We agreed to set sail, so you'd become the ruler of the deep sea?

Chapter 293 Bloody Hunt! The Tremors of the [River of Blood]
"do not know."

The expressionless sailor, Gamba, was like a hard, smelly rock, speaking with a stern face.

"If you're so capable, go ask Captain Simon."

Hearing this, the frivolous sailor Milott wasn't annoyed; he just grinned and said, "How could I possibly have that kind of guts!"

"But it seems that we are not the only ship leaving port this time."

"【Bloodfang】【Crimson Baron】【Black Rose】【Whale】【and our 【Winchester】..."

"Five large ships, comparable to Federation Tier III battleships, departed port at almost the same time. This is something far from simple!"

Milot counted on his fingers, muttering, "This driving is comparable to that bloody hunt a few years ago."

"However, there haven't been any ships near [Liuli Island] these past few days. Is it worth Captain Simon and his crew going to such lengths?"

At that moment, a name suddenly popped out from the usually taciturn Gangba.

"【Black Swan】."

Upon hearing the name, Milot paused, then fell into a long silence.

This is not only because of the ship's reputation at sea, but also because the two of them have a deep connection with the Black Swan.

In fact, they were crew members of the Black Swan.

However, when the old captain passed away, the two left the Black Swan and subsequently wandered from ship to ship, surviving several near-death experiences.

They have experienced brutal naval battles and witnessed terrifying sea monsters.

Finally, the two of them drifted to the Glass Isle, where they were taken in by the captain of the Winchester and transformed into low-level vampires.

This experience, even for ordinary people like them, can be described as extraordinary.

The two thought they would probably never hear anything about the Black Swan in their lifetime.

But who would have thought that the rumors related to the Black Swan would never stop!
First, the renowned Blood Moon Secret Realm was destroyed by the Black Swan, and many islands issued a warrant for the Black Swan's arrest.

Then, the once-mighty Blood Duke was sunk by the Black Swan, causing its bounty to skyrocket once again.

After that, the Black Swan disappeared for a period of time, leading the two to believe that the ship's adventure had finally come to an end.

But they never expected...

Not long after, rumors began to circulate that the Black Swan had appeared in the Silent Sea and uprooted the entire City of Giant Trees!
Such a remarkable record is something that not only the small "Black Swan" in their memory could not achieve, but even the "Winchester" beneath their feet could not.

A few days ago, Gamba heard that the Black Swan was speeding toward Glass Island.

This led them to connect the unusual movements of the vampire ship with this.

"You mean... these five large ships set sail to deal with the Black Swan?"

Milott stared wide-eyed, still somewhat incredulous.

"This...this can't be serious, can it? What kind of deep-seated grudge could this be?"

"That wanted poster has been out for so long, how can it still hold such a grudge against the vampires?"

"Why? Just because of the destruction of that [Blood Moon Secret Realm]?"

After so much time on the road, Milot is no longer the sailor who used to hang out in a small place like Duke Island.

Having traveled so far, regardless of how much my strength has increased, my perspective has certainly broadened considerably.

Therefore, Milott understood very clearly—

That [Blood Moon Secret Realm] is quite a rare existence around [Duke Island].

However, in the central sea area like [Liuli Island], it doesn't even rank highly, and it's meaningless to the high-ranking vampires.

Otherwise, the bounty for the Black Swan would have already soared to several thousand or even tens of thousands of gold dragon coins.

Milot simply couldn't understand why the vampires were so obsessed with the Black Swan.

At this moment, Gamba said in a deep voice, "Last time, I heard Captain Simon say that they sensed the tremors of the [River of Blood] some time ago."

"It seems that the resurgence of a certain vampire bloodline has stirred the [River of Blood]."

"hiss……"

Milot gasped.

"River of Blood" is what the vampires call the source of their secret power.

It is said that the [River of Blood] is located somewhere in the [Secret Sea], and is incredibly ancient and mysterious.

People usually only know that the oldest vampire, the Crimson Lord, was born from the primordial Crimson Mother Tree.

Few people know that the Crimson Mother Tree is a drop of blood from the River of Blood!

Low-level vampires like Milot and Gamba can't even personally experience the [River of Blood], let alone hear about its legends from others.

Milot murmured, "What kind of bloodline could possibly trigger the River of Blood?"

"and many more……"

Thinking of this, Milot suddenly came to his senses and grasped the previous blind spot.

"You mean, the vampire who defected from Silvermoon Island on the Black Swan is the one who started the River of Blood?"

"And he is the target of our bloody hunt?"

Gamba nodded: "If I'm not mistaken, that should be the case."

"Wow, that's really amazing."

Milot sighed, then let out a somewhat somber sigh.

"However, none of these things concern us."

"With our abilities, we can only be spectators at best, and we might even lose our lives if we're not careful."

He was naturally a little regretful. If he had chosen to stay on the Black Swan, he might have a place on that famous ship now.

Then we wouldn't have to face each other with arms as we do today.

But there's no going back in life, and we still have to live our lives, right?

at this time.

Gamba suddenly raised his head and looked in one direction on the sea.

"coming!"

clang!clang!clang!
As the alarm bells rang urgently, a massive, dark ship emerged from the thin mist on the sea and entered the view of the crew of the Winchester.

Milott was speechless.

The ship that appeared on the sea, apart from the black swan carved on its prow, was completely different from the "Black Swan" he remembered.

Enormous, solid, and majestic... it is like an iceberg crashing down from the sea, or a giant sea monster rampaging through the ocean.

The jet-black hull, made of some unknown material, appeared sturdy and cold, and inexplicably gave off an ominous feeling.

It's as if staring at it for too long would steal your soul.

The patterns engraved on the hull subtly echo the surrounding sea.

The light flickered, like breathing.

