What a Magical Civilization Can Do!

The celestial phenomena were turbulent, and the clouds were churning. Although most of the fortress's magic cannons locked onto this location had ceased firing, several heavy attack arrays from the central island still maintained a hostile posture.

The intimidating power of the Forbidden Spell was clearly ineffective against them.

Therefore, we must use our true abilities to block it!

"Elemental family calculation in progress!"

On the bridge of the Song of Evergreen, the chief mage pressed down on the crystal balls on both sides, closed his eyes, and unleashed his spiritual power, roaming between heaven and earth to communicate with the ship's magical core. The attack platform was already deployed at full power!

A sudden flash of light appeared on the horizon.

The pagoda of the monks on the high mountain to the west of the central main island shone with a mirror-like radiance.

"Calculation complete!"

Hawkeye shouted, "Enemy's magical artifact type confirmed! Flame-Particle Light Lance Heavy Fire Element Beam Projector! Developed by the Flashfire Alchemical Ordnance Research Center, affiliated with the Arcane Council!"

The latter part of the report was nothing more than a formality.

The chief mage had already given the order, "Deconstruct the elemental model, switch to Swiftwind mode, activate the Frost Protocol! Deploy Ice Mist Prisms in a 30-degree fan shape at the two o'clock position!"

A dreamlike, icy mist spread and dissipated, like the breath of the goddess of winter. The Song of Evergreen blew a freezing wind from the side, instantly chilling the air. Large amounts of seawater were blown into the air, then transformed into shimmering ice flowers and mist that slowly fell, forming an ice and snow prison.

The array of gleaming mage towers emitted a burst of red light.

A blazing beam of fire shot out from the magic fortress array on the main island. The brilliant and intense light struck the refraction unit on the mage tower. The PRISM deflected, and the beam focused, forming an indestructible Flame sword. Under the control of the mage tower, it looked down from a high position, and the surrounding sea was within its strike range!

The Song of Evergreen, the stern warning from Hawkeye, rang out.

"The attack is coming!"

As the refracting Flame-Particle Light Lance PRISM along the sea towards the Song of Evergreen and the Afu, its blazing flames scorching the seawater along its path, and clouds of mist spreading and soaring!

"Activate the magic shield!"

The sword of fire swept across, cleaving into the ice and snow cage set up by the Song of Evergreen. Countless transparent ice crystals refracted and deflected, dispersing the power of the Flame-Particle Light Lance. The extremely cold frost flowers turned into water and then mist under the blazing sun. Using water to control fire is an ancient wisdom of living beings.

The light spear, its power diminished, finally struck the hull of the Song of Evergreen.

But the Frost Shield had already been brilliantly deployed. The irregular, uneven shield was a pre-programmed model, which stemmed from the foundation of the current overlord of Twilight Moon. The ship's magical core was running wildly, and the ice crystals and flames were locked in a stalemate and consumed each other. After a dozen seconds, the heat wave dissipated and the light spear disappeared!

The chief mage roared, "So-so!"

Hawkeye immediately debunked the plan. "Sir! The enemy 'Flame-Particle Light Lance test firing is complete! The Mage Tower's Deflection PRISM is on cooldown! The second wave of attack is expected in thirty seconds! Our Magic Core is already operating at full power!"

So what!

The elven mage had already tossed his hat aside, his long hair flowing, his eyes fierce. Having spent so much time in the navy, even a spellcaster had become a volatile, unruly soldier. "Give me..."

The next moment, the bridge alarm blared, and the mast observation tower reported, "High-speed projectiles are approaching! No high-energy element fluctuations detected!"

"Elemental spectrum identification!" Officer Hawkeye shouted, "Shaped in the form of a giant boulder projectile, a kinetic energy projectile weapon! High chaotic elemental fluctuations detected!"

"Storm Mountain Dragon!" The chief mage's eyes widened. "It's the 'Stone Thrower'!"

A semi-magical war machine Stone Thrower.

Developed by the Storm Mountain Dragon Alchemical Ordnance Center, a subordinate unit of the Arcane Council.

This arms company took a different approach. In designing the revolutionary weapon of war, the magical device, it still adopted the primitive kinetic energy weapon delivery method of conventional warfare in the Mortal World. It used enchantment enhancement, levers, gears and torque made of magical alloys to deliver precision-machined high-energy enchanted projectiles. The advantage of doing so is that it eliminates the need for mental energy guidance, a delivery method that requires high precision but also high skill. After all, the war machine experience accumulated by mortals over thousands of years is still effective.

