Chapter 16: Chapter 16: Cheetah Pirate Crew
Haiyuan is a new sword technique that he has developed over the years by constantly training and gaining insights from the sea. It is a technique created with the ocean as its foundation, granting significant enhancement in or near the sea. This will be another sword technique of his. In the future, his swordsmanship will certainly not be limited to just the Infinite Sword and Haiyuan, but each technique will be a part of his path of the sword.
After an hour of full-speed sailing, they finally broke free from the adverse weather zone. The dark clouds dispersed, sunlight poured over the sea, and a long-awaited warmth returned.
"Finally out of it. The weather in the New World really changes on a whim," Li Yuan sighed with relief. He wasn't afraid of natural disasters like these but was concerned about whether the ship and his junior brothers on board could withstand them.
"Senior Brother, you're completely soaked. Here, dry yourself off." Razili handed him a dry towel with concern.
Li Yuan instinctively took the towel and began to dry himself. The towel carried a faint fragrance, a scent that was Razili's own. He glanced at Razili; she was also drenched by the seawater, yet she offered him the towel before drying herself off.
Over the past year, Razili had matured significantly; her figure had become more pronounced. Her curvy figure could be described as devilish. Coupled with her shoulder-length golden hair and exquisitely beautiful face, even the Empress of later generations might not surpass Razili in beauty.
"Senior Brother, I'm going now."
Noticing Li Yuan staring at her, Razili realized her embarrassing state, blushed, and quickly ran back to the cabin.
"Men, huh!"
Watching Razili's retreating figure, Li Yuan touched his nose. Over the years, his mind had been entirely focused on becoming stronger. Even though a single word from him would have Razili obediently waiting for him in the room, he hadn't had such thoughts before. Back then, he was burdened with immense pressure and urgency, leaving no room for such considerations.
Now that his strength had grown, the immense pressure had dissipated, allowing suppressed desires to surface. "I was too restrained before. With great power, it's perfectly fine to let my true nature be unleashed!"
"Power, authority, wealth, beauty—I want them all!"
At that moment, Li Yuan's entire aura underwent a drastic change. If he was once a powerful swordsman just starting out, a sword partially drawn but still half sheathed, now he was a fully unsheathed blade, sharp, powerful, and domineering. Everything he desired, he would seize with his sword.
"Senior Brother, we've reached Soro Island!"
Three days later, Kalu from the lookout announced excitedly after spotting the island ahead with a telescope. After all, this was their first stop after setting sail, an event of great significance.
"Oh? We've finally arrived. In that case, everyone should prepare according to the plan. Leave some people on the ship, and the rest go ashore to replenish supplies," said Li Yuan, stopping his training. Over the past three days, he had been training his Haki, striving to increase its quantity for full body coverage. Thus, he hadn't started the subsequent training of the "Sword God Body Tempering Technique" yet. After all, his current Haki was too limited, and starting the training now would be inefficient. It would be more effective to wait until Haki could cover his entire body.
"Hmm? Another pirate crew?"
Upon approaching, they discovered a pirate ship in the port of Soro Island, similar in size to theirs.
"Senior Brother, that's the Cheetah Pirate Crew, with about three hundred members. The captain is Cheetah Wex, with a bounty equal to yours, 110 million Beli," Razili said after recognizing the flag on the pirate ship and finding Wex's wanted poster among a pile of others.
"In that case, let's approach and prepare for battle! This is our first battle since setting sail. If the Cheetah Pirate Crew is sensible, we might spare them. If not, we'll annihilate them," Li Yuan said, his eyes fixed on the pirate ship ahead, his voice reaching every crew member's ears.
"Hahaha, I can't wait!"
"My sword is thirsting for battle!"
"Finally, it's my turn."
Li Yuan's words stirred excitement among the crew. Previously, Li Yuan had resolved all troubles himself, leaving no room for them to showcase their skills. Now, they were all at the prime of their lives, full of vigor and energy. Although staying behind Li Yuan was safe, they too wanted to make a name for themselves. Besides their captain, the rest of the Cheetah Pirate Crew weren't worthy of Li Yuan's attention, leaving them to his crew.
**Cheetah Pirate Crew**
"Vice Captain, there's a warship approaching with an unfamiliar pirate flag!" A lackey on the Cheetah pirate ship pointed at the flag adorned with a skull and a radiant heavenly sword.
"What nonsense pirate crew is that? We've never seen such a flag. Who knows how they got a warship to use as a pirate ship," said Cheetah Pirate Crew's Vice Captain Slo dismissively. "Fire at them, sink them. We don't want the captain to be disturbed while plundering treasures. Otherwise, the captain will be angry."
"Understood, Vice Captain. Everyone, aim at the pirate ship behind and fire!"
"Boom!!!!"
"Bang Bang!!!"
The five cannons on the Cheetah pirate ship all aimed at Li Yuan's ship and fired. Watching the five cannonballs approach, Li Yuan didn't act. This small scene didn't require his intervention.
"One Sword Style: Unsheathing Technique!"
"One Sword Style: Infinite Slash!"
Kano and Kalu leaped up as the cannonballs approached, slicing through them with their swords. The cannonballs split in half and exploded mid-air, leaving the ship unharmed. The two were the most outstanding disciples of the Infinite Sword Dojo besides Li Yuan, often receiving his guidance. Though they hadn't reached the level of cutting iron yet, it was only a matter of time. Reaching the level of a sword master wasn't impossible either.
"Vice Captain, those guys seem strong. They slashed all our cannonballs," said the lackey who fired the cannon.
"Slashed them, so what? Keep firing and exhaust their strength. Once we're close, we'll board their ship and kill them all!" Slo slapped the lackey and scolded him.
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