Chapter 192 – Ambushed Midway, Blood Clan Appears

The deep sea at night could be said to be the most tranquil, yet also turbulent, concealing infinite dangers.

This is because the perils visible to the naked eye during the day can be avoided in advance.

But under the cover of night, if darkness appears on the sea surface, it becomes difficult to distinguish hazards, leading to misjudgments about the accuracy of whether a strong wind is approaching.

At this moment, the strong wind was already closing in, yet the ship’s crew failed to detect it in time, each still immersed in enjoying the delicacies of the deep sea.

“Whoosh…”

Just then, the entire passenger ship shook violently, causing tableware in the cabins to crash to the floor, leaving a scene of utter chaos.

“Damn it, a strong wind is coming!!!”

“All personnel to your posts, escort Duke Zhou back to the cabin, quickly!!”

“Damn, how did this strong wind break through the radar scan? Everyone, get to your positions now, roar roar roar!”

In an instant, the ship was filled with the blaring of countless horns, accompanied by the unmistakable sounds of frustration and curses.

Ye Kuang hoisted Duke Zhou onto his back, staggering through the lurching cabin.

But as he grabbed the handrail, he shot forward like an arrow.

Just as he settled Duke Zhou, his extraordinary perception inevitably detected waves of murderous intent closing in.

“Ah…” Suddenly, a scream pierced the night sky, startling everyone aboard once more.

“Enemy attack!!!”

“What kind of monsters are these? Ah…”

“Heh heh heh…”

In one area of the cabin.

Dozens of burly figures rushed out upon hearing the commotion, instantly engaging twenty Black-Clad Men in combat.

Elsewhere.

Hearing the successive screams, Ye Kuang felt the murderous intent so tangible it seemed solid.

At that moment, he was as anxious as an ant scurrying on a hot pot.

Unbeknownst to him, the Elder’s parting words echoed in his ears: At all costs, ensure Duke Zhou’s safety.

“Damn it!” Ye Kuang roared like a dragon, his voice cutting through the stormy seas.

Though he didn’t know who the hidden attackers were, he could easily guess their strength from the screams alone.

Moreover, the fact that they could infiltrate the cabin undetected in such deep waters spoke volumes about their formidable abilities.

Roar roar roar!

Dozens of well-trained, agile figures formed small groups, drawing their Trilateral Daggers and plunging them into the chests of the Black-Clad Men.

In that instant, a wave of terror spread, clearly enveloping the entire cabin.

“They’re from the Blood Clan! Everyone, scatter!!”

“Damn, how did these creatures emerge? Heaven Earth Black Yellow Squad, cover the retreat of the others!”

“Yes!!!”

The Heaven Earth Black Yellow Squad consisted of only twelve members. Upon receiving the order, they each donned specialized gloves and launched a desperate charge.

It was only at this moment that one could discern they were all Peak Kongming martial artists and B-level ability users.

With this combat force joining the fray, they managed to barely hold off the first wave of the assault.

“Heh heh heh… Earl Jack, these pests are quite troublesome.”

“Speed it up, don’t keep that esteemed one waiting. All of you, advance for this Earl.”

…

In an instant, the Heaven Earth Black Yellow Squad moved with disciplined coordination, their formation layered like a ladder, perfectly poised for both offense and defense.What was shocking was that no matter how severely the enemy was wounded, they would become lively and vigorous again after consuming their own blood plasma.

In just half an hour, the Heaven Earth Black Yellow team had already shown signs of exhaustion.

“Captain, I’ll hold them off. You all retreat first.”

“Nonsense! If anyone stays behind, it should be me. You all withdraw first!”

“Captain!!”

As they spoke, a burly figure fearlessly launched a charge.

“Retreat!” Then it was discovered that two people rapidly fell back, followed by two more, then three…

Just when the captain was about to retreat last, an unexpected incident occurred.

Blocking the captain’s retreat path stood a completely black-clad figure.

“Speak, where is Ye Kuang?”

“What? You’re looking for Ye Kuang!”

“Heh heh heh…”

Hearing this, the captain’s face instantly turned extremely grim, clearly not expecting the enemy to be targeting Ye Kuang rather than Duke Zhou.

But as a well-trained warrior, how could he betray his comrade?

“Sir, why waste words with him? Let us first drink some of his blood to teach him a lesson. Besides, I sense his blood seems to conceal some kind of power.”

“Silence!” The black figure’s roar left the scene eerily quiet.

“Last time – where is Ye Kuang?”

Hearing this, the captain’s eyes flickered with uncertainty before he suddenly launched a surprise attack: “Go to hell!”

“Stubborn fool!” The black figure moved in the blink of an eye, his palm now stained with fresh red.

Meanwhile, the captain remained in his charging posture, but his eyes were gradually losing focus.

Yet undeniable was that until the very last moment, the captain maintained his pride with a straight backbone.

Black figure: “Spirited! But that’s all.”

“Sir, may we share some of his blood?”

“Wait a moment. It’s been long since I’ve tasted something so fresh and fragrant.”

No sooner had he spoken than the black figure exhaled heavily and sank his teeth into the captain’s neck, greedily drinking.

“Gulp gulp…”

Instantly, the entire ship cabin filled with horrifying sounds.

Meanwhile elsewhere.

Ye Kuang was burning with anxiety. When he saw the last dozen or so people retreating into the ship’s interior, he couldn’t help but ask the question everyone wanted answered: “Is there anyone else?”

“The captain stayed behind as rear guard… Sob…”

“Stop crying! We’ve all been mentally prepared for this day, we just didn’t expect it to come so soon.”

“I’m going back to save the captain!!”

Hearing this, Ye Kuang gently patted the soldiers’ shoulders and said without turning his head: “Remember, your mission is to protect Duke Zhou’s safety!”

As soon as he finished speaking, he had vanished from the corridor.

“Vice captain, can that kid handle it?”

“Who knows? But he was personally chosen by that Senior, so he must have exceptional qualities.”

“Should we all go together?”

Though tempted, the vice captain firmly rejected the idea: “Remember, our mission is to safely deliver Duke Zhou to the port.”

These words plunged everyone into silence, broken only by the heavy breathing of those present.

But then, thunderous sounds exploded in everyone’s ears, abruptly shattering the night sea’s howling winds.

“Ah, such powerful sound waves – it’s that kid’s voice!!!”