Chapter 207: I Guess He's Basically Dead!

Chapter 207: I Guess He's Basically Dead!



However, this was good as well.

After a brief probing, Ren had a good grasp of his opponent's strength.

With physical abilities comparable to a Great Knight, the thin layer of water membrane on the opponent's body was incredibly troublesome, seemingly capable of nullifying most of the damage.

With these two factors combined, the opponent's strength surpassed that of the Zalar Resistance Army Captain Parix.

"Bang!"

The two were separated by over ten meters due to the intense collision.

At this moment, Myrko of the Sea God Sect sensed something amiss. The opponent's strength was too formidable, almost akin to a Great Knight.

A group of people appeared at the corner of the road, led by a one-eyed man carrying an exaggeratedly large bow, followed by more than twenty robust men on horseback.

"Bang! Bang!"

This startled Myrko, who turned around in surprise, his eyes widening in shock.

"Crack!"

Captain Jack waved his hand, leading the charge as more than twenty pirates followed closely behind, rushing towards the seaside—towards the Special Task Force's wagon.

"Him?"

[Your skill, Blazing Light, has been enhanced. Experience +17]



"Boss, but Myrko is from the Sea God Sect."

Every time the shattered giant claw blocked an attack, Myrko endured excruciating pain, akin to childbirth.

Suddenly, a flash of insight crossed his mind, and he blurted out, "Are you the new Fishing Harbor Governor, Ren?"

Among the Sea God Sect cultivators, what they hated and feared the most was fire.

Evidently, for the 'Emerald' to issue a warning, it must not be an ordinary caravan.

A small emerald-green bird descended from the sky, circling around Veronica. Her eyes brightened, and she turned to say, "Major Marika, a group of people are rapidly approaching us. It seems a battle is inevitable."

However, Ren relentlessly pursued, delivering a 45-degree diagonal slash that instantly cleaved the pirate in half, nearly gutting Myrko in the process.

In this narrow cave, if he dared to charge in, his two-handed weapon would be unable to swing freely, rendering most of his combat power useless!

Seconds later, as Myrko ceased spewing acid, he peered through the yellowish smoke to assess the battle's outcome. Suddenly, a blinding flash of light shot out from the dissipating smoke.

In that case, not only would he not need to flee, but he might also have a chance to counterattack!

"Maybe... that's right." The girl sounded a bit disheartened for a moment. —Meanwhile, Ren and Myrko's chase continued.

As a ranged attack, Ren's hammer blow sent a large patch of acid into the air, where it immediately came into contact with the mud, blocking most of the acid and creating a thick cloud of smoke.

Combining the two, from a probability perspective, the chance of breaking through the water membrane shield was extremely high. The previous hammer strike was a successful hit! Seizing this opportunity, Ren continuously unleashed Thunderclap Hammer Technique, delivering a series of heavy hammer blows, forcing Myrko to retreat.

Ren's previous sword strike had cut off most of the opponent's beard.

At the same time, he bound Myrko's entire body like a zongzi, then stepped forward and delivered two heavy blows with his hammer to Myrko's legs.

The opponent's speed was impressive, and this back and forth had likely wasted at least half an hour of his time.

However, Ren wasn't worried. The opponent's all-out escape speed couldn't be sustained indefinitely, and they would soon tire, leading to a decrease in speed.

"Are you a Great Knight? No, you don't show any signs of mana release!" Myrko couldn't help but repeatedly appraise Ren.

To prevent the opponent from casting evil spells, Ren tore off a piece of cloth and stuffed it into Myrko's mouth.

[Your skill, Tokadal Punch Art, has been enhanced. Experience +423]



Immediately after, Ren didn't choose to grip the hammer handle and struggle with Myrko. Instead, he gripped the hilt of his two-handed greatsword and executed an arcing slash.

"Are you a pig?"

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Hmm? How does the opponent know who I am? If they know I'm Ren, that's understandable, but knowing that I'm the new governor of Fishing Harbor is extraordinary.

Facing Ren, who now held a two-handed greatsword and had a two-handed warhammer slung on his back, matched the information conveyed by the Black Flame Church.

In the blink of an eye, Ren spun, instantly appearing on the left, and swung his pitch-black pig-headed hammer from top to bottom, striking the ground with the secret technique 'Earth-Cracking Hammer'! "Boom!"

"Swish!"

Marika's face paled slightly.

Damn it, Ren's strength exceeded the information conveyed by the Black Flame Church, and by a significant margin! Fck the Black Flame Church! They even deceive the Sea God Sect! I must return to the sect and immediately report this news.

Myrko's eyes widened in pain, his mouth opening and closing as if he wanted to shout, but at this moment, he could only endure the pain.