Their philosophy. "Magic is magic, geometry is geometry."

The chief mage's eyes shone brightly. Wherever his Eagle Eye reached, a huge sphere, artificially polished and inlaid with several rings, soared through the sky high above the dark clouds, swiftly flying towards them!

"Prepare to intercept!" he ordered. "Magic Core Switch, Thundercloud Lightning, Five-Strike Combo..."

The next moment, he heard a tremendous roar.

The sound came from behind; it was the Afu, which was being blocked behind the Song of Evergreen!

Eagle Eye gazed at the sky, and saw two dazzling black shadows, as brilliant as lightning, streaking across the heavens. Even the spellcaster's keen mental power failed to notice the shape of these things. They were like arrows shot by the moon goddess, one after the other, cutting across the sky and hitting the magic missile almost simultaneously!

"My lord! The heavy crossbow magic device on the stern of our friendly ship has launched an attack!"

The chief mage, more alarmed than pleased, shouted, "Activate your shields! Be prepared to defend!"

As the chief mage on a capital ship, he must be thoroughly familiar with the performance of the latest cutting-edge magical artifacts. The kinetic projectiles of the "Stone Thrower" are solid and relatively slow, which means they are easy to intercept. But how could Storm Mountain Dragon, a well-known arms company in the world, not have considered this issue!

Sometimes, blocking is worse than not blocking!

Two armor-piercing shells, one after the other, struck the massive magic missile.

The bullet's several circular iron rings suddenly disintegrated.

A flash of light erupted, and the massive, perfectly round boulder exploded, followed by the dazzling light of the magic array in the sky.

The "Avenger" vector reflection system, which won the annual best design patent from the Arcane Council, was activated immediately. The explosive magic array sprayed in a directional manner, propelling countless shrapnel projectiles down like a shower of flowers!

--Yes, when the bullet is detonated in mid-air by the intercept spell, the Avenger System will activate. Its mechanism is very simple: it will scatter countless fragments containing unstable energy from the bullet, which still has a huge amount of destructive power after being broken, towards the direction from which the intercept spell came!

"Shield switch! Thick Earth Defense..."

Then, a long river of Flame rose from behind and swept into the sky.

"Friendly ship, open fire!"

As Hawkeye reported, countless flashes of light shot into the sky—the trajectories of tracer rounds. What was invisible to the naked eye was a dense barrage of projectiles sweeping through the air like a storm!

The 23mm quadruple anti-aircraft gun, the M61A1 Vulcan gun, was the anti-aircraft firepower that the two superpowers, the United States and the Soviet Union, were proud of. The former came from the legendary Shilka Self-Propelled Anti-Aircraft Gun anti-aircraft gun, while the latter was simply the Phalanx weapon system.

Accompanied by billowing smoke and deafening roars, a surging storm of metal swept across the sky.

Countless massive shell casings were hurled into the sea. The sea monster, which had been continuously suppressed by the flamethrowers, was hit by the scalding shell casings and screamed as it scattered and dodged. Meanwhile, in the sky, the shattered projectiles of the Stone Thrower were swept by the dense firestorm and exploded in mid-air!

Countless even smaller fragments exploded one after another, turning into shattered dust that was carried away by the wind.

The sky was completely empty.

Kang De's calm voice came through the communication channel. "Nothing special."

The mages still fighting on the Song of Evergreen were all taken aback.

Then they heard Kang De's voice.

"Comrades of the Song of Evergreen, Chief Mage in command, Knight Astolfo joins the battle. You now possess combat support from the next-generation common frigate program's multi-purpose medium-sized surface combatant. The entire Broken Isles are within range. Now, tell us what to do."

At this very moment, the Song of Evergreen once again issued a warning. "Flame-Particle Light Lance's cooldown is complete!"

"Magic Shield activated!"

A dazzling shield of ice crystals unfolded, meeting the streaks of flying solar flames head-on. The magic core spun at full speed, and the chief mage shouted, "Your Highness Kang De, destroy that mage tower!"

On the deck of the Afu, Mei Xizhu gave the same advice: the Flame-Particle Light Lance's firing array was protected by layers of heavy fortifications for concealment and security reasons. To strike any corner of the surrounding sea, it would need to be reflected by the deflecting PRISM of the mage towers distributed throughout the island.

Therefore, destroying the mage tower and the deflection PRISM will thwart the attack path of the Flame-Particle Light Lance!

