"Retreat! Keep all vessels away from them and break through at full speed! Do not let them get close to the ships!" Azure Phoenix hurriedly commanded as she watched the Bronze Grade and Mystic Iron Grade speedboats rapidly closing in.
The ships' attacks had long cooldowns. They worked well enough against sea beasts, but dealing with players was different. Ship attacks were rigid and required lengthy preparation, making them easy for expert players to evade. Once players got close, the ships could no longer display any real power, and it would come down to a contest between players.
Dragon-Phoenix Pavilion had received news that Miracle Guild had obtained a secret maritime inheritance and trained a group of experts specialized in naval combat.
The legion under Lie Huang's command was very likely composed of the maritime experts cultivated by Miracle Guild. Otherwise, they would not have chosen to waste time fighting players and risk getting hit by closing in. They could simply bombard them with cannons. Though that would cause considerable damage to the ships, it would be safer and more convenient.
Under Azure Phoenix's command, all the ships attacked while maintaining their distance.
For a time, the Water Ghost Legion's speedboats could not get close at all.
"What a bunch of loaches. They sure know how to run!"
Whenever they were about to close the distance, Azure Phoenix and the others would always launch an attack the instant the speedboats burst forward, forcing the Water Ghost speedboats to slow down and turn. The distance they had just gained would then be pulled open again.
"Run? Go ahead and run! I've already set up a magic barrier all around this area. Not one of you will leave alive!" Standing atop the giant crocodile warship, Lie Huang roared as he watched the