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

Chapter 296 Arrival at the Federation's Highest City—[Liuli Island!]

Among vampires, the purity and antiquity of one's bloodline hold immense significance.

Otherwise, there wouldn't be such a strict system of classifying races as first-class, second-class, and third-class.

—Like a solid pyramid formed by bloodlines, it cannot be transgressed.

The fundamental reason is that bloodline greatly influences the combat power and talent of vampires. Lower-ranking vampires may never be able to advance to the third rank or even higher in their entire lives.

At the same time, high-ranking vampires with noble bloodlines naturally have a suppressive effect on lower-ranking vampires.

Even if they are not direct descendants, the superior bloodline will exert a significant pressure on the inferior bloodline.

The greater the difference in rank, the more pronounced the pressure.

This "bloodline suppression" is the origin of the strict hierarchical system of vampires.

In the past, it was always Dobam who used his bloodline to suppress other vampires.

But right now...

He sensed an awe-inspiring and inviolable majesty emanating from this "girl" whose rank was far lower than his own, as well as a tremor that came from the depths of his blood!

This oppressive force clearly acted on Dobam's body, causing his blood core to freeze as if frozen, and its pulsation speed to slow down significantly.

—The blood core is the heart of the vampire.

After several advancements in rank, the ordinary heart can no longer contain the increasingly potent blood of the vampires, so the shape of the heart changes.

It transformed into a core that resembled both crystals and flesh.

The blood core is also the source of the vampire's power.

The discomfort caused by the restriction of blood flow is no less than the pain of a large hand tightly gripping the heart.

With Dobam's strength, blocking that slash should have been effortless.

However, with the arrival of bloodline suppression, his blood seemed to stagnate, and the flow of his secret power became extremely sluggish.

It was as if an invisible shackle was binding Dobham's entire body.

Even with 100% of their combat power, they can't unleash even 50%!

Although the suppression lasted only a short time, it was enough for Shane!

laugh--

The Blood Demon Sword, imbued with immense force, slashed down at Dobam!

The hard skull didn't last even a second, splitting open as if it were butter being cut with a knife.

The blood within Dobam's body displayed an unusually tenacious spirit, constantly changing form and unleashing its secret power to block the falling demonic sword.

The feeling of this sword strike was not like cutting into flesh, but rather like cutting into a pool of sticky glue. The resistance was very obvious, and it even gave people a disgusting feeling.

Shaen was not without a way to deal with this.

A flash of bloodlust suddenly appeared in his eyes.

Immediately, the Blood Demon Sword in his hand suddenly emitted an extremely bright blood-red light.

Enveloped in a bloody aura, Dobham lost control of his own blood.

Instead of hindering the demonic sword, the blood was rapidly absorbed into it, making the weapon even sharper and more bizarre.

This is why Shane used the [Blood Shape Technique] instead of the Shadow Blade.

Don't forget, he also possesses the talent of [Blood Power], which allows him to control the secret power of blood.

Moreover, after Feiya's bloodline transformation, due to the effect of [Captain's Majesty], Shane's talent was also enhanced.

In fact.

Even Shaen didn't know that the reason his [Blood Power] could work on Dobam was because a portion of his Blood Secret Power originated from Feiya.

This means that Xia En can be indirectly regarded as a descendant of Fei Ya, inheriting a portion of the ancient and noble bloodline.

"How could this be... Even you..."

Dobam, whose head had been severed in half, was still alive, and from some unknown organ, he let out an incredulous roar.

Amidst the shock and fear, there was also a strong sense of envy and jealousy.

He dared not and did not want to accept that the captain before him was also a possessor of the ancestral bloodline.

Although it's unclear what Dobham misunderstood.

But Shane would certainly not miss such a golden opportunity.

He roared, channeling all his strength, gripping the now sharper and larger Blood Demon Sword, and pressed it down forcefully.

With a comprehensive stat of 16, the results of Xia En's past efforts—the training he gained during the [Deep Sea Dive], the various talents on his stat sheet, and the blessing from the ship's soul—are all poured into this one sword strike.

At the same time, the [Projected Body], covered in shadowy blades, also opened its arms to Dobam.