Myrko's giant claw was shattered, and the octopus's tentacles were cleanly severed, leaving him severely injured. However, his legs were unharmed, so as he desperately fled, Ren couldn't do much to stop him for the time being.

Myrko immediately closed his eyes and blocked the bright light with his arm to prevent it from affecting his vision.

"Run! Leave everything behind! Get back to the ship quickly!"

Marika frowned deeply.

"Slap!"

Ren looked at Myrko, whose knee joint was already severely twisted and deformed, and nodded in satisfaction.

It was clear that Myrko had used some kind of area-of-effect attack. But at that moment, Ren was still four to five meters away from him, and it was too late to stop the attack immediately.

[Your Great Bear Sword Technique skill has improved. Experience gained: +466]



Ren grabbed the rope and jumped onto his horse, dragging Myrko as they raced towards the agreed-upon location with Marika.

Although Ren didn't respond to Myrko's words, Myrko was convinced that his judgment was correct.

A white seagull quickly descended and circled around Veronica before perching on her arm. It seemed to have read something, and Veronica's eyebrows furrowed as she exclaimed, "Huh? Sir Ren has deviated from his original route and is now rushing towards the seaside."

At the same time, Ren slightly rotated the handle of the two-handed warhammer in his hand, causing the pointed end of the pig-headed hammer to face upwards.

"This is bad!"

With this strike, the pointed end of Ren's pig-headed hammer directly pierced the water shield and struck Myrko's hard lobster claw, leaving a thumb-sized crack on the thick shell.

However, this was a lucky break.

"Didn't you see that the kid couldn't beat us in the end, and he used us as a shield?" "Damn the Sea God Sect! A few years ago, without them, we lived more freely in these waters. Pfft!"

Before Marika could say anything, Veronica muttered a spell, and suddenly, a large white owl flew in from the distance. Its body, excluding the wings, was almost the size of an adult.

It turned out that Ren had just taken the opportunity to cast a spell similar to a flash bomb.

The two engaged in a rapid clash in the narrow cave. Ren had already sheathed his gleaming greatsword and was now fighting with his iron fists against the exhausted Myrko.

"Boss, what if Myrko goes back and reports that we didn't follow orders?" The burly man finally realized something, and this time, he didn't even address him as 'Sir'.

But Ren relentlessly pursued him.

The pig-headed hammer, entangled with octopus-like tentacles, fell to the ground.

Hehe!

This time, he had learned his lesson and didn't waste time with idle chatter. Instead, he quickly began reciting a prayer.

Immediately, a figure burst out of the smoke, wielding a dark and heavy hammer. It struck towards Myrko, who was shielding his eyes! When Myrko reacted, the dark pig-headed hammer was already within striking distance. This caused his pupils to shrink in fear, and in a critical moment, he blocked Ren's heavy hammer attack with his giant claw while grimacing and uttering two short, sharp tones.

At that moment, he noticed that Ren was holding a two-handed warhammer and had a two-handed greatsword on his back.

[Armor Piercing (Passive): Your understanding of sharp weapons has reached an extremely high level. You can concentrate your strength at a single point, significantly increasing the probability of piercing through the enemy's armor.]



Veronica had witnessed Ren's speed, and for him to escape from Ren's grasp meant he was no ordinary opponent. If he were a pirate, he would undoubtedly be a big catch.

At the edge of the Special Task Force's wagon.

"Blazing Light!"

This caused the surrounding pirates to reveal looks of terror and flee in all directions.

A few minutes later.

'Slap!' Another loud slap on the back of the head.

A deep wound, visible to the bone, appeared on Myrko's back shell.

Myrko, looking disheveled, dodged and hid behind Captain Jack again.

"Ahhhh!"

More importantly, Ren was currently using the pointed end of the pig-headed hammer, which had a sharp weapon effect.

At the same time, he opened his mouth wide, preparing to spit out the same acid as before.

With the remaining attribute points decreasing from 5 to 4, Agility increased from 22 to 23.

"I guess he's as good as dead!" Jack recalled the expressionless young man from earlier and said with a hint of fear.

The pirate who had been drenched immediately screamed in agony. He covered his face with both hands, and his entire body, from head to toe, began to melt like a wax figure.

At that moment, pale green fluid was gushing out from the cut in his tentacles.

He quickly scanned the area around the cave entrance, judging that it wasn't a trap set up by Myrko in advance, but more likely the nest of some animal. Then, he charged into the cave.

This design was rarely seen, instantly giving him a sense of familiarity.

Secondly, aside from the newly appointed Fishing Harbor Town governor, it was unlikely for such a skilled fighter to be in this area.