It also inexplicably evokes images of a star-studded night sky.

Beneath the surface of the sea where the Black Swan lies, an even larger shadow seems to lurk. The ripples it creates during its journey slowly spread around with a distorted and eerie texture.

Those cannons, the magic-patterned heavy cannon standing in the center of the bow...

Just looking at that dark cannon muzzle gives you an instinctive sense of crisis, like being watched by a wild beast.

Moreover, what's incredible is that...

Despite its enormous size, the Black Swan's speed is still incredibly fast, like an arrow released from a bow!

It's hard to imagine what kind of propulsion system could drive this large ship at such a speed, cutting through the waves.

Just a few breaths.

Milott and Gamba could vaguely see the view on the deck.

He saw a handsome man with a back as sharp as a sword, holding the helm, standing on the ship like a reef in a storm, staring at him with a cold gaze.

He was watching everyone aboard the Winchester.

"That's... the current Black Swan?"

Milott felt an unusual dryness in her throat, making it difficult to speak.

Even though he had overestimated the Black Swan's transformation as much as possible, the sight that directly entered his eyes still had a strong impact on him.

However, Milot clearly realized that it was the Black Swan, with which he had spent a considerable amount of time, and not another ship with the same name.

Perhaps it's because... the ship's spirit has never changed?
However, no one cared what Milot was thinking at the moment.

Just as he had said before, the two of them were nothing more than insignificant minions in such a naval battle, and could easily become cannon fodder with a single shelling.

The one who truly decided the fate of the Winchester was Captain Simon, who stood on the deck.

He had a sailor's scimitar and a flintlock musket hanging at his waist, and his whole body exuded a cold, bloody aura.

Simon's skin was much paler than that of an average person, and the crimson stain at the corner of his mouth was a trace left from when he had just consumed the blood of a virgin girl.

Upon seeing the Black Swan hurtling towards them, Simon did not immediately order an attack. Instead, he glanced at the first mate beside him.

The first mate immediately understood, took out a megaphone, and shouted towards the Black Swan.

"Captain of the Black Swan, we have not come with any hostility."

"In fact, perhaps we can even become staunch allies!"

……

……

On the deck of the Black Swan.

Upon hearing this shout, Xia En raised an eyebrow, his expression somewhat strange.

To be honest, he had no idea what these vampire ships were trying to do.

A few days ago, guided by the Diamond Star, Shane successfully piloted the Black Swan away from the Misty Sea.

They had barely left the fog when they encountered a ship that clearly had a vampire-like design.

Shaen had initially thought they were there to kill him, but now it seemed the vampires had other motives.
The amplified voice could be heard continuing to come from the Winchester.

“Principal of the Steam Church, Phia Potugal!”

Upon hearing her name, Fei Ya abruptly raised her head.

However, what the other person said next surprised him even more.

"You are crucial to the revival of our vampire clan!"

"As long as you are willing to return to our embrace, you will directly become a first-class bloodline and enjoy the treatment of a vampire prince!"

"Similarly, our grudges with the Black Swan will be wiped clean, we will drop the warrant for the Black Swan's arrest, and we will even provide you with unconditional assistance!"

"Captain of the Black Swan, what do you think of this deal?"

After hearing these words, Xia En frowned.

Even he hadn't expected that the vampires would suddenly make such a request.

Although Xia En knew long ago that Fei Ya also possessed a special bloodline, he did not know that his bloodline would be this special!
First-class race!
Vampire Prince!
This kind of treatment is something even Twilight, who was once known as the "Blood of Burning Gold," probably couldn't enjoy.

The other party's last words, which seemed to be a gesture of goodwill towards him, the captain, were actually a blatant threat!
If we do not agree to their conditions and hand over Feiya, this magnificent ship in front of us will undoubtedly launch an attack immediately.

If it were just this one ship, Shane wouldn't have any reservations and would simply crush it.

However, in Xia En's peripheral vision.

Another ship, no smaller than this one, resembled a shark, following closely behind the Black Swan, poised to launch a deadly attack at any moment.

Moreover, enemy ships were spotted even further away.

As for naval battles, Shane wasn't afraid.

On those ships, he also clearly sensed the presence of several individuals whose strength was no less than his own.

There was another aura, and just sensing it made Xia En secretly startled.

I don't know whether it's sixth or seventh order.

Clearly, the vampires have deployed their true elites and strongest warriors for this operation!
Once they board the ship, the situation will change dramatically.

In large-scale naval battles, high-level secret cultivators often play a decisive role, and must be guarded against.

However, more than these obstacles, Shane was concerned about Feiya's thoughts.

Although he once said that even if a crew member wanted to leave, he would break their legs and tie them up to keep them there.

But when it really came down to it, Shane still wanted to respect the ideas of each crew member.

If Feiya decides that she can have a better future in the vampire clan, he wouldn't mind letting her go.

Xia En turned her head and looked at the boy who was even more beautiful than a girl.

Without a word, just one glance was enough for Xia En to understand Fei Ya's decision.

Feiya's hesitation wasn't about whether or not to enjoy the treatment of a prince, but rather whether or not to sacrifice herself for the safety of the Black Swan and its captain.

Xia En said calmly, "Feiya, I once told you that as long as you want to stay on my ship, no one can take you away!"

"But, Captain Shane..."

Feiya glanced around out of the corner of her eye.

The remaining four vampire warships, along with the Winchester in front of them, formed a large net, completely surrounding the Black Swan.

Xia En waved his hand: "Don't worry about them."

"I'm only asking you this: do you want to stay on the Black Swan?"

Feiya replied decisively, "Yes!"

Xia En grasped his hand and laughed heartily.

"It's just a predicament, watch me lead you out of it!"

The next moment, the Black Swan suddenly let out a sound that resounded across the sea!

(End of this chapter)