team has few rivals left on the entire continent of Yingzhou."

Hearing Lister and the others' self-satisfied remarks, Xu Yang feigned a cold expression.

"If you maintain this mindset, you'll never reach the pinnacle of cultivation. In this world, the strong reign supreme; only with sufficient power can you master your own destiny. We've completely broken ties with the Demon Dragon Legion and seized their most crucial asset, the Black Pearl—a floating city. Therefore, we now have only one option: land on Demon Dragon Island to acquire the supreme legacy that all cultivators on Yingzhou Continent yearn for. Only then, after establishing our dominion here and returning to the Western Regions, will the name of our Honor Legion truly resound throughout the world! Never halt your progress for mere trifles."

As the undisputed core leader of the entire Honor Legion, Xu Yang's role was far from one-dimensional. Leading these individuals to sweep through opponents was not merely about them relying on him; he aimed to cultivate a top-tier team capable of standing on its own and dominating all directions.

With this ideology instilled, Xu Yang consistently spurred the other team members at critical moments, helping them see their path clearly and preventing them from becoming complacent due to rapid short-term achievements.

After all, Xu Yang had genuinely reached his current standing step by step. His cultivation achievements were the result of years of consistent effort. He knew all too well the consequences for a cultivator who became reckless and arrogant.

Although the team had perfectly conquered the first island, in Xu Yang's view, this was merely the beginning. The path to Demon Dragon Island held countless unknown dangers awaiting them.

Everyone set sail, and the Black Pearl gradually receded, soon disappearing from the sight of Honor Island One. The vast, endless ocean once again filled their entire view.

Xu Yang's words indeed had a profound impact on the team. After returning to sea, everyone retreated to their rooms to diligently cultivate.

More than a month passed in the blink of an eye. During this time, everyone had corrected their attitudes towards cultivation, leading to breakthroughs in their power levels. Xu Yang was greatly pleased to witness this.

Just that day, Gugelasi suddenly appeared before everyone. "Boss, come quickly! The radar sonar is giving us some unusual feedback again. Based on previous similar situations, we should be entering a new danger zone about eight hundred nautical miles ahead."

Xu Yang and Ling Yao went to Gugelasi's side and solemnly stared at the control panel in the cockpit for a long time, agreeing with Gugelasi's assessment.

"You're right! That should be a dangerous area with a very deep underwater trench. Summon Lister and the others. If my judgment is correct, a new round of battle is about to begin soon. Such trench areas, though fraught with great danger, invariably contain boundless treasures in their underwater sections."

Treasures left by warships that had been lost here over the years would undoubtedly become coveted targets for other nearby pirate legions. This area was already considered the central region of the Endless Sea. The pirate legions operating here were certainly several times stronger than those of Old Jack's caliber.

"We absolutely cannot let down our guard! While our strength is considerable, it's not the actual fight we fear, but rather being targeted secretly. If we were to become the target of coordinated attacks from various naval forces, it would not bode well for us."

Xu Yang's warning was well-founded, and the other members of the Honor Legion nodded in agreement.

However, events unfolded exactly as Xu Yang predicted, and even before the day was over...

As dusk fell, the Black Pearl, captained by Xu Yang's Honor Legion, encountered the first pirate legion since leaving Honor Island One.

"Boss, look! The new target has appeared, just as you said! These guys probably have a fleet of over a hundred warships!"

Xu Yang let out a cold laugh and calmly walked onto the deck. He picked up his binoculars and carefully observed the powerful pirate legion. The flag on each warship bore a black and white skull in the center, with two sharp daggers piercing its surface.

Gugelasi, the intelligence expert, quickly deciphered the identity of this wave of pirate legions.

The Executioner Legion, founded three hundred and eighty years ago, had four leaders known as the Four Heavenly Kings of the Executioner Legion, essentially four master figures. One of the Four Heavenly Kings, Jeldorff, was formerly a high-ranking military officer in the Western Regions of Yingzhou Continent before joining the pirate legion.

His father and grandfather were both top-tier cultivators at the peak of the Southern Extremities, and his family held significant power. Ultimately, he was considered a second-generation cultivator. His family wielded considerable influence throughout the Western Regions of Yingzhou Continent.

Currently, according to available information, his cultivation level has reached the mid-tier Blue Rank. Furthermore, he possesses two extremely powerful spirit beasts, also inherited from his family's legacy.

One is an azure water-attribute spirit beast, the Deep Sea Devil Whale, whose strength is estimated to be mid-tier Blue Rank. The other is a protective spirit beast, though there is no specific record of it in the current information.

Gugelasi, the ultimate intelligence expert, proceeded to analyze the individual circumstances of the legion's main leaders one by one. Upon hearing this, Xu Yang and the others all showed intrigued expressions. Undoubtedly, the Executioner Legion's overall strength was more than ten times greater than the previous marauders. Each of the Four Heavenly Kings possessed formidable power that could not be underestimated.

"I've heard of this Jeldorff. About thirty years ago, my wife and I were at sea and inadvertently offended one of his capable subordinates, nearly leading to a conflict. So, we do have a bit of a grudge with this fellow. I never expected to encounter him again near this sea trench vortex! How interesting. It truly proves the saying: 'A gentleman's revenge is never too late, even after ten years!' Boss, once hostilities commence, leave Jeldorff to my wife and me."