After all, being a messenger was far less thrilling than fighting on the battlefield. The girl thought to herself.

[You have experienced a battle. Knight (Superb) experience gained: +285, Apprentice Wizard (Superb) experience gained: +151]



As the blurry figures darted across the open ground, the earth beneath them erupted with dull thuds, a sign of intense combat.

Although White Seagull was not Veronica's contracted creature, and her death would not affect her, the loss of her beloved companion still infuriated Veronica. Meanwhile, Marika had an idea.

Miyarko, feeling embarrassed by his current state, shouted loudly, using the pincer tip of his right hand and Ren's Pig-Head Hammer to forcefully collide with each other. "Clang!"

Could it be that guy?

Ren was gaining on him, which surprised Miyarko.

Ren dragged the barely conscious Miyarko by the leg out of the cave.

"What's going on here?" Ren wondered.

The zealotry of the heretic cultists was beyond imagination. Ren thought that the Navy might have more targeted methods to pry information from them.

Despite being beaten to near death, the heretic refused to reveal anything about the Sea God Sect.

Unexpectedly, the heretic arrived a few days early.

Miyarko was caught off guard when Captain Jack suddenly dodged, causing him to sustain another injury. Now, instead of confronting the pirates, he decided to flee at full speed.

A flash of light passed by. "Plop!"

[Your skill, Hot Field, has improved. Experience +26]



Despite losing face as a pirate captain, he managed to dodge Ren's furious slash.

However, Veronica, standing nearby, had a different opinion. Excitedly, she said, "Is this the 'Bloodshot Archer'? I didn't seek him out, but he came to me and killed my White Seagull!"

She struck the heretic, preventing Miyarko from executing his plan to spit acid at close range.

During the fight, Ren had used quite a few spells, so the Apprentice Wizard (Superb) gained substantial experience, currently reaching Level 5 (1670/2000).

Surprisingly, Ren cast a spell, which was not mentioned in the Black Flame Church's intelligence report.

"A fire spell?" Miyarko's face turned grim.

One of the Jack Pirates failed to dodge in time and was drenched by the spell.

Miyarko was cautious, fearing traps that might lure Ren into danger.

Ren, however, had no habit of answering enemy questions. He quickly chanted an incantation and cast the spell 'Hot Field'.

But the next moment, his smile froze.

"Major Marika, should we help?" the girl asked eagerly.

Facing the rapidly approaching Ren, Captain Jack rolled away to the side.

Marika paused for a moment, then shared her assessment:

Actually, he had misjudged the situation.

Although Level 5 Kadar Martial Arts couldn't unleash Secret Techniques or overwhelm Miyarko in skill, Ren's recent point allocation had boosted his physical condition to its peak. His iron-fist, enhanced by plate gauntlets, delivered powerful blows in this narrow space, making it almost impossible for Miyarko to dodge. It was a pure strength contest!

Miyarko's face paled, and he no longer had the desire to continue fighting.

Suddenly, a warm current surged from his heart, instantly dispelling the fatigue and soreness in Ren's muscles.

Marika's pretty face turned serious, and she immediately gave the order, "Full alert! Enemies are approaching, possibly..."

Miyarko felt a chill down his spine, followed by intense pain. His Octopus Tentacles, resembling whiskers, were not dead hair but living muscle tissue, making the pain unbearable.

"Hmm? What did 'Emerald Green' say?" Marika asked, her face changing.

"Wait a moment. If Ren needs help, I think he would have sent word through White Seagull," Marika said calmly.

The sound of a heavy object hitting the ground echoed.

Ren slowed down slightly at the cave entrance.

"'Emerald Green' said there are many fast... and archers."

Miyarko's eyes lit up as he had a brilliant idea.

A large chunk of earth was struck, flying into the air.

Captain Jack's face turned ashen.

"Smack!"

Within seconds, Miyarko realized something was wrong. The heretic's strange spell wasn't powerful, but he felt waves of heat, and his Water Shield showed signs of evaporation.

Miyarko's heart sank.

Half a minute later, suddenly, Veronica's face changed, and she exclaimed, "One of my White Seagulls has been shot!"

Suddenly, a hidden cave appeared before Miyarko.

The cave was barely large enough for a person and seemed to be a small bear's den.

"It's indeed the 'Bloodshot Archer' Phil Kratz!"

But Ren wouldn't let the heretic cast his evil spell. With a tap of his foot, the ground erupted, and Ren shot forward like an arrow towards Miyarko. But the next moment, Ren's pupils contracted.

"Sizzle!"

But Ren wasn't completely empty-handed either.

