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Chapter 389: Smart Mind, Fierce Fists!
Chapter 389: Smart Mind, Fierce Fists!
"Mo Mo·Bai Bei!"
Sage, exposed to the air, was the first to wave the cape on his shoulder, creating a large black cloud-like formation beneath the crowd about to enter the sea, lifting them all and rising into the air, hovering in mid-air, and quickly approaching the sharp mountain stone island.
Homiz, the thunderstorm cloud, had merged with his cape, and his subordinates couldn't stand on the pure dark clouds, but the cape was a physical entity.
"Oh?"
Kai Hai looked up in surprise, "Is there such a method? It is said that wherever Catastrophe goes, it is accompanied by wind, rain, and thunder. So that's how it is."
The massive black cloud covered half the sky, and the howling gale battered the stones, causing them to crackle and fall, shattering into stone fragments. The once clear sharp mountain stone island was oppressed by the gloomy sky.
Above the black cloud, the subordinates recovered from their brief terror, each drawing their weapons and assuming a combat stance with grim expressions.
Looking up from the ground, one could only see a group of fierce and terrifying pirates gathered within the black cloud.
They seemed to have descended from the heavens, standing on clouds, like divine soldiers and generals, but the black cloud emitted a dark aura, enveloping the pirates, resembling evil spirits and demons in disguise.
At the edge of the black cloud, Sage appeared, overlooking the entire sharp mountain stone island, his gaze fixed on a man holding a feather fan on a hillside, baring his teeth in a sinister smile.
"Waiting for me here! Is it you? Who are you, Kai Hai? Where did you take my ship?"
This man was about fifty or sixty years old, resembling the generation of Crimson Dog and Yellow Ape Qingchi, a man in his prime.
Just as he swung his arm, "As expected, the information has been leaked."
Kai Hai sighed, "The World Government is indeed untrustworthy, but it doesn't matter. I didn't rely on them anyway. The necessary conditions have been met."
He slightly bowed towards the sky and politely said, "Respected Lord of World Desiring City, I am the King of Azure Kingdom, Kai Hai."
"I believe you have heard about this operation. If you are willing to give up the conquest of Azure Kingdom and its surrounding islands, we are willing to accept your protection and raise your flag."
"Hmm? So easy to talk to? Sure, you're the king. Give me your head, and I'll consider it agreed!" Sage said.
"That's absolutely impossible. If I accept your protection, I'm willing to pay protection fees and join your prosperous world. As a king, I'm also willing to help you manage those restless citizens, so you won't have to worry about them."
Kai Hai smiled and said, "A big shot like you doesn't need to do so much. Ruling is enough."
Just like the other Great Pirates, that would be fine.
If Sage truly agreed, Kai Hai would be relieved. He had been concerned about the movements of this Great Pirate in the vicinity.
The conquered people lived much better than before, indicating a very wealthy life. If they could join, under the protection of Catastrophe, he could also seize this wealth.
Moreover, he could even turn Sage's power into his own!
This was his specialty!
"Look, look,"
Sage chuckled and pointed at himself, addressing the crowd on the black cloud, "This is why I don't keep those with laws and principles. Their minds are always filled with such thoughts. So, wherever we conquer, regardless of good or bad, the biggest one must be killed."
Lily's eyes grew colder, and her thoughts were more extreme than Sage's.
Killing one is not enough.
All those with such tendencies should be eliminated. Ohara succeeded in renaming and issuing orders to every place because of this.
"You won't agree? As expected, pirates are always willful and won't give us a choice."
Kai Hai didn't mind Sage's attitude at all. He shook his head and smiled, raising his arm to wave the feather fan, "Then let's see who's stronger, in this place I specifically chose!"
Boom!
Almost as soon as Kai Hai finished speaking, Sage, above the black cloud, created a straight line in the sky, striking directly at Kai Hai.
"Divine Concealment!"
Boom!!
Stones shattered, and dust rose as the ground where Kai Hai had been standing was smashed into a huge depression.
Within the depression, Sage kicked away a rising piece of rubble, furrowing his brow, "Disappeared? Even I can't sense them."
Rumble!
As he spoke, the stone surface suddenly cracked, revealing new green sprouts. The sprouts rapidly grew, transforming into thick tree roots that seemed sentient, quickly piercing towards Sage.
Clang!
The tree's twisted, entangled thorns halted at Sage's surface, blocked by a thin layer of black fire, emitting a crisp sound as they failed to advance further.
Rumble!
More sprouts emerged from the stone crevices, covering the ground, hills, and even the tallest stone pillar. They all burst open, growing into towering trees before the wind.
In no time, the entire island was enveloped by trees, transforming into a forest so dense that sunlight couldn't penetrate.
"Hehehe, welcome to the Sea of Trees. Come and search, Catastrophe, and see if you find us before we break you, or if you find us and face a hopeless death!"
Sage's voice echoed in the air, steady and confident.
"Sage, they're all gone!"
Lily's voice sounded from behind.
He turned to see only two people standing on the coast, atop a cloud formed from a cloak.
One was Lily, and the other was Moriah.
Two thousand people had vanished in the fan's sweep.
Lily took a step with Moonwalk, quickly moving to Sage's side, and shadow bats flew out from the cloud, forming Moriah's figure on the ground.
"It's a power," Moriah said gravely, "a strong one. Only Lily and I resisted it."
"They should be fine."
Lily took out two pieces of paper with Marika and Renitiah's names written on them, letting them move in different directions in her palm.
"The Life Cards show no issues."
Life Cards, a specialty of the New World, were also available to Sage.
These cards were typically made from the user's fingernails or hair, representing their vitality. They could be observed through paper.
When weak, the Life Cards would burn and shrink; when healthy, they would return to their original size, a marvel.
But upon death, they would burn to ashes.
These cards also served as trackers, aiding in location.
With numerous islands under Sage's command, some remained undiscovered, lacking permanent pointers.
Creating new ones would take time, so they temporarily used the Life Cards of local pirate captains and elected leaders for direction.
The two Life Cards indicated Marika and Renitiah were safe. Marika had no cause for concern, and Renitiah, who had been on Wibbur's shoulder, would likely be with him.
With Wibbur, there was little to worry about.
"Sage, should we go search for them? I have a bad feeling," Lily asked.
Sage glanced at the seemingly growing tree roots beneath his feet, his eyes flashing with red light.
"I can still see the future. It's not that I can't sense them; my perception of the surroundings is blocked. And these trees... they're intelligent! Excellent!"
The cloud above transformed back into a cloak, swiftly settling on his shoulders.
"You two go and search, but be cautious. These trees absorb bodily fluids! It's a good plan, trying to defeat my men with time and this technique. But I'll see if you're smart or if my fists are harder!"
Sage raised his fist, gathering a wind blade, and aimed it at the tallest stone mountain, now a colossal tree, before fiercely swinging it.
Swish!
The powerful wind blade sliced through the obstructing trees, scattering broken branches in all directions.
Sage took a step, vanished, and dashed forward.
His Perception Color perception blocked?
No matter!
With the ability to see the future, there's another way!
Using foresight to discern directions, he'd eventually find them.
With Sage's speed, it wouldn't take long.
And this forest couldn't stop him!
(End of Chapter)
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