Zi Yanxin sat in the cockpit, watching the scene unfolding outside the Star Spirit Flower. There were more than two hundred people engaged in a fierce battle in the starry sky, most of them were level 11 warriors and about one-third were level 12 powerhouses.
This hundred-strong battle was a rare spectacle even in the vast starry sky, but for her, it was at most an entertaining diversion. She had seen battles between powerhouses whose every move was comparable to a Death Ray Cannon, capable of easily destroying planets. Even watching such battles was extremely dangerous; a slight carelessness could lead to being caught in the aftermath. The scene before her could only be considered a small skirmish.
"Indeed, after approaching the Hunting Bow, even the Star Pirates' quality has improved. They managed to gather nearly thirty level 12 powerhouses."
Zi Yanxin was not the only one watching the battle in the cockpit. The Star Spirit Flower was less than fifteen days away from the Hunting Bow, with only three more Space Jumps remaining. With the destination in sight, everyone seemed very relaxed, like soldiers about to end a long, arduous battle, just waiting to enjoy the final fruits of victory.
"As expected of Haiji Dao's and Pablo's disciples, their strength is truly monstrous! Each of them can easily sweep through the other level 12s, and their only worthy opponents are probably each other." Someone in the cockpit couldn't help but exclaim.
Indeed, on the screen, within the fierce battle group, two figures were exceptionally outstanding. One was radiating green energy light all over, while the other was enveloped in blue ice flames. Both of their strengths were astonishing. Though both were level 12, there was almost no one on the field who could withstand a single blow from them.
A casual strike from either of them could easily crush any level 12 Star Pirate. In fact, the number of level 12 powerhouses on the Star Pirate side was almost double that of the level 12s dispatched by the Star Spirit Flower. However, due to the presence of these two, the battle situation showed a one-sided trend.
The Star Pirate group, whose overall strength was clearly superior to the Star Spirit Flower, was routed. More than ten level 12 powerhouses had already fallen.
"It looks like the battle is almost over."
"Praise Mister Anon and the beautiful and powerful Miss Zoe. They are absolutely the most outstanding martial arts geniuses I have ever seen in my life, bar none!"
"By the way, where is Haiji Dao's other disciple? I haven't seen him even once."
"Perhaps his personality is a bit reclusive; he hasn't left his rest cabin since boarding the ship."
"Alright."
In the cockpit, many people had already started raising their glasses in celebration, and the conversation became increasingly relaxed. And just at this moment, the situation on the field suddenly changed.
A giant rainbow light, spanning the starry sky like a heavenly sword, abruptly appeared from the void, then fiercely swept towards the green figure who was dominating the field and fighting exhilaratingly. The latter had no time to react and was directly engulfed by the rainbow light.
"Oh my god!"
In an instant, the atmosphere in the cockpit changed dramatically, many people exclaimed and jumped directly from their seats. Zi Yanxin also quickly stood up, leaning her body closer to the screen, staring unblinkingly at the scene displayed on it. At this moment, the magnificent rainbow light receded.
Scattered limbs and broken arms remained in the starry sky. Almost all of them belonged to the Star Spirit Flower's crew, including level 11s and level 12s.
A figure appeared on the field. A middle-aged man with a long, narrow face, pale complexion, and strikingly dark eye circles. He held a long sword, his gaze sweeping the field like a venomous snake.
"A level 13 powerhouse!" Zi Yanxin's expression slightly solidified, and she uttered these words one by one.
The faces of the personnel in the cockpit also immediately turned grim. At this moment, a green light suddenly lit up in the dim starry sky. Within the green light, a pale figure could be seen, rushing rapidly towards the Star Spirit Flower.
"It's Anon! He's not dead?!"
"I knew he wouldn't die so easily! Good heavens, to survive a full-power strike from a Level 13 powerhouse, he's truly a monster!" People in the cockpit cried out in surprise.
