The combat forces of Mist Island gradually revived, fully recovering in just two days.
What should have taken at least twenty days to complete was compressed into a terrifyingly short timeframe under Yang Luo's insane feeding frenzy!
"Hissss—ROAR!!!"
A roar far more immense and ancient than the Three-Headed Serpent's, brimming with endless savagery and greed, erupted from the heart of Mist Island like a tangible sonic blast!
The entire island trembled violently as the ink-thick mist churned into a massive vortex under the force of the roar.
Deep within the island, all dormant Exotic Beast Eggs had hatched. Countless single-headed snakes, double-headed snakes, and even several newly born Three-Headed Serpents surged from the ground like a tide, filling the air with deafening hisses.
The already awakened Exotic Beasts now bore darker scales and fiercer auras, their eyes gleaming with an insatiable hunger for flesh.
The King had fully awakened, its shadow looming over the island like a physical presence—cold, ravenous, and overwhelmingly powerful!
Its colossal form finally broke free from its last restraints, revealing a glimpse through the dense fog: a massive serpent scale, dark gold in hue and etched with eerie runes.
Mist Island had transformed into a boiling Serpent Nest, teeming with countless snakes, the mist so thick it felt tangible, the danger escalating exponentially.
Then, the Serpent King's voice boomed across the land:
"Dominant Feather Pirate Crew! Ye Yu! Come to Mist Island at once and meet your death! Otherwise, I shall lead the Army of Ten Thousand Snakes to annihilate your Pirate Crew! If you surrender yourself to be devoured, your crew may live a little longer."
This declaration instantly spread across the world.
Countless Pirates paled in fear, while civilians trembled in terror.
At the King's Alliance stronghold, Yang Luo stood at the bow of his ship, feeling the bone-chilling pressure emanating from Mist Island. Yet, his face twisted into a deranged, triumphant grin.
"It's done! Hahaha! It's done!" His eyes burned with manic excitement.
"Two days! Just two days! Ye Yu, let's see you pull off another miracle now!"
Yang Luo immediately issued orders to broadcast a surrender ultimatum to the Dominant Feather Pirate Crew via public channels:
"Brothers of the Dominant Feather Pirate Crew! Do you hear? The King of Mist Island has fully awakened! Its wrath can boil seas and scorch mountains! Ye Yu's arrogance in slaying its general has earned the Serpent King's wrath—he is doomed!"
"But the King's vengeance is against Ye Yu alone. Why must the rest of you perish with him?"
"I, Yang Luo, on behalf of the King's Alliance, solemnly declare this: Abandon the Dominant Feather Pirate Crew now and join our Alliance! We will grant you protection! This is your last chance to survive! Lay down your arms and leave that doomed ship behind—live!"
The broadcast was laced with manipulation and division, aiming to sow panic and discord within the Dominant Feather Pirate Crew.
Yang Luo could already envision the crew crumbling, its members scrambling to flee in desperation.
Yet, the response from the Tyrant Feather Pirate Ship was nothing but scornful laughter!
"Bullshit! Yang Luo, you vile, inhuman monster! You fed your own brothers to those beasts, and now you dare spew this garbage?!"
"Sanctuary? Seek refuge with beasts like you who'd even feed their own to the wolves? I'd rather die fighting!"
"Where the Captain goes, I go! Mist Island can go to hell! The Serpent King is nothing! If you want to lay a finger on our Captain, you'll have to get past my blade first!"
"The Dominant Feather Pirate Crew has only ghosts who died in battle, not dogs who surrendered!"
"Two days have passed. Don't think we don't know it was your doing."
...
The resolve of the Dominant Feather Pirate Crew was unshakable, their unity stronger than anyone could have imagined.
Meanwhile, Ye Yu narrowed his eyes and issued a proclamation, his voice broadcasted live across the world, carrying the weight of an oath.
"After this, I, Ye Yu, swear to kill Yang Luo! And to annihilate his pirate crew!"
Yang Luo's expression darkened, his crew panicking.
Yang Luo sneered. "What's there to fear? Empty threats. He won't survive this."
...
At this moment, Wang Quanshi and the others never expected their attempts to sow discord to fail so utterly.
Not a single member of the Dominant Feather Pirate Crew wavered—not one deserted! Whether seasoned veterans or fresh recruits drawn by reputation, all erupted with astonishing solidarity!
Their trust in Ye Yu and their loyalty to the crew had long transcended life and death.
Yang Luo's schemes to divide them were useless—instead, they only fueled the crew's burning wrath and unyielding will to fight!
Especially now that they knew it was Yang Luo's doing.
Yang Luo didn't care that he'd been exposed. After all, Mist Island had awakened, and the Dominant Feather Pirate Crew had no time to flee.
Xia Ling watched the furious crew, pride and determination flashing in her eyes.
Xiao Ke silently polished his rifle barrel, his gaze as sharp as ever.
Sun Long drew all three of his blades, their edges gleaming coldly.
Zhao Yan'er's body blazed with flames, her eyes resolute.
Standing at the ship's prow, Ye Yu listened to the deafening roars of his crew, feeling their unbreakable will, and a faint smile of satisfaction curled his lips.
...
Yang Luo's face twisted in fury. "A bunch of fools! Still clinging to loyalty when death is at your door?!"
Wang Quanshi frowned. "Can they withstand Mist Island?"
"Withstand? Impossible. And since they're hellbent on dying, let's make sure they perish completely—give them true despair!"
He issued his final, most ruthless command over the alliance's communication channel:
"All members of the King's Alliance, heed my order!"
"Mist Island's forces are about to attack—target the Dominant Feather Pirate Crew!"
"This is our best chance—our only chance—to eliminate this thorn in our side and avenge our fallen brothers!"
"I command all forces of the King's Alliance to follow Mist Island's assault and strike with everything we have!"
"Once Mist Island has weakened them, we deliver the killing blow! Crush them utterly—leave none alive!"
The moment the order was given, the channel fell deathly silent—then erupted with waves of protest and terror.
"What?! We're fighting the Dominant Feather again?!"
"Captain Yang Luo! Haven't we learned from last time?!"
"Ye Yu is too terrifying! We—"
...
"SHUT YOUR MOUTHS!"
Yang Luo's roar drowned out all dissent, leaving no room for argument.
"Last time it was because we were careless! But now? Mist Island is sending out all their forces to fight Ye Yu's group to the death. When the Dominant Feather Pirate Crew is at a disadvantage, we'll strike. Mist Island definitely won't interfere—they'd prefer us to help eliminate them so they can swallow up the Dominant Feather Pirate Crew."
"So this time, there's no way Ye Yu can work another miracle. We must seize this opportunity. If we don't take this chance to completely destroy the Dominant Feather Pirate Crew, we'll never be able to turn the tables!"
Gradually, the panic subsided.
Captains Wang Quanshi, Song Ling, Lin Muxue, and others wavered. After all, Ye Yu had humiliated them many times, and they deeply wished for his death. So they agreed.
This time, they were certain—the Dominant Feather Pirate Crew was doomed!
(End of Chapter)