Make Your Plans, Then Act
A storm is brewing beneath the calm surface of the sea.
From the Black Canyon all the way to the vicinity of Treasure Island, the danger level of the sea increases dramatically. This is a place that even other sea races do not easily venture into. With Soren's current abilities, he can easily sense the energy fluctuations emanating from the seabed, which are energy radiations with a very wide coverage. This sea area may encounter whirlpools. The exact formation of these whirlpools is uncertain, but sometimes huge whirlpools appear, sucking everything nearby into some place in the deep sea.
The situation inside the Maelstrom is currently unknown; even Deity would not easily venture there. We can only vaguely speculate that it is related to underwater ruins.
Near Treasure Island is an underwater volcano.
Although this island possesses immense wealth, its geographical environment is far harsher than that of Port Nyanzaru, and perhaps only the natives can live happily here. The volcano currently shows no signs of erupting, and it's unclear whether it will erupt in the future. However, Adventurer have conducted specialized research and determined that it may be an Active Volcano, erupting approximately once every hundred years.
Soren led his fleet along the route he remembered for a day.
soon.
A massive island came into view, covered in lush primeval forests. This island was more than ten times larger than Port Nyanzaru, roughly two-thirds the size of Taiwan Island. Such large islands are scattered around this area, many of them remnants from the time when land sank. The largest island in the vicinity may have an area of around 200,000 square kilometers.
"Stop!"
Soren gazed at the island before him, a cold glint in his eyes.
He's here on Treasure Island as Pillage, and maintaining the right mindset will prevent it from affecting his subsequent judgment. Because the island is so large, Soren can only choose one landing location. There are no natural harbors here; it was previously a port built by Adventurer themselves, so it's not convenient for the fleet to land directly for the time being.
Roar!
A low growl came from some kind of wild beast.
The woods in the distance near Treasure Island were scattered and crooked. Soren knew his approximate location with just a glance.
This is the territory of [Tongbi Vajra]!
The dangerous creatures lurking overseas are not just natives, Spirits, and Mutated Creature; there are also some species that are born with great power.
The Tongbi Vajra is one of the most dangerous creatures on Treasure Island!
If you don't provoke them, these silverback gorillas with their terrifying strength are relatively easy to get along with, but if you accidentally anger these behemoths, they are absolutely terrifying!
An adult Tongbi Vajra can weigh over two tons. They have a body of Iron Body, and their huge fists can split mountains and crush rocks with their bare hands. The mutated environment of the Overseas Islands has further strengthened these terrifying creatures. Sometimes they can even be seen fighting head-on with Demigod Spirits. Tongbi Vajra is also one of the masters of Treasure Island.
The Abyss, 90th Floor.
Due to the unique environment of the Abyss, some pleasant landscapes occasionally appear. The 90th level of the Abyss is a Plane similar to a Tropical Rainforest, where the Demon Lord is named [Baphomet], a gigantic gorilla. The Treasure Island's Tongbi Vajra has always been suspected of being related to this Demon Lord, because all the giant gorillas here possess considerable intelligence; it's impossible for mortal beings in the Material Plane to be born with CR close to level 10.
Another dangerous creature on Treasure Island is the Ooze Slime.
On the mainland, Slime have become quite rare. The reason for this is unknown, but some Slime can be found in the Overseas Islands. The Slime here are more troublesome; they are all extremely dangerous creatures because of their racial characteristics, Slime allow them to integrate with mutations. The harsher the environment they survive in, the more astonishing their strength becomes.
The creatures lurking on the side of Treasure Island are Demonic Slime.
It was a swampy area. Basically, it didn't conflict with Soren's goals. The Slime, the Demon Lord of the 222nd floor of the Abyss [Faceless Lord Juiblex.
This level is also known as [Slime Hell]!
The Demonic Slime that dwell in the swamp region serve this Abyssal Lord, and they should be among the few followers of the [Faceless Lord] in the Material Plane.
at last.
Treasure Island is inhabited mostly by natives, with many large Spirits that worship Demigod.
Soren's target was these natives.
The servants of the [Faceless Lord] rarely leave the swamp area. As long as the Tongbi Vajra doesn't enter their territory, there won't be any problems. These monsters have a huge appetite and value their territory highly.
besides.
There were no particularly dangerous enemies on Treasure Island.
--"Fly."