"A straight-line distance of 43 kilometers is already beyond the range of a 122mm howitzer."

Horus calmly stated, "There are three backup attack plans. Given the urgency of the situation and the Song of Evergreen's magic core being overloaded, we must achieve a swift victory. Request a missile strike!"

"Agree!"

"Connecting to PAAMS System, EMPAR Phased Array Radar activated, target location confirmed, heat source clearly visible, modified Aster missile in position, Paradox Element charging, charging complete..."

A large red button pops up in the console.

Horus then assembled a mechanical arm and punched him.

"I'll press it this time."

Thick smoke billowed, the cover opened, and the indestructible longsword, trailing a thick tail of flame, shot into the sky, quickly rising to a high altitude. Then, under the control of the terminal active radar, it swooped down towards the target. The solid rocket booster detached, the second stage of the projectile deployed its stabilizing fins, and it rapidly soared to a speed of Mach 4!

Like a fleeting glimpse of light, gone in an instant.

Even the operator of the mage tower didn't have time to deploy a shield.

It's like a god drawing a bow and nocking an arrow; one moment the arrow leaves the string, the next it hits the target perfectly.

As if transcending the concepts of time and space, a dark shadow swept across the top of the mage tower, and fragmentation high-explosive warheads exploded with a bang. The destructive and corrosive power amplified by the Paradox Element opened up a domain of death, devouring the upper half of the mage tower!

"Target destroyed!"

Debris flew everywhere, and the dissipated elemental power violently collapsed in a chain reaction. From top to bottom, explosions roared and reverberated within the mage tower. The PRISM was damaged, and the Flame-Particle Light Lance, having lost its deflector, helplessly shot into the sky before being shut down and extinguished. The Song of Evergreen's shaky ice shield finally returned to its azure state.

"Attention, Flame-Particle Light Lance still has at least three backup mage towers," Hawkeye reported calmly, but his voice couldn't hide his excitement. "Detecting... Warning!"

"The third heavy magical device is launching an attack!"

"High-level water elemental power detected! Confirming!"

On the bridge of the Afu, Mei Xizhu's expression changed drastically. "It's the Raging Tide!"

Meanwhile, more warnings arrived. "Flame-Particle Light Lance backup deflector PRISM activated! Mage Tower location spotted! Third ray strike imminent!"

"The Stone Thrower have fired again! High-speed kinetic energy weapon detected!"

"--Your Highness Kang De!"

The chief mage's voice crackled through the communication channel. "The Raging Tide Magic Array is the work of our Royal Alchemists Association. It directly creates a small-scale vortex-shaped chaotic tide in the target sea area. Its power is immense, and its threat is extremely high; it could easily capsize or destroy ships!"

"The Song of Evergreen will do its utmost to disrupt and neutralize the Raging Tide attack. Please handle the kinetic energy attacks of the Stone Thrower yourself and reduce the Raging Tide to a safe energy level. This requires the Magic Core to be activated at super power."

"Therefore, the Song of Evergreen will be sunk by the Flame-Particle Light Lance."

"I have already selected the volunteers. The remaining spellcasters will move to the Astolfo as quickly as possible. Your Highness, please proceed to the nearest island for landing under the cover of this ship. The sea is no longer safe under the threat of the Raging Tide. Your Highness, it is an honor to be with you..."

Kang De tossed the walkie-talkie aside. "Go!"

With the gas turbines roaring to life and the bow thrusters controlling the steering, the Astolfo, like a nimble and elegant sea sprite, glided gracefully and came to a stop in front of the Song of Evergreen!

Meanwhile, ahead, the Flame-Particle Light Lance, having been re-adjusted and tested, sliced across the sea and hurtled towards them.

Sky bullets tumbled.

Meanwhile, in the direction of the main island, the unsettling and terrifying torrent of elements has completed its final energy accumulation.

Prepare for the impact!

The two navies grabbed the nearest handle and braced themselves against the Astolfo.

The turret was raised high, and it opened fire with a roar, shattering the catapults.

Anti-aircraft artillery fire swept across, repeatedly washing over the area.

Kang De's eyes flashed, and he raised his right hand and snapped his fingers.

Connected by the Paradox Engine, the River of Origin is linked, and a purple wave surges in, pouring into the hull of the Afu. As the spear of light approaches, a blazing purple shield unfolds with a roar!