It was like a gaping, black maw full of sharp teeth that swallowed it whole.

"No!!!"

Amidst a piercing scream, the Blood Demon Sword cleaved Dobam's chest from top to bottom, splitting him in two.

The crucial blood core was also shattered by a single sword strike.

Even those fragments were all destroyed into even smaller fragments by the shadow of the [Projected Body].

From a very early time, Shane knew that vampires possessed extremely powerful regenerative abilities.

This is especially true for higher-ranking vampires.

Ordinary methods such as beheading or piercing the heart cannot truly kill them.

Therefore, when facing the sixth-tier Dobam, Shane dared not be careless in the slightest.

Even if it was the opponent's flesh and blood, Xia En activated the [Touch of the Deep] beside him to completely tear it apart and devour it.

Only when Dobham's body completely disappeared from sight in physical form did everyone breathe a sigh of relief.

Faia's face still showed disbelief as she murmured.

"Did we really kill him? He must have been a sixth-tier Mystic, right?"

It's not hard to understand why Fei Ya was surprised.

No matter what, Dobam was a sixth-tier Mystic, and in Feiya's eyes, he was nothing short of a legendary figure.

The difference between the third and sixth orders is so great that it is difficult to measure.

What's more, he's a vampire known for being difficult to kill!
But at this moment, Dobham actually died under their combined attack.

Moreover, the entire battle seemed to have lasted less than a minute?
It's hard for Faia not to suspect that Dobam might have some other tricks up his sleeve, or that only one of his clones died.
Upon hearing this, Xia En said with unusual certainty, "Don't worry, he is really dead."

The reason why Xia En was able to make this judgment is very simple—

[Ship Soul Experience +5%! (Black Swan)]

[Ship Soul EXP +5%! (Diamond Star)]

The information flashing on the panel fully proves this point.

However, in reality, the fact that Shane and his team were able to kill Dobam so swiftly and decisively also involved a significant element of luck.

The most important point is...

Relying on his vampire-like near-immortal self-healing ability, Dobam dared to board the Black Swan alone.

Secondly, before boarding the ship, he seemed to have used some kind of secret technique to cross the sea and catch up at top speed.

In other words, he was not at his peak when he boarded the ship.

In contrast, Shane not only used his Projected Body and his true form simultaneously, but also his Void Secret Power and Feiya's bloodline suppression.

A combination of factors led to Dobham's easy death.

In gaming terms, it's like being completely controlled and killed.

He didn't even have time to use any secret techniques or skills.

If Dobam had been more cautious and had carefully tested Shane and the others' abilities before recklessly taking the blows head-on, he would have posed a significant threat to them. Even if Shane had won, he would have paid a heavy price.

Fortunately, there are no "what ifs" in the world.

Dobham ultimately paid the price for his arrogance.

"I can actually stand up to a sixth-tier Mystic Path user head-on now...?"

Xia En clenched his fist, feeling the power flowing through his body, and couldn't help but feel a little excited.

Unlike the battle against Twilight on Sand Island, this time, the opponent was not subject to any invisible restrictions, and he did not rely on Karles' power.

Compared to the situation in the [City of Giant Trees] where they were besieged by three sixth-tier secret cultivators and could only struggle to hold on with no chance of winning.

Xia En was certain that he had indeed become much stronger!
He had taken another big step closer to his goal.

However, Shane did not relax.

On the contrary, he knew very well that he was not out of danger.

The several powerful auras that kept approaching on the sea surface and in the seawater are proof of this.

The good news is.

Due to the arrival of the Great Dark Heaven, the appearance of the Diamond Star, and the incredible diving capabilities of the Black Swan...

With the Black Rose and Winchester destroyed one after another, the encirclement formed by the five vampire warships is no longer there.

Thinking of this, Xia En gripped the steering wheel again and spoke in his mind.

"Little Black, break out of the sea!"

【Yes, master! 】

With Xiao Hei's agreement, the Black Swan swam upwards like a whale, instantly breaking through the sea surface and speeding forward against the wind and waves.

While the feeling of traveling underwater with the [Deep Sea Body] talent is great, underwater navigation is more or less subject to the resistance of seawater.

