The old butler, his hair streaked with white and his body badly injured, looked haggard and weathered. He gazed at the young boy and girl who stood before him, his heart filled with indescribable pain and self-reproach. It was his duty to uphold his responsibilities and protect the boy and girl, but now he was the one having to risk their lives to protect them, which only deepened the old butler's grief.
Tears streamed down his face as he deeply felt that all this misfortune was caused by his own poor decisions, and he was unable to let go of the torment and pain in his heart. Unfortunately, he was now unable to even escort the young master and young lady out of danger; his serious injuries left him powerless.
The girl was pale as she stared intently at the approaching pirates. After a fierce battle, the number of guards on their merchant ship had been greatly reduced. More than a third of the soldiers had been killed or wounded, and some had been transferred to fight the fire. At this moment, only a mere two hundred people were still putting up a stubborn resistance.
Although these two hundred-plus people seemed like a large number, they appeared insignificant in the face of the pirate army. The pirates outnumbered their group by more than twice, and this disparity in strength undoubtedly plunged the merchant ship's crew into an even more desperate situation.
Most importantly, the merchant fleet lacked a powerful figure capable of turning the tide in this confrontation. The strongest member of the merchant fleet, the old steward, was only at the mid-stage of the God Realm, while the pirate captain was also at the mid-stage of the God Realm, and they even had a pirate first mate at the early stage of the God Realm assisting them. It was only through the combined efforts of the two that the old steward was severely injured and unable to fight any longer.
In the unique environment of the core sea area, divine power is abundant, but this does not mean that beings of the highest rank are readily available. In fact, the hierarchy of gods in this region is roughly as follows.
Demigods are like newborns or toddlers, lower-level gods are like teenagers, middle-level gods are like adults, and higher-level gods are like the elderly. Although gods do not need to worry about lifespan, the increase in age does not necessarily bring an absolute increase in strength, and most gods find it difficult to surpass the level of chief gods.
In the core sea area, the dominant beings are the superior and intermediate gods, who make up about 70% to 80% of the total population. Gods below the level of the main god are just like ordinary people here, and many of them cannot even use basic divine spells.
This is because the suppressive effect of the core sea area is extremely strong. Divine arts that are considered to be at the level of main gods in high-level sea areas can only play the role of lower-level divine arts here at most. This is also why most battles are mainly close combat.
While the core sea area raises the bar for cultivation, it also restricts the flow and dissemination of much information. For example, the paths to advancement for main gods, god-kings, and even creator gods are secrets that are difficult for most people to grasp, and ordinary citizens are often completely unaware of them.
Therefore, for those gods who have not yet reached the level of a main god, how to obtain a way to break through to a higher realm has become a huge problem.
Undoubtedly, the core sea area is rich in natural treasures, including rare gems that can help cultivators break through to the level of a main god or even a god-king, thus attracting a large number of adventurers. However, this sea area is also a breeding ground for many challenges. Sea beasts roam freely, and natural disasters occur frequently. Countless adventurers have ultimately perished here, failing to realize their dreams.
There are also some people who just lie low, since they have unlimited lifespans anyway, so they save money to buy rare and precious materials. They are the so-called working class, the working spirit, and they strive to become the best. Although it may take a long time.
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On this perilous night, a life-or-death struggle between the merchant ship and the pirates raged on, but neither the pirates, fighting tooth and nail, nor the merchant ship's crew, resisting fiercely, noticed the strange phenomenon quietly occurring above the ship. In the pitch-black night, a pure light suddenly appeared, bright and dazzling, yet unnoticed by anyone.
It is worth mentioning that in the core sea area, angels have the ability to fly because of their wings, and can soar freely over the vast sea.
The pure white light vanished quickly, replaced by the figure of a stunningly beautiful woman, Gabriel, who had come from the yacht to provide support.
Looking down at the fierce battle below, Gabriel's eyes revealed a hint of disdain. She thought to herself, on the harsh battlefield between hell and heaven, such combat skills would probably not even last a second. Even the newly recruited angels who had just entered the battlefield were far more powerful than these people.
She shook her head slightly, and with a wave of her right hand, a dazzling lightsaber appeared out of thin air. Then, she landed as lightly as a feather in the center of the fierce battle, her elegant posture contrasting sharply with the chaotic battlefield around her.
Gabriel's sudden appearance was like a sharp sword piercing through the chaos of the battlefield. The pirates and merchant ship guards stopped their attacks and retreated in unison, staring in astonishment at the mysterious woman who had suddenly entered the battlefield.
Gabriel glanced at the exhausted and precarious crew of the merchant ship, then turned her gaze to the arrogant and domineering pirates. Although she didn't know why Chen Ping had asked her to come to the rescue, she was deeply disgusted by the pirates' vile behavior, especially the harassment she had experienced on the yacht earlier, which made her even more resentful.
Thinking of this, Gabriel frowned slightly. She didn't want to hear any more insults from the pirates. The next moment, she launched an attack without hesitation. With a light swing of her lightsaber, a snow-white, dazzling blade of light instantly pierced the night sky, heading straight for the pirates.
This attack was like a thunderbolt, sweeping away the pirate camp with overwhelming force. The pirates were powerless to resist and fell one after another into pools of blood. Gabriel ended the battle with lightning speed, and all the pirates were defeated and killed, their blood staining the deck.
Holy crap!
The crew of the merchant ship stared in disbelief at the dead pirate. The pirate who had almost wiped them out was dead just like that? With just one blow?
The crew and guards on the merchant ship stared in astonishment at the scene before them. Their previously despairing eyes were now filled with a spark of hope. They could not believe that this seemingly frail woman possessed such great strength and unwavering determination.
Gabriel sheathed her lightsaber, her eyes cold and resolute. She knew that her actions were not motivated by personal grudges. If Chen Ping hadn't given the order, she would never have come. Besides, the pirates were simply courting death.
A moment of silence fell over the deck. Everyone stared blankly at the woman in front of them. Although she had killed the pirates and saved them, they were now unsure whether she would turn against them.
Therefore, no one dared to make any rash moves.
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