Chapter 10: Prince of the Western Sea

The ship on the right did not fire its cannons, and the situation calmed down. The figure manipulated the helm, steering to the left to meet the sinking vessel.

The young man said: "Do you want to know how this prince deals with beasts?"

"The East Mountain Grandfather will, but I will not. Otherwise, why would I need you to cast?"

Listening behind, Chen Zhe said: "Although the victory was somewhat fortuitous, I have taught you to apply it appropriately. You may seem timid, but in reality, you are not."

He is called the Prince of the Three Holy Soldiers of the West Sea? This person is childish and foolish, speaking filthy and vulgar words; how could he possibly be a prince

The Prince of Soldiers claims to be one of the Three Saints of the Western Sea. Could it be that besides him, there are two other Saints, and they are also local deities? The Prince of Soldiers associates with pirates, feasting on human flesh, and is certainly not a good person. What about the other two? Like attracts like, and people tend to group together; they may not be any better. I fear that upon learning of their compatriot's death, they will come to avenge the Prince of Soldiers.

He thought again: "In the past, when hearing stories about these local deities, they were always depicted as kind and benevolent, revered by people. Yet tonight, they appear more like the demons and monsters from those tales. This shows that what people perceive as good may not necessarily be good, and what they perceive as evil may not necessarily be evil. If one lacks discernment, believes in rumors, and misidentifies friends and foes, then one's life hangs by a thread.

The Prince of Soldiers was greatly enraged, leaping up and raising his sharp knife to stab again. The figure stepped onto the mast, running steadily upward, yet this thrust still missed its target. Seeing the figure's body flickering with flames, the Prince of Soldiers angrily exclaimed, "Are you a noble from the Dragon Fire Kingdom?" As he spoke, he slithered up the mast like a snake swimming through water, pursuing the figure. The two continued to ascend higher and higher.

The young boy had fierce tiger-like eyes, exuding an imposing presence. However, his long hair cascaded over his face, his skin was delicate, with peach-like cheeks and a rosy complexion. He wore a blue crown, a blue robe, and blue boots. Although he had just jumped out of the water, he was not a drop wet. Upon seeing the figure, he chuckled softly and said, "What a little child this is?"

Unexpectedly, the figure had already used the protective energy of his body to withstand the fall, sustaining only minor injuries. He then employed the technique of carefree movement, keeping his hands still and his feet grounded, with his back pressed against the ground. Suddenly, he sprang up, wielding his curved blade in a horizontal slash. This strike was infused with tremendous strength, powerful enough to sever a tree, and came without any warning. The prince, seeing that the figure was young, was overly complacent and was instantly cut in half at the waist by the figure's attack.

He recalled the fierce battle not long ago, and with a sweep of cowardice, he felt his blood boil, secretly pondering: "If it were not for Senior Brother Chen's ruthless training, how could I have defeated this Prince of Soldiers? If I could not defeat him, I would surely die a fate worse than death, a sight too tragic to behold. I am good, and this Prince of Soldiers is evil, but between good and evil, victory and defeat often hinge on a moment. If good is strong, it can withstand evil; if evil is strong, then good will perish and disaster will follow. It is evident that evil does not always triumph over good."

Xinghai felt a surge of joy and turned to look at him, seeing that Chen Zhe was covered in blood but unscathed, while his long sword was splattered with fresh blood and flesh. Xinghai asked, "Senior Brother, what happened to that ship?"

The young man misinterpreted his meaning, with a stern expression and a fierce gaze, coldly sneering: "What you imply is that I am not far from death? What a boastful fool you are, you beast, what is your name?"

In recent days, he has been at the helm through the night, becoming increasingly skilled, no longer perceiving it as a hardship, but rather experiencing a sense of freedom and ease. The sea is no longer a lair of demons, but has transformed into an unprecedented wonderland. It seems that if he continues to sail like this, he will reach an unimaginable paradise at the end of the sea

Reaching the top of the mast, Xinghai turned around, gripping the curved blade tightly, and struck at the Prince of Soldiers. The Prince of Soldiers opened his mouth, spitting out a mouthful of water, which struck with the force of a hammer. Xinghai let out a cry of agony and fell from the mast, landing heavily with a thud.

