Amid the deafening cheers of the Wrathful Whale Disciples, the Startling Wave slowly pulled into the docks.
This massive warship was not only the supreme symbol of military might for the Linhe Branch, but also a formidable weapon that cowed the entire Celestial Steed River region.
Ever since Branch Master Wei Changfeng had taken it out on campaign, the Linhe Branch's fighting strength had plummeted. Its stronghold had nearly fallen, and even lowly River Thatch dared to climb over their heads.
Now that the Startling Wave had returned safely, the pent-up resentment in the hearts of the Wrathful Whale Disciples was finally vented.
Once the Startling Wave had come to a steady stop at its berth, a tall man draped in a purple robe appeared on the bow deck, looking down at the docks with an imposing gaze.
It was none other than Branch Master Wei Changfeng!
The Wrathful Whale Disciples immediately fell silent.
Wei Changfeng called out in a deep voice, "In this campaign, we annihilated the enemy completely. Today, we return in great victory!"
His voice was not loud.
Yet it made the eardrums of everyone on the docks buzz, and it even carried into the County Town.
At least half the town's residents heard it clearly!
The Wrathful Whale Disciples froze for a moment, then erupted into earth-shaking roars. "Raging Whale, mighty!"
At that moment, the dark clouds hanging over the Linhe Branch vanished into thin air.
All the enemies lurking in the shadows felt a chill run through their hearts.
Wei Changfeng, standing at the bow with his hands behind his back, revealed a confident smile.
Yet at that very moment, no one noticed that the hands behind his back were trembling slightly.
One warship after another docked in its proper place, and one Raging Whale