All the resources of all factions in Jade Qilin City need to be constantly obtained from the Qingming Sea.
It's not just about exchanging for other resources; the faction also needs to use them for cultivation.
Top-tier forces in Jade Qilin City, such as the Dai Clan and the City Lord's Manor, have ample reserves. However, mid-tier forces like the Ai Clan have only small reserves and still need to occasionally venture into the Qingming Sea to fish.
The weakest forces are those who spend all their time fishing for resources and can't accumulate much at all.
Now, the Ai Clan is being ruthlessly suppressed by the Dai Clan. Shops have refused to sell resources to the Ai Clan, and the Ai Clan cannot sell resources that they do not need.
This has led to a shortage of resources for the Ai Clan. It is estimated that their resources will soon be exhausted. When that day comes, the Lineage's retainers will leave, and that will be the time when other covetous forces will rise up and attack them.
Therefore, the Ai Clan had no choice but to send out all three of their ships: two Divine Lord level ships and the only God Emperor level ship.
Ye Qiubai was stationed on this God Emperor -level sea ship.
Ai Zhi and an elder were