As the fleet docked nearby, Soren took to the air. After ascending several hundred meters, he saw the silhouettes of Soren. These Draconic Wyvern found on many islands overseas and could be encountered almost anywhere. However, the Wyvern were usually small, sometimes only a few dozen at a time, and posed no threat to Soren.
Below us was a dense jungle.
Broken trees and huge footprints on the ground are visible, making the figures of the Tongbi Vajra easily recognizable. Their nearly two-ton weight causes the earth to shake when they move in groups. They are the overlords of the southern part of the island, and even the natives dare not provoke them. Flying along the coast, the land gradually opens up, with very lush grasslands. A considerable number of Velociraptors live here. Dinosaur Species have always been active in Overseas Regions, and occasionally, figures similar to Tyrannosaurus Rex can be seen.
[Father of Dinosaurs] - Ubtao.
This Greater Divinity Deity once roamed the Material Plane, but now his followers are rarely seen. It is unknown whether he has disappeared into the annals of history or traveled to other Plane.
Velociraptors roam the grasslands like the wind.
They hunted everything they could get their hands on, with natives being their most common prey, though they were occasionally tamed. Tamed velociraptors would typically have a bird feather stuck in their head. Native tribes considered this an asset in battle, but the number of tamed velociraptors remained small because they required a large amount of meat.
After passing through the vast tropical rainforest, you will see a sizable swamp.
There is a gigantic Slime here with Challenge Rating of around 20. Due to its unique Hit Points characteristics, this monster is very difficult to kill, so no one managed to take it down until the end of the Time of Troubles.
Treasure Island is filled with River Goddess, with the central River Goddess being the territory of Piranha.
Near the southwest, there is a giant electric eel. This Mutated Creature can release terrifying electric currents, with an intensity equivalent to a fifth or sixth-level Spell. It is something that no one usually dares to provoke.
As for those Mutated Plant, there's not much to say; they're too common overseas. Just be careful not to get too close to them.
That's roughly the situation on Treasure Island.
Environmentally speaking, this place is much harsher than Port Nyanzaru, so it will probably take a long time for Soren to develop it. The most important thing is to take over those open-pit Gold Mine first. About fifty kilometers ahead of the current coastline, there is a large indigenous tribe, and next to the tribe is a relatively small River Goddess where River Goddess can be panned directly.
Half a day passed in the blink of an eye.
Soren flew over the island for a long time and even encountered a Wyvern. Out of boredom, he teased it a bit, and the aura of the Deity nearly made it fall off the sky.
It was dusk.
Once back on the Warship, Soren immediately took out a sheet of white paper and began to draw rapidly on it.
He was never a reckless person.
If he rushed to the island to fight based solely on his past memories, at least half of the elite troops that Soren brought would probably be killed. The reason he flew for so long on Treasure Island today was to memorize the island's topography.
The ability to Eidetic Memory.
Soren quickly drew the outline of a map, then marked the terrain of each area, followed by the distribution of various creatures, including the indigenous tribes and villages he saw. He then marked the convenient landing spots near the island, finding the safest routes on the map that would not disturb other dangerous creatures or pass through their territory.
at last.
He had only just begun to consider tomorrow's battle plan!
Plan before you act.
In such a dangerous place overseas, without proper preparation, the casualties would be unbearable even for Soren.
the next day.
The fleet continued forward for about ten kilometers before docking at a beach.
Squads of Elite Pirate descended from the deck, followed by the pirate leaders brought by Soren: Scarface, One-Eyed, and Giant.
This time, Soren only brought a little over two thousand people!
However, they were all Elite Pirate, with top-notch strength and equipment, representing Soren's core fighting force accumulated over the years.
If we give up everything here, it could really be crippling!
"All troops, stand by!"
Soren glanced at the assembled elite pirates and said in a deep voice, "Leave a squad here to guard. The Rogue will come with me to scout ahead, the rest of you prepare for battle."
In terms of straight-line distance.
Not far from the indigenous tribes, Soren wasn't sure if they had discovered his fleet.
Now is the time to test his abilities!
Defeating a native tribe is nothing; minimizing casualties is the real goal. Moreover, Soren doesn't simply want to eliminate the enemy, but rather capture as many prisoners and Slave as possible. The Gold Mine laborers will ultimately have to be sourced from these natives; otherwise, transporting people from so far away to mine is far too troublesome.
To achieve this goal.
Soren would probably need to use overwhelming force to completely crush the natives' faith and fighting spirit!
...(To be continued~^~)