The Advance

"Roar!"

The entire Pirate King City seemed to come alive in that instant.

The ground trembled and split apart in layers, and a roar that sounded as if it came from antiquity rose from below.

Countless pirates and merchants panicked and tried to flee, but they had no idea where to go.

The tremors had spread across the entire island.

Even the original docks and harbor were now marked by enormous whirlpools, like black holes, swallowing vast quantities of seawater and ships.

"Looks like... the rumors were true. This Pirate King City really was built on the back of a gigantic sea monster..."

Edward seemed to remember something. He shouted loudly.

"Heh... that's right. The entire Pirate King City was built on the back of an island turtle. Ordinary island turtles are already enormous, but the King of Island Turtles is a massive island itself, and it sleeps for hundreds of years at a time... After it made a pact with the Throne, it was made the foundation of the Pirate King City!"

The commander of the City Guardians, that old pirate, sneered. "Now... you're on our turf, and you still dare trample our rules so brazenly. The Guardians will show you the pirates' fury!"

"Tsk, tsk..."

Fang Yuan remained unfazed by the shaking. Looking at the old pirate's expression, he wore an amused smile. "A bunch of retired antiques still want to step onto the stage? You think being a pirate is some children's game? Stop dreaming!"

"Dreaming?"

The old pirate's expression turned cold. "Once the King of Giant Turtles fully awakens and our reinforcements arrive, I hope you'll still be able to smile..."

At that moment, a gemstone necklace on his chest began to shine. A screen suddenly appeared above it, showing a round table and several old