In terms of speed alone, it's faster on the sea!

Right now, as long as the Black Swan maintains full speed, it can shake off those pursuing vampire powerhouses!
In terms of short-term bursts of power, the Secret Pathfinders are definitely stronger than the ships, but once the time is prolonged, the advantages of the ships become apparent.

Because no matter what, those who travel the secret path will eventually get tired!

However, what happened next was beyond Xia En's expectations.

……

……

Several streaks of blood-red light flashed across the sea like rainbows.

The target is the Black Swan ahead.

But soon, all of these blood-red figures stopped moving in unison.

Simply because they all sensed the fall of one of their kind!

Powerful vampires usually possess a strong sense of bloodline, and when that bloodline suddenly becomes dormant, there is usually only one possibility.

"Dobam...is dead?"

Amidst a streak of blood-red light, a shocked voice rang out: "This...this is impossible..."

The vampire in the other crimson light was also shocked: "It's true that the ship has methods to deal with sixth-tier powerhouses, but there is clearly no sixth-tier secret path practitioner."

"How could Dobham die? And... so quickly?"

The vampires' tenacious vitality is an instinct ingrained in their very being.

Therefore, even when faced with attacks that could cut their bodies, they often do not dodge.

It could even be said that the vampires have long been accustomed to the "trading wounds for wounds" combat style.

Therefore.

They were so shocked only after realizing that Dobham was really dead.

Amidst the shock, a sense of apprehension and vigilance inevitably arose in everyone's hearts.

Since Dobham was killed by the crew of the Black Swan, then they... might die too!
"What to do next?"

The first vampire to speak asked, "Should we continue the pursuit?"

"Of course!"

Someone vowed, "We will avenge Dobam!"

Immediately, the streaks of light that had paused resumed their pursuit.

However, only those who observe closely can notice that the speed of the several streaks of blood seemed to have slowed down compared to before?
The longer you live, the more afraid you become of death.

This law is especially applicable to vampires.

Even though they knew that with their own combat strength, they could completely overwhelm the Black Swan.

But what if that ship still has methods to kill sixth-tier secret cultivators?
Even if it can only be used once, no vampire wants to be the unlucky one.

"Hmph, you bunch of cowardly fools!"

Among the crowd, someone pointed out incisively, "If we don't catch up with him now, we'll have no chance to make a move once we enter the waters of [Liuli Island]."

"If we let them escape alive, they'll be held accountable one by one later!"

These words finally provoked the vampires.

The speed of the blood-red light increased again.

However, they hadn't caught up with the Black Swan yet.

Not far away on the sea, two ships bearing the Federation's [Starwave] insignia appeared.

"It's a escort ship from [Liuli Island]!"

The vampires' expressions changed slightly: "Strange, how come they just happened to appear in this area of ​​the sea?"

Soon, everyone looked at the thickest streak of blood-red light and asked, "Lord Richard, what should we do now?"

The owner of this blood-red light was the vampire who had just woken everyone up with his curses.

His intense hostility towards the Black Swan stemmed not only from his determination to acquire Feiya, but also from…

He is Twilight's brother, the captain of the Burning Gold!

After learning of his sister's death, Richard added the Black Swan to his kill list.

He had thought that this bloody hunt would wash away his hatred with the blood of his enemies, but he never expected to encounter so many unexpected events.

Richard's expression grew increasingly grim as he watched the escort ship closing in on the Black Swan.

"A Federation escort ship..."

This sea area has not actually come under the formal management of [Liuli Island].

But now that the Federation's escort ships have arrived, launching another attack would undoubtedly be a challenge to the Federation's authority!
After his expression changed several times, Richard's face turned ashen, and he said in a hateful voice, "Let's go!"

……

……

the other side.

The Black Swan arrived next to the two escort ships.

There was no communication between the two sides, but the escort ship suddenly changed direction.

Although Shane had some doubts, he still piloted the Black Swan and followed behind the two ships.

It didn't take long.

Not far away, a vast and bustling island can already be vaguely seen.

Arrive at the Federation's highest city—[Liuli Island!]

(End of this chapter)