Zi Yanxin quickly said, "Quick, immediately order everyone to retreat back to the ship."
"Yes!"
No sooner had Zi Yanxin's order been given than the situation outside the Star Spirit Flower suddenly changed again. The newly appeared Level 13 Star Pirate, seeing Anon Turing and the others preparing to retreat, slowly curled his lips into a mocking sneer.
"Trying to run now? Hmph!"
The snake-like man casually raised the long sword in his right hand, aimed it in the direction of the fleeing group, and fiercely slashed horizontally. Instantly, the rainbow light that had previously spanned the starry sky reappeared. A crescent-shaped crimson sword light rapidly pursued and expanded towards the crowd. Wherever it passed, the void was cut open like waves, its power terrifying.
The crimson sword light, coming from behind, quickly caught up to a Level 12 powerhouse. The latter didn't even utter a sound before being crushed and swept away. It was like a rolling steel wheel crushing an insect; not to mention the physical body, not even a trace of the martial arts soul escaped.
The faces of those who witnessed this scene all changed. The power of level 13 was well-known, but hearing about it and seeing it with one's own eyes were completely different concepts. Seeing the level 12's complete lack of resistance under this one sword, everyone finally understood how terrifying level 13 truly was. The Law Powers of level 13s were truly frightening.
The powerhouses on the Star Spirit Flower's side were swallowed and crushed by the sword light one after another. Everyone in the cockpit looked alarmed and pale, but Zi Yanxin's expression remained unchanged, and she quickly said, "Quickly go fetch Wu Tian and Haiji Dao!"
No sooner had the order been given than, in the starry sky, a pale white saber light suddenly appeared, and even through the screen, one could feel the strong sense of decay carried within. The saber light and sword light collided, stalemating for a while, causing large areas of collapse and indentation in the starry sky. Immediately following, a thin figure with waist-length white hair appeared in everyone's sight.
"It's Haiji Dao!" Someone in the cockpit exclaimed in surprise.
"Die!"
The moment Haiji Dao appeared, an ice-blue spear light pierced through the void, carrying a murderous aura that seemed to freeze everything. It thrust towards the snake-like middle-aged man. The latter's expression remained unchanged; he raised his hand and slashed out a sword light, blocking the spear light.
A burly figure quickly appeared beside him. Several figures instantly engaged in battle, their Law Power stirring up large swathes of cosmic energy in the starry sky, like fireworks. In a short time, it was dazzling, making it impossible for anyone to clearly see what was happening on the field.
When the turbulent energy gradually subsided, the situation on the field finally became clear. Three figures stood in front of the Star Spirit Flower, blocking the pirates' way. Opposing the three were two figures, one thin and one burly.
The battle between the two sides entered a brief period of calm. Seeing this scene, the expressions on the faces of everyone in the cockpit changed from tension to surprise and then relaxation. Even faint cheers could be heard.
"Wu Tian, Haiji Dao, and Pablo!"
"All three level 13s are here!"
"There are only two level 13s on the other side; luck always favors the great Star Spirit Flower!"
This time, not only others but Zi Yanxin's expression also completely relaxed. She couldn't help letting a hint of relief appear on her face. Fortunately, she had contacted two Level 13 powerhouses who wanted to hitch a ride this time. Otherwise, if it were only Wu Tian, the family's enshrined powerhouse, this hurdle would have been truly difficult to overcome.
Who would have thought that near the Hunting Bow, they would encounter a Star Pirate group with two Level 13 Martial Artists? But no matter what. The Goddess of Luck was ultimately on her side.
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Translation notes by dhoo
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Pablo
巴布罗 (trad. 巴布羅), bā bù luó: hope, silk, sieve
I found 89 occurrences of 巴布羅 in chapters 603, 606 (x3), 607 (x11), 608 (x5), 609 (x6), 610 (x7), 612 (x8), 615 (x8), ... (I don't wanna spoil readers about characters appearance)