Resigned to the futility of further debate, he said: "You will stand guard tonight, and I will take your place in the morning"

The figure was greatly invigorated, raising the curved blade and shouting: "You deserve to die, a wicked and ugly scoundrel, go feed the fish in the sea!" After saying this, he felt that the words were not quite right: this land had turned into water, and it was likely that it would not feed the fish, but rather be swallowed by them.

Xinghai Dao: "How can it not be a little doll? You are not much older than I am"

The remaining ship's horn blared loudly, unexpectedly turning away. Xinghai exclaimed, "They are trying to escape; perhaps they are going to fetch reinforcements. Once the army arrives, our ship won't withstand it and we will surely be captured, which would put our lives in jeopardy"

She shot him a glare and said, "I will eventually fall under your spell."

Xinghai advised: "Senior brother, you should be more cautious, lest you stumble and fall, like capsizing in a ditch. There is a saying that goes well: 'Before the expedition is successful, one may perish first.'"

The figure bent its body and floated up, standing on the arms of the figure. The figure only felt a heaviness and heard the bent figure say: "You throw me over with all your strength"

Xinghai looked into the distance where a ship was burning fiercely, with gunpowder exploding inside, flames darting everywhere, occasionally shooting up into the sky, and said with a smile: "To go against you, Senior Brother, I fear it is a wish for a long life, and I would never dare to do so"

They have firearms, but when it comes to close quarters, they are not as effective as crossbows and slingshots

Realizing that my words were inappropriate, I quickly admitted my mistake and added: "This cannot be considered a curse; I merely offered a reminder, all of which are admonitions meant to awaken the world, coming from the depths of my heart. Senior brother, you may choose not to believe it, but you should not shy away from facing the truth and seeking help."

Not long after, the ship was once again filled with loud shouts and chaos, with flames dancing wildly and cannonballs exploding, coming to a halt in the middle of the sea

Chen Zhe pointed at the prince and said: "He possesses the skill of transforming the intangible into the tangible and the tangible into the intangible, but before his death, his true energy was insufficient, making it difficult for him to unleash it. Fortunately, this person has a shallow level of cultivation; otherwise, even if you were to injure him, he would still be able to escape."

Regarding the benefits of physical form, Dao said: "Senior brother, you may sleep a little longer; I am quite energetic."

Xinghai, feeling somewhat displeased, thought to himself: "When I say this land is not strong, it is out of my humility and respect. Why do you also echo my words? If that is the case, wouldn't I lose face?" Fortunately, there were no others around, so maintaining face was of little importance.

Xinghai repeatedly nodded and said: "That was close, that was close." He then asked: "Is he really the Earth God? It shouldn't be too difficult to deal with. I think he is just a fraudster."

The figure shook its head and said: "There is nothing at all, only the bodies of the dead, but they have also been cleaned up."

After pondering for a moment, he said: "This is also the first time I have encountered a geomantic land, but the records of the supernatural state that geomantic lands can be strong or weak. The weak are like insects, while the strong can be compared to divine dragons. Although this person is wicked, he is likely a weak one."

The body is restless, the heart is in turmoil, and I wish the sea breeze would blow a little faster, allowing this ship to break through the waves and sail far away from this place

Although this strike hit the target, the sensation was too soft, as if it had not truly landed. Nevertheless, the prince of the soldiers had already sustained serious injuries, his blue robe stained red with blood, yet he managed to stand up again. His eyes were bloodshot, and he angrily declared: "Good, good, good, I will tear you to pieces, and even in death, you shall not find peace"

The figure floated lightly like a flying disc, drifting for twenty zhang. Then employing the technique of dragon fire and wind, it surged forward, advancing another twenty zhang. In the hazy moonlight, the form appeared ethereal, and its posture was extraordinarily graceful, resembling a fairy treading on air, evoking deep admiration within.

Chenzhe said: "Even if I can't sleep, I must sleep!" Without further discussion, he walked into the cabin. Xinghai was scolded again, sighed, stuck out his tongue, and could only admit his misfortune

The young man laughed heartily, resembling the sound of a tsunami, quite resounding. He said: "What are you? How dare you retort against me! I ask you, what valuable and entertaining items do you have on your ship? Hand them all over."

