Leopard Pirates

Leopard Pirates

Sea Abyss was another sword technique he had developed over the years through constant training and insight on the Great Sea.

Created with the Great Sea as its foundation, it received an enormous boost within the sea, upon its surface, and even in places near it. This was another of his sword techniques.

In the future, his swordsmanship would certainly consist of more than just Limitless Sword and Sea Abyss, but every sword technique was a part of his swordsmanship.

After an hour of sailing at full speed, they finally burst out of that region of harsh weather. The dark clouds immediately dispersed, sunlight spilled across the sea, and they welcomed long-lost warmth.

"We finally made it out. The weather in the New World really changes at the drop of a hat."

Li Yuan sighed in relief. He was not afraid of such natural disasters, but he was worried that the ship and his junior brothers aboard would not be able to withstand them.

"Senior Brother, you're soaked. Wipe yourself down."

Lazuli handed him a dry towel and said concernedly.

Li Yuan subconsciously took the towel and wiped himself down. A faint fragrance drifted from it—the scent of Lazuli.

He glanced at Lazuli and saw that she too had been drenched by seawater. Her whole body was soaking wet, yet before drying herself off, she had handed the towel to him.

Compared to a year ago, Lazuli had grown a great deal. She was full where she should be full and slender where she should be slender.

Her curvaceous, exquisite figure could be called nothing less than devilish.

Paired with her shoulder-length golden hair and an exquisitely beautiful face, even the Empress of the future might not be able to surpass the current Lazuli in looks.

"Senior Brother, I'll be going now."

Only when she noticed Li Yuan staring at her did Lazuli realize her current embarrassment. Her face flushing red, she hurried back into the cabin.

"Men..."

Watching Lazuli's departing figure, Li Yuan rubbed his nose. Over these past years, all his thoughts had been focused on becoming stronger.

Even though Lazuli would obediently wait for him in his room with just a word from him, he had never entertained such thoughts before.

After all, he had felt immense pressure and urgency back then, leaving him no mind to consider such matters.

Now that his strength had grown, that powerful strength had dispelled the pressure in his heart, and the things he had long suppressed began to surface.

I was suppressing myself too much before. With sufficient strength, there's nothing wrong with letting my true nature loose!

Strength, power, money, beautiful women—I want them all!

At that moment, Li Yuan's entire aura underwent a tremendous change.

If the previous Li Yuan had been a powerful swordsman just beginning his journey, a treasured sword already drawn but with half its Sword Body still hidden within the scabbard—

Then the current Li Yuan was like a sharp blade fully unsheathed, its edge completely exposed, powerful and overwhelmingly domineering. Whatever he wanted, he would seize with the sword in his hand.

"Senior Brother, Suoluo Island is ahead!"

Three days later, Karu, standing in the crow's nest, spotted the island ahead through his telescope and spoke excitedly. After all, this was their first stop since setting sail, and it held extraordinary significance.

"Oh? We've finally arrived? In that case, everyone get ready. Follow the previous plan: leave some people behind while the rest go ashore to replenish supplies."

Li Yuan spoke after stopping his training. Over the past three days, he had been training his Haki, increasing its amount in hopes of quickly reaching the point where it could cover his entire body.

Therefore, he had not begun the subsequent training of the Sword God Body Tempering Technique. His current Haki was still too limited; even if he trained in the Sword God Body Tempering Technique, he would only get half the result for twice the effort.

It would be better to wait until his Haki could cover his entire body before beginning cultivation. Only then would he get twice the result for half the effort.

"Hmm? There's another Pirate Crew?"

However, once Li Yuan and the others drew closer, they discovered a pirate ship about the same size as theirs docked at the port of Suoluo Island.

"Senior Brother, that's the Leopard Pirates. They have around three hundred members, and their Captain is Vix the Leopard. His bounty is the same as yours—110 million Berry."

After seeing the flag on the pirate ship, Lazuli found Vix the Leopard's wanted poster among a stack of bounty notices.

"In that case, sail over. Everyone, prepare for battle!"

"This will be our first battle since setting sail. If the Leopard Pirates know what's good for them, we can spare them. If they don't, then wipe them out."

Li Yuan stared at the pirate ship ahead with a blazing gaze, his voice reaching every crew member's ears.

"Hahaha, I can't wait any longer!"

"My sword is already thirsting for blood!"

"Finally, it's my turn!"

"..."

Li Yuan's words filled the crew members present with excitement.

Previously, Li Yuan had always dealt with every problem himself, leaving them no chance to prove themselves. They were all young and full of vigor, their blood running hot.

Though hiding behind Li Yuan was safe, they also wanted to make a name for themselves with blades in hand.

Aside from their Captain, the Leopard Pirates were not worthy of Li Yuan making a move. Naturally, the remaining enemies would be handled by Li Yuan's crew.

Leopard Pirates

"First Mate, a warship is coming this way, but it's flying a pirate flag we've never seen before!"

A lackey aboard the Leopard Pirates' pirate ship pointed at the flag bearing a resplendent Heavenly Sword thrust through a skull.

"What kind of trash Pirate Crew is that? We've never even seen a flag like that. Who knows where they swindled a warship to use as a pirate ship."

"Open fire and sink them. I don't want other pirates interfering while the Captain and the others are plundering Treasure, or the Captain will get angry."

Slo, the First Mate of the Leopard Pirates, said indifferently.

"Understood, First Mate! Everyone, aim at the pirate ship behind us and fire!"

BOOM!!!!

Bang! Bang!

All five cannons aboard the Leopard Pirates' pirate ship fired at Li Yuan and the others.

Watching the five Cannonballs flying toward them, Li Yuan did not make a move. This was such a minor situation that it did not require his intervention.

One Sword Style: Sword Draw Technique!

One Sword Style: Limitless Slash!

As the Cannonballs approached, Kano and Karu leaped into the air and slashed with the swords in their hands. The five Cannonballs were instantly cut in half and exploded in midair, causing no damage whatsoever to the ship.

The two of them were the most outstanding disciples in Limitless Sword Hall apart from Li Yuan, and they were often personally guided by him.

Although they had not yet reached the Iron Cutting Realm, it was only a matter of time. It was not impossible for them to become Swordmasters either.

"First Mate, those people seem pretty strong. They cut down all our Cannonballs."

The lackey who had fired the cannons said.

"So what if they cut them down? Keep bombarding them and wear down their stamina. Once we get close, charge onto their ship and kill every last one of them!"

Slo, the First Mate of the Leopard Pirates, cursed as he slapped him across the face.