Chapter 0007: The Second Officer of the Royal Anne
Moreover, relying on his understanding of the people aboard the Royal Anne, Chen Guang was able to smoothly return to the ship each time, gaining the trust of everyone and continuing to mingle on this vessel
The term "imminent" mentioned here does not refer to waiting in line, one by one, to have their heads chopped off, but rather that the knife is already hovering over his neck, ready to strike down at any moment
Ah ha ha ha
After approximately ten wasted opportunities for resurrection, Chen Guangcai finally managed to escape from the pirate ship named Black Wind, plunging into the sea, where he was rescued by another pirate ship, the Royal Anne
This matter may seem easy to discuss, but in reality, it is quite challenging. Chen Guang is not a person of extraordinary talent; however, each time he is resurrected, he must start from the beginning. Although it appears that he has only spent half a year in the Sea of Moments, when accounting for the time from each resurrection to death, the total duration is indeed considerable
As he was about to fully manifest in this so-called Sea of Moments, he began to feel a sense of pride and anticipation. Upon careful reflection, the title of that so-called Redeemer was indeed quite impressive.
A full twenty years, even the most dull-witted person can be forged into a strong individual, not to mention that his physical age remains at the peak of twenty throughout his life
I can finally go back!
If he did not know in his heart that he could be revived, Chen Guang felt that he absolutely would not be able to endure it
However, later on, there were times when he persisted for a month before succumbing, and there were also instances when he held on for three months before giving in. The most unfortunate occasion was when he was just one day short of reaching six months, only to be caught in the swirling vortex formed by the storm of death.
The experience of being stabbed with a knife nine times is truly no joke
Chen Guang had a vague feeling in his mind that this so-called Sea of Moments was nothing more than the water in his own cup
In the hearts of those in the vast sea, there is entirely no concept of land, as if from the very beginning of the existence of this world, it has always been an endless ocean
Subsequently, Chen Guang has died quite a few times, but he is someone who can resurrect fully. Moreover, each time he is revived, he discovers that the abilities he had previously cultivated remain intact within him
Finally, the pirate ship made a sharp turn, leading everyone on board to escape from the deadly whirlpool. Chen Guang silently calculated the time in his heart; half a year had finally arrived
Such trivial matters are better left unsaid; let me get through these next six months first before discussing them.
For instance, during his previous resurrections, from the moment he appeared in the Sea of Time until his death, the total duration did not exceed one hour
Indeed, in the vast expanse of the Shuyu Sea, there are countless unforeseen factors. Even a powerful pirate crew like the Royal Anne may encounter various insurmountable enemies, potentially leading to their complete annihilation
Subsequently, after dozens of times starting over, each resurrection of Chen Guang was three times stronger than the previous one, until the last time, when he was even able to engage in a standoff with the enemy aboard the Black Wind pirate ship until the Royal Anne approached
The one who mapped this hand back then is said to be the strongest in the history of the entire Shuyu Sea. After he uncovered this terrifying truth, he died from spitting blood just two days later. Before his death, this person once said that the Endless Hand is likely even larger than the entire Shuyu Sea
Unfortunately, no matter how impressive or remarkable the external self may be, Chen Guang is merely an inconspicuous minor character in the vast sea of existence.
Moreover, from the time he appeared on the Royal Anne to when he became the second officer, the total time was less than half a year, which can almost be considered a legend in the Shanghai piracy world
The woman's words reminded Chen Guang of a movie he had seen earlier, which starred Tom Cruise, titled Edge of Tomorrow
There is absolutely no land present in the entire Xu Yu Sea
He was originally a young man who could not swim, but in order to survive and avoid returning to the Black Wind pirate ship to have his head chopped off, he stubbornly managed to keep himself afloat in the water for a long time using a dog paddle until the Royal Anne appeared
His rudimentary English has made rapid progress in this environment
Wait a moment! What is this! Such a large knife, truly sharp, the craftsmanship, tsk tsk, even Wang Mazi cannot compare!
In the legends, the Sea of Moments has an end and a boundary, but at the boundary lies an invisible wall that cannot be breached. Beyond that invisible wall, it is said that there exists a colossal and boundless hand, which seems to have been in slumber for millions of years, having eternally existed since the day the Sea of Moments was born
After settling down on the Royal Anne, Chen Guang also proceeded cautiously, fearing to make any missteps.
Fortunately, at the moment of breaking through the light barrier, a prompt suddenly surfaced in his mind, still the voice of that unreasonable female thug, speaking very quickly, urgently, and crucially
In the previous moment, he still felt that this matter was easy and pleasant, but in the next second, he immediately sensed the deep malice emanating from the Heavenly Holy Grail and the female rogue
Tom Cruise ultimately relied on his seemingly immortal body and his ability to foresee the future to triumph on the battlefield of the future, outmaneuvering his enemies and successfully defeating the nearly invincible aliens, thereby saving all of humanity
His first appearance in the Sea of Time was, surprisingly, that of a prisoner about to be executed.
Forget it, since it is called the Heavenly Cup, and I am the destined redeemer, I absolutely cannot be treated unfairly
By the way, she hasn't mentioned the benefits after completing the task yet
A full one hundred opportunities, and I have merely spent half a year idly waiting for death, who cannot do that!