Suddenly, Xinghai heard an unusual sound in the wind, which turned out to be Chen Zhe conveying a message. He said, "Bring the boat over here." Xinghai maneuvered for a moment and headed in that direction. When they were about twenty zhang away, Chen Zhe jumped back again.

The figure before him, with a demeanor that suggested he must be the leader of pirates, audaciously referred to himself as "this deity, this prince." One could only fear that his background was not insignificant. He recalled having read a travelogue about foreign lands, which stated: in the world, among the sacred mountains and great rivers, wherever spiritual energy gathers, there must be beings governing nature. These beings, having absorbed the spiritual energy of the sun and moon, are authorized by the celestial deities and possess considerable supernatural powers, referred to as "the Land Deity of Feng Shui," also known as "the Mortal Gods of the Earth." However, this military prince was both fierce and malevolent, unlike the Land Deity, resembling more a sea monster. These beings, having absorbed the spiritual energy of the sun and moon, are authorized by the celestial deities and possess considerable supernatural powers, referred to as "the Land Deity of Feng Shui," also known as "the Mortal Gods of the Earth." However, this military prince was both fierce and malevolent, unlike the Land Deity, resembling more a sea monster.

With a mix of fear and anger, Xinghai replied: "How dare you call me a beast? I am inherently noble and do not converse with those who speak filth."

The Prince of Soldiers sighed, "This could have killed him, what a pity! I originally intended to execute him by slicing. " But after a moment's thought, he said, "I have heard that the noble dragon fire has a strong constitution; he must have only broken his bones. How wonderful, how wonderful! I still want to cut his flesh into pieces. " Thus, he flowed down his body and soon arrived beside the figure.

The young man shouted, "You ignorant fool, have you not heard of me, the Prince of the Three Sacred Weapons of the West Sea?"

Xinghai angrily said: "You were going to chop me into minced meat anyway, what is the difference between that and being torn to pieces? I am doomed to die a miserable death, so I might as well fight you to the end!" After saying this, he charged forward again.

Xinghai took a step back and shook his head, saying: "I do not wish to."

Xinghai Dao: "Senior brother, can you really fly?"

The figure rushed towards the mast, naturally employing the Dragon Fire Body Refining Technique; this movement was exceedingly swift, causing the prince to miss his strike.

The Prince of Soldiers was taken aback and turned to leave, but his body creaked as his arms suddenly elongated by ten feet, the bones piercing through flesh. This was the wicked technique of the Wandering Form and Shape skill. With a swifter and more ruthless strike, it pierced through the Prince of Soldiers' throat. He fell to the ground, his body becoming limp as if it were about to melt away. He clasped his hands in a gesture, seemingly attempting to cast a spell, but his hands trembled violently as he stammered, "I I". With a whoosh, both flesh and bone transformed into a puddle of clear water.

At that moment, there was a sound of splashing water by the side of the boat, and a person jumped onto the vessel. Xinghai thought to himself, "It is a diving pirate!" Turning around, he saw that it was a young man of striking appearance, about the same age as Xinghai.

The figure felt somewhat at ease: "This entire ship of pirates is no match for a single person, hmm, his Dragon Fire skill is practiced to perfection, and facing two hundred people is not a problem at all"

Chen Zhedao said, "Shut up!" His tone was quite displeased, and with a stern expression, he lifted him high and, using all his strength, threw him into the sea

Xinghai patted his chest and said: "You are truly bold. If you were to fall into the water, with your slow movements, wouldn't you be like a tiger that has fallen to the plains, being bullied by dogs?"

He tentatively asked, "Are you the land in this sea?"

The young man was quite pleased and said, "Not bad, not bad, you are not entirely ignorant. Now do you understand fear? Within a radius of 100 miles, all of this is my territory." After saying this, he raised his hand, and a trident flew from the sea, aiming directly at the figure, and in an instant, it pierced forward.

The young man laughed and said: "Then I must let you know. I, the deity, enjoy eating humans, especially fond of consuming young boys and girls. At your tender age, you must be a young boy, right? I have a good heart; when I catch someone, I simply carve out their heart to eat, and that person dies instantly without feeling any pain. However, since you have shown me disrespect, once I capture you, I will chop you into pieces and eat you, making your death a torment beyond words."