Chapter 988: Drawing the Bow to Shake the Trench

"The Three Heavenly Kings will report directly to Sir A Yang of the Glory Squad. From this day forward, the Executioner Legion and the name 'Great Heavenly King Abyss' will be no more. Sir A Yang's will is now the collective belief of all of you."

The Western King's words had a decisive effect. On board the hundreds of ships, the sailors, who were already kneeling, began to chant the name of the Glory Squad with even greater fervor.

This victory marked the complete triumph of Xu Yang's team, who had utterly vanquished the Noble Guard Legion, one of the Ten Great Legions of the Endless Sea. With their conquest complete, the entire team began to advance towards the nearby ocean whirlpool.

Shortly after, Xu Yang brought the newly incorporated Glory No. 2 and all four Heavenly Kings aboard the Black Pearl flagship.

Meanwhile, the hundreds of Glory No. 2 warships that had been accompanying the team all retreated under Xu Yang's unified command. They gathered at the nearby island that had previously been the exclusive domain of the Executioner Legion. There, like the Glory No. 1 island, they entered a state of rest and recuperation, ready for deployment at any moment.

"Tell me about the situation concerning this nearby trench. I've heard there are endless treasures and inheritances trapped within the deepest part of its whirlpool. Also, I know that several other legion forces are keenly watching this area. I need a comprehensive action plan from you."

The Great Heavenly King, Western King, the Second Heavenly King, Kennan, and the Fourth Heavenly King, Geldorf, all sat down with the seven members of Xu Yang's Glory Squad. They were now truly part of this core group of seven, set to participate in every aspect of the upcoming expedition.

The Western King spoke first: "Master, you might not be aware, but the profound mystery of this trench stems from the fact that one of the Endless Sea's top three most powerful legions lies hidden within its deepest reaches."

"Oh? This is certainly news to us!"

Lister couldn't help but frown, his face etched with surprise. Not only he, but even Guggles, known for his exceptional intelligence, had genuinely not anticipated such an unknown secret hidden at the very bottom of this enigmatic trench.

"No wonder this trench possesses such immense devouring power. It seems the trench's natural absorption capabilities must have been amplified by this enigmatic legion. By leveraging the trench, they can conceal their presence while continuously drawing inherited power from the surrounding waters in the most straightforward manner."

"Unbelievable! This group is incredibly astute; it's practically a gold mine for them! It truly embodies the saying, 'those who live by the mountains eat the mountains, and those who live by the water eat the water.' They can continuously draw power from this trench. It's incredibly advantageous for them, which explains why this legion has managed to grow into one of the top three forces among the Ten Great Legions."

After the Joker's exclamations, a mischievous idea seemed to spark in his eyes, and he leaned closer to Xu Yang. "Boss, do you have a bold idea? What if we venture into the trench's depths and directly eliminate this top-three legion? We could then seize control of this trench checkpoint, which would be equivalent to gaining operational authority over the entire central region of the Endless Sea. From that point on, any external forces wishing to pass through would require our explicit permission. Securing such a stronghold would significantly amplify our influence and leverage. If we can successfully establish this advantage, it would be absolutely critical for solidifying our power base."

Unbeknownst to them, while the Joker and a few others could conceive of such an idea, it was certainly not lost on someone as intelligent and astute as Xu Yang.

"Exactly! I've been considering the same thing. However, while it sounds simple, the specifics of how to execute it are still unclear, and we don't have a comprehensive plan yet. Furthermore, we are completely unfamiliar with the structural layout beneath the trench. A rash move could easily alert them."

Just as everyone found themselves at a loss, the muffled voice of the Third Heavenly King, Uzumaki Goro, who had previously retreated to his private chamber for cultivation, was heard once more.

"If you wish to delve into the trench's depths, perhaps I can be of assistance."

His voice immediately drew everyone's attention. They all turned to look at the corner, where Uzumaki Goro stood, appearing somewhat solitary and forlorn. No one had even noticed when he had arrived.

"What kind of plan could you possibly have, friend? While your power is formidable when you unleash it, navigating the trench's abyssal depths, with its intensely powerful, devouring whirlpools, isn't something one can achieve through sheer individual strength alone."

Ignoring Plancius's doubts and concerns, Uzumaki Goro instead fixed his gaze directly on Boss Xu Yang.

"The central region of the trench's whirlpool cannot be breached directly because it connects to a unique formation environment created by that enigmatic legion. Being locked onto by the whirlpool is equivalent to falling into their trap, from which escape is impossible. The only viable approach is to bypass the whirlpool's core, seek an alternative route, and infiltrate the mysterious legion from another point. By doing so, all our challenges will be easily resolved."

Uzumaki Goro's explanation brought a sudden realization to everyone present.

It wasn't that the others' ideas were foolish, but rather that the trench's unique geographical features and environmental conditions had led everyone to focus solely on the whirlpool itself, causing them to overlook other possibilities.

In truth, Uzumaki Goro's ingenious idea stemmed from his unique ability to bypass the trench whirlpool's devouring and locking mechanisms.

"My intuition tells me that if you've conceived of such a method, you must also possess the means to implement it. Please, tell us what you have in mind; don't keep us in suspense any longer, or I suspect Lister and the others won't be able to contain their impatience."

Xu Yang's teasing tone drew amused, helpless smiles and headshakes from the others.

"I can utilize a unique cultivation technique to open a spatial void for teleportation. However, this requires someone to help me acquire a trace of the formation's aura from the deepest part of that trench's whirlpool. With that, I can precisely pinpoint the coordinates of the legion's inner space below. Once the teleportation array is established, we can effortlessly travel directly from the Black Pearl flagship into the trench's deepest reaches."

Everyone was well aware of Uzumaki Goro's character; they knew that once he committed to something, he would undoubtedly achieve it. He was not one to boast idly.

Consequently, upon hearing Uzumaki Goro's proposed plan, everyone became exceptionally excited. They had to concede that Xu Yang had truly acquired a valuable asset this time.

"No problem. Provided you can execute this plan, I can help you forcibly obtain a trace of the devouring whirlpool's primal aura."