The light spear struck, a heat wave surged, and a shockwave swept over. Kang De strode forward, pressed his hand against the bridge glass, and spread his spiritual power. The Fire Thief's divine will and Paradox Element perfectly merged, decomposed, and Extraction. The continuous, all-consuming heat was transformed into the purest Element and flowed into Kang De's palm!

In the distance, towards the main island, a streak of azure light rose, the purest form of water element, constructing a vast array of magical spells that, once released, would become a raging torrent.

The Song of Evergreen, its magical attack platform deployed, communicated with the spirit, mobilized Magic Power, and pure Flame flowed, surged, and then soared into the sky, chasing after the elemental rainbow light of the Raging Tide Magitech Device!

Deconstruct! Weaken! Neutralize!

Waves of magical power danced in all directions, and the azure light gradually dimmed.

Then the light spear went out, and the deflecting PRISM entered a cooling state.

The kinetic energy projectile had already shattered into pieces.

Kang De pressed the launch button.

A single Aster missile soared into the sky, like a star descending from the heavens or an eagle swooping down.

Another mage tower collapsed in response.

The elemental rainbow light of the Raging Tide Magitech Device finally fell into the waters near the Afu after the Song of Evergreen had tried its best to induce, weaken, neutralize, and deconstruct it.

Countless model spells came into contact with the vast water element. The next moment, the sea surface was turbulent, whirlpools roared and surged, like the most terrifying storm, turning the two warships into lone boats in a tsunami. Their huge bodies rose and fell with the tide. The sea monsters, who had almost become spectators in the fierce magical battle, were all thrown into the air by the violent fluctuations and flew around in all directions!

However, the Raging Tide, with its power drastically reduced, ultimately failed to unleash its full potential.

"The second full recharge of the Raging Tide will take half an hour!"

Kang De shouted, "Song of Evergreen! Abandon ship immediately! Spellcasters, take off!"

The sea monsters attempting to break free were completely suppressed by the swarm of insects and flamethrowers. The ordinary sailors had already evacuated to the Afu, and the remaining spellcasters took to the air one after another. The magical core of this elven flagship was on the verge of collapse. Kang De urged the mages, who still clung to their memories, "Hurry!"

Until the last spellcaster withdrew, and no creature remained on the ship, Kang De flashed outside, the Phase Gate opened, and the Song of Evergreen disappeared.

"Ah, those wretched Broken Isles, they sank an elven capital ship."

Back on the bridge, Kang De righteously condemned the Broken Isles' barbaric act of launching a surprise attack, and ignoring the subtle expressions on the captain's and chief mage's faces, picked up the communicator.

How's the situation on your end?

"Everything is as usual, Your Highness."

The remaining two warships, a magical armored ship and an elven capital ship, were in a mediocre situation. The sea monsters' attack continued, but no magical devices were aimed at them.

"OK."

Kang De said, "Now we begin our advance, target the central island, where our enemy is. The sea is no longer safe; we will land on the beach—and meet there!"

"Yes!"

The response from the other side was loud and firm.

The proud and powerful generals of these countries witnessed what happened today.

If their past interactions and battles only made them realize that Kang De was a powerful and generous conqueror, today's events are enough to prove that he is the best monarch and leader.

On the bridge, Kang De pointed forward.

Central Island.

"When they were attacked by the sea monster, they also launched an attack. Despite the threat of the Forbidden Spell, they remained stubborn. I guess our friends over there know the inside story. Now we need to go and ask them."

In the bridge, the captains and chief mages of Song of Evergreen and Snowy Peak, Han Guangcheng and Mei Xizhu, and other Kang De's direct subordinates, as well as the officers of the two ships on the communication channel, gradually became a whole in this perilous and desperate situation. Only those who fight side by side and are tempered by blood and fire can form a complete army.

Full speed ahead!

Kang De turned around and looked at his officers.

"In all my years in the industry, I've never been so thoroughly beaten like this before."

"So..."

He raised his hand in a fierce chopping motion, shouting, "Come with me and chop them to pieces!"

Everyone was shouting and echoing loudly.

The Afu cut through the waves at a speed of 29 knots, its target being the central island. Kang De watched the island getting closer and closer, soon to be within range of conventional firepower, and a cold smile appeared on his face.

He remembered a few numbers.

More than half a month.

I disappear for eight or nine hours every day.

Seven times the time difference.

It wasn't just that they ran back to get some food.

Whether it's a sea monster or Broken Isles, it's time to show you!

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PS1: Update! Trying to adjust my sleep schedule... My insomnia lately has become a vicious cycle...