What the hell! What is going on? As soon as I open my eyes, I am about to be operated on. At least let me see the situation clearly!
According to certain unscientific narrative settings, as the protagonist, my life should be very resilient and strong
In addition, being on a pirate ship inevitably involves engaging in combat with others. Although Chen Guang cannot be considered a martial arts genius, he has been pushed to this extent, and he must fight with all his might.
Indeed, there are numerous islands in the ocean, but even if the total area of all the islands were combined, it might still be less than one ten-thousandth of the area of the ocean
Fortunately, the Royal Anne is indeed the nemesis of the Black Wind, and its pursuit here is solely to eradicate the Black Wind Pirate Group. Chen Guang decisively transformed into a guide.
It flew away
In Edge of Tomorrow, Tom Cruise possesses the ability to return to the previous day upon each death, and he retains complete memory after each resurrection
Click!
But now, it can be said that I can finally go back
Subsequently, Chen Guang gradually discerned the true nature of the Sea of Moments
The pain, as if it were tearing apart his soul time and again, tormented him to the brink of death, well, he was indeed truly dead and then came back to life again
After all, each time he dies, it is as if he has recorded a dangerous node, allowing him to make the correct choice when facing a crisis for the second time
From this point on, Chen Guang roughly understood the means by which the Holy Grail of Heaven constructs the three thousand worlds, which is to combine his own consciousness with the actual situation within the cup
In the vast Shuyu Sea, there are tens of millions of pirate groups, and the Royal Anne is certainly among the top ten thousand powerful pirate fleets. Chen Guang's ability to become the second mate on this ship means that even when considering the billions of people across the entire Shuyu Sea, his personal strength and status place him ahead of ninety-nine percent of them.
Little brat, your first task is to survive for half a year in this Sea of Moments. Remember, you have a total of one hundred chances to die. Each time you die, you will return to the situation you were in when you first entered the Sea of Moments. You will complete the task only if you can successfully endure for half a year. However, if you are unable to do so and your death count reaches one hundred, the Celestial Holy Grail will deem your mission a failure, and you will truly be obliterated, never to be reborn again
Chen Guang chuckled and said, "That's right. Although I may be somewhat dull-witted, the conditions are indeed quite favorable."
He himself does not want to admit it, brother, he has become so carefree and strong!
Neck
Not long ago, he had just gone to see Pirates of the Caribbean 7 with Wenwen, and in the past few days, he has been working hard to learn English. In the Cup World, he has created a vast ocean world that bears a striking resemblance to that in Pirates of the Caribbean.
Wait a moment, something seems off; this knife appears to be coming towards my neck
Of course, no matter how mysterious these legends may sound, Chen Guang knows that the so-called invisible wall is simply the wall of the fiberglass cup, and the so-called eternal hand is just his right hand resting beside the cup while he sleeps on his side
By the time he finally completed the task, he had only five resurrection opportunities left, a total of ninety-five full health revivals, each one lasting longer than the last, extending from a few seconds to nearly half a year. Cumulatively, this time amounts to nearly twenty years spent in the Sea of Moments
Even if our family's abilities do not match those of Tom Cruise, my conditions are still better
Chen Guang almost wanted to let out a long howl to the heavens. Over the past twenty years, he has indeed experienced far too much. If it were not for the constant clarity in his heart that this was merely the first of the trials in the three thousand worlds brought about by that unfortunate cup, and that he occasionally revived fully in place, he might have truly forgotten his identity as a modern person
Tom Cruise's initial mission was to save all of humanity, while Chen Guang only needed to get by for six months, which he found to be exceedingly easy and enjoyable
The inexplicable Holy Grail, the inexplicable Momentary Sea, the inexplicable sudden death, all of this made Chen Guang instantly understand that the trials of these three thousand worlds are definitely not to be taken lightly
Chen Guang ultimately defined his achievements by the position of second mate, which can indeed be considered quite foolish; of course, he would never admit to this himself
Thereafter, Chen Guang temporarily settled on the Royal Anne, and although he was merely an inconspicuous minor worker on the ship, he could at least be considered to have found a foothold.
Damn the Celestial Holy Grail! Damn the Glazed Divine Emperor, wait for me!
The strong physique and combat skills honed aboard the Royal Anne have made it increasingly easier for him to escape from the Black Wind Pirates. The repeated experiences of near-death battles have allowed him to enter a terrifying state of absolute calmness and fearlessness at the moment of life and death. At least under conditions of equal strength, Chen Guang would not lose to anyone in a one-on-one confrontation
It is evident that the woman also realized she had forgotten to mention the key points, so she hurriedly made a remedy after the fact
As for how many years the existence of the Sea of Time has lasted, no one has ever known
Compared to the indigenous people who were born and raised in the ephemeral sea, he has a significant advantage; after all, he has so many opportunities for resurrection. If he accidentally makes a mistake, he can always start over again.
As the days went by, he, as a modern individual, inevitably possessed a greater understanding of many matters compared to the local people of Shuyu Sea. Ultimately, gold will shine; his status on the Royal Anne was also steadily rising
Chen Guang's ferocity has led to his increasingly elevated status aboard the Royal Anne. By the time he had worked tirelessly for nearly six months, he had surprisingly become a pivotal figure on this pirate ship, the esteemed second mate of the Royal Anne