Deep in the New World, in the waters around Hachinosu, an invisible pressure tore apart the dense fog that shrouded the region year-round. A hundred mysterious-black imperial warships cut through towering waves, bearing down on the notorious pirate haven like a torrent of steel. Three Pluton Battleships lined up abreast, cold light gleaming from the muzzles of their hundred-meter-caliber main cannons, casting all of Hachinosu beneath the shadow of destruction.
Chen Yu stood at the bow of the Huaxia, his mysterious-black Imperial Robe snapping in the sea breeze. His gaze swept over the distant island, which resembled an enormous beehive. Dilapidated houses and wandering pirates filled the island, and the air reeked of blood, stale liquor, and decay. This was the darkest corner of the sea, a gathering place for every evil. Today, its evil would be purged completely.
"Your Majesty, the vanguard fleet has reached its designated position," Bai Qi reported with a bow, his voice steady as iron. "General Guan Yu's northern army has entered firing range of Honey Island, and General Zhang Fei's southern army has completed its encirclement of Liquor Island."
Chen Yu nodded slightly, tapping his fingertips lightly against the railing. "Pass down the order. Both armies are to attack simultaneously. Make it swift. Before sunset, I want to see the Empire Dragon Flag flying over Honey Island and Liquor Island."
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
The signalman waved his flags, and horn blasts pierced the sky. The imperial fleet's cannons roared first. Countless Sky Island Dial shells trailed flames as they rained down on the two outlying islands like a meteor shower.
Before the battle: the wicked Honey Island
Honey Island was named for its abundant giant bees, which produced top-quality honey. But ever since Blackbeard occupied it, the island had become a living hell. Jesus