Chapter 176: Chapter 95: Shattered Soul Hand Li Hun! Murderous Intent Skyrocketing!_3
“Boom!”
Waves several zhang high surged on the sea as the Black Whale violently shuddered, accompanied by the crackling sound of splintering wood, the Sea Pirate’s ram pierced straight into the hull of the Black Whale.
The intense shock from the collision caused many of the Giant Whale Gang’s martial artists aboard to lose their footing, falling to the ground, while others were thrown into the air, flung overboard, and smashed into the waters below!
Su Changkong’s feet were firmly planted on the deck, keeping himself from being thrown off, but he felt a slight sinking in his heart, knowing that things had gotten troublesome!
“Huanger, third brother, take the spare speedboat and leave!”
Sikong Zhan was bracing himself against the ship’s wall as he hurriedly said to Sikong Huang and Su Changkong.
Now that the Black Whale had been impacted, it had lost its ability to move and would surely be surrounded by the other pirate ships that were closing in, its destruction was inevitable.
What they could do was to minimize the losses, on the Black Whale were small speedboats, which offered a chance of escape!
“What about you, big brother?”
Sikong Huang urgently asked.
“I will leave on another boat! Third brother, take her and go!”
Sikong Zhan roared as he swung his blade to cut the ropes holding the speedboat, allowing it to fall into the still-restless sea, splashing up waves.
Su Changkong pressed Sikong Huang’s shoulder, leading her to jump from the deck and into the speedboat.
“And me! And me!”
Other Giant Whale Gang martial artists nearby had come to their senses and hurriedly jumped towards the speedboat, scrambling over each other, as a speedboat could seat no more than ten people at most.
Several people pulled the oars together, and the small boat sped away quickly toward the distance.
But Sikong Huang saw Sikong Zhan standing on the deck, waving at her, with no intention of leaving.
There were only four or five spare speedboats on the Black Whale, capable of carrying only a few dozen people, while there were at least five hundred aboard the Black Whale, clearly, it was impossible for everyone to leave by boat!
“It was my misjudgment… that led to today’s situation, I have no face to occupy a spot for escaping.”
Sikong Zhan’s mouth twitched with bitterness; he blamed himself, feeling that the ambush by the three Sea Pirate Groups was largely due to his own impatience for success.
Now with the Black Whale damaged and immobilized, ninety percent of the martial artists onboard would lose their lives. Under such circumstances, Sikong Zhan did not allow himself to flee, as he felt he would have no face to meet the other brothers in the gang even if he survived.
Therefore, Sikong Zhan chose to stay on the ship and fight to the death, to buy a little time for the others!
“Big brother!”
Normally steadfast, Sikong Huang’s eyes filled with glistening tears as, knowing him well, she already understood his choice, and all she could do was respect Sikong Zhan’s decision.
Su Changkong too was somewhat silent; if he were in Sikong Zhan’s position, he would likely choose to save his own life, for with life, he would not worry about running out of firewood as long as the hills lasted.
But that was Sikong Zhan’s character; he valued honor and dignity more than life itself, and Su Changkong could understand that too. He could only sigh inwardly, hoping that fortune would favor Sikong Zhan and that he might yet survive!
“Kill them!”
And on the Sea Pirate ship that had collided with the Black Whale, boarding planks were lowered, and many bloodthirsty Sea Pirates clambered aboard the Black Whale, treading the planks.
“Sikong Zhan is here! Come at me if you dare!”
Sikong Zhan, holding a Sawtooth Blade, let out a ferocious roar, drawing the attention of the Sea Pirates. Rolling Qi-Blood Wolf Smoke billowed as all he could do now was fight with everything he had!
Several Sea Pirate ships encircled and closed in, the immobilized Black Whale was like a plump sheep, ready to be slaughtered.
“The plan now, is to shake off pursuit first!”
Su Changkong withdrew his gaze, they were also facing danger.
Huff! Puff!
On the speedboat, several members of the Giant Whale Gang were rowing with all their might, propelling the boat to its maximum speed as they raced in the opposite direction of the Sea Pirate Group.
“Chase! There are people escaping from the Black Whale over there, don’t let any of them get away!”
Not far away, a Sea Pirate ship more than ten zhang long was in hot pursuit; the excitement of a Sea Pirate at the bow was evident, and from the unfurled sails painted with a blood-colored blade pattern, it must be from the Blood Blade Pirate Group!
“Bang!”
Sikong Huang’s beautiful face was filled with a murderous aura as she drew her bow and nocked an arrow, pulling it to a full draw. Amid the vibrating sound of the bowstring, an arrow carrying the sound of wind and thunder shot out.
“Boom!”
On the bow of the pirate ship, the Sea Pirate didn’t even have time to make a sound before an arrow pierced his chest, creating a basketball-sized blood hole, killing him instantly!
“Is that Sikong Huang of the Giant Whale Gang with her Wind-Thunder Arrows?”
“We must capture her! This is a great achievement!”
On the Sea Pirate ship, the pirates quickly ducked to avoid being targeted, and while they were terrified, they were also more excited, knowing that there was a high-profile person on the other ship. Killing or capturing her would be a significant feat!
“Fire!”
Several dozen Sea Pirates on the ship drew their bows and nocked arrows, the arrowheads aflame.
Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!
Dozens of arrows traced parabolic arcs in the air, aiming for the people on the speedboat.
Su Changkong’s actions were quick as lightning; with a flutter of his sleeves, he swept the arrows aimed at him away, sending them plunging into the water.
“Ah!”
On the boat, however, two members of the Giant Whale Gang cried out in agony, struck by arrows.
And some of the flaming arrows that landed on the boat began to burn fiercely; the heads of these arrows were smeared with flammable grease, able to burn even in the water for a while!
Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!
The pirate ship at a distance didn’t get too close but kept on following from behind, continuously shooting flaming arrows.
“Boom, boom, boom!”
Even as Sikong Huang retaliated over and over, her powerful Wind-Thunder Arrows blasted holes into the Sea Pirate ship, sending wood chips flying, but it was to no avail—the speedboat now had three members of the Giant Whale Gang hit by arrows.
More flaming arrows fell on the deck, setting the boat ablaze. Given enough time, the inevitable outcome would be a destroyed boat and loss of life!
Su Changkong was equally anxious; he could only protect himself, and soon, there would be no one to row the boat, making escape even more impossible.
“Take care of yourselves!”
A hint of coldness appeared on Su Changkong’s face as he tossed these words to Sikong Huang and the others before diving directly into the sea.
“Tailai!” Sikong Huang exclaimed in surprise.
At that moment, Su Changkong, holding his breath, dived into the water and swam towards the Sea Pirate ship. Practicing the Turtle Breath Technique, he felt as comfortable in the water as a fish.
With his eyes open underwater, Su Changkong saw the Sea Pirate ship approaching. He then neared its side and began climbing up the hull, his fingers gathering strength and leaving holes in the wooden walls as he climbed agilely like a gecko!