"The White Seagull told me that Lord Ren chased after a Black Cloaked Man, and they were both moving very fast," the girl with twin ponytails said, turning to Marika.

"No! There are two of them now!"

Myarko's giant claw shell shattered instantly! However, the pointed end of Ren's Pig-headed Hammer pierced into Myarko's giant claw, but then, Myarko's original octopus beard suddenly grew rapidly, wrapping tightly around Ren's hammer.

Ren's eyes narrowed, he had expected a sonic attack from his opponent, but instead, the other party spat out a highly corrosive liquid. Nonetheless, this didn't hinder Ren's response at this moment.

"Bang!"

Kadar Martial Arts reached lv5 (1010/2000), and his progress directly surpassed half! In the cave earlier, Ren had punched Myarko repeatedly, knocking him down.

Calculating the time, it was indeed about time for them to arrive.

"Quickly, let's retreat to the sea while they're not back yet."

"Swish!"

Myarko's words caused Ren to pause in surprise.

Myarko's chest suddenly swelled, and his neck thickened as if a cannonball was about to burst out of his chest! Ren was all too familiar with this type of bodily transformation, for his Great Bear Sword Technique's secret move, 'Roaring Strike', was exactly like this!

Sparks flew!

Myarko quickly retreated, moving behind a pirate.

Almost simultaneously, Myarko's mouth spat out a pale yellow, foul-smelling liquid as thick as a wrist. He turned his head from side to side, spraying the liquid in all directions.

A smile appeared on Myarko's face.

As expected, a few minutes later, Myarko's speed began to slow down, while Ren, without hesitation, increased his agility.

"Help?" Captain Jack rolled his eyes at his crewmate and gave him a hard slap on the back of his head.

"Is Myarko your father?!"

Maintaining a safe distance was indeed necessary.

At the same time, a small section of Myarko's claw, about the length of a little finger, was shattered by Ren's hammer, but both of them were pushed back by the powerful recoil. Myarko took advantage of this injured strike to catch his breath.

"What the hell are you doing using us as shields? Do you think we're stupid? Damn the Sea God Sect!"

He glanced at the system notification that had just flooded his screen: 【Your skill, Thunderclap Hammer Technique, has improved. Experience gained: +698】

However, the opportunity to harvest such a 'high-value' target made the entire endeavor very worthwhile.

With a big fish in sight, these insignificant pirates naturally didn't matter.

Myarko charged into the cave.

Due to the obstruction of the earthen wall, only a few drops of acid landed on Ren's steel armor, emitting a sizzling sound as it corroded the surface.

The continuous high temperature of over 100 degrees reduced the stability of Ren's water shield, causing his defense to fluctuate unpredictably.

Damn! If you can't beat them, just run!

Ren was skilled in using two-handed weapons, and his proficiency with both the Two-handed Warhammer and the Two-handed Greatsword was exceptional, as Ren had just experienced firsthand. How the hell did this kid train so well?

He hadn't expected to finish off Myarko before the Storm Tide Operation.

The two engaged in another high-speed clash.

It wasn't Ren's spell, Hot Force Field, that was superior.

But how was this possible? Ren's physical energy consumption was enormous, yet the other party seemed unaffected, closing in on him relentlessly.

"Crack!"

At this moment, Ren vaguely guessed why Myarko had deliberately rushed into the 'Dead End'.

Seeing the two of them, one fleeing and the other in pursuit, disappear into the distance, the remaining members of Jack's pirate crew exchanged puzzled glances. A bearded man approached Captain Jack and asked, "Boss, should we go help?"

Hmm? Two White Seagulls were shot down? A skilled archer?

"It seems that Lord Ren has likely encountered a formidable opponent."

As for why Ren didn't carry Myarko on the saddle behind him, it was mainly because of the Sea God Sect's peculiar abilities. Ren didn't want Myarko too close, as it could pose a potential risk.

Without hesitation, Ren tapped his toes and advanced instead of retreating. With lightning speed, he delivered an uppercut, striking Myarko's chin with tremendous force.

"I'll have the White Seagull check it out." Veronica muttered an incantation, and two White Seagulls flew swiftly in the direction where Emerald Green had warned about the Bloodshot Archer.

This shocked Myarko. "What spell is this? How can it dissolve my shield?" Myarko exclaimed in surprise.

The next second, as Veronica pointed her short staff at Myarko, a pale blue aura began to glow on the giant white owl's body.

"Big White! Finish him!" Veronica's twin ponytails bounced as she shouted crisply.

"Tweet~"

The giant white owl, empowered by the spell, chirped happily and swiftly flew towards the distant Bloodshot Archer, Phil Kratz.

(End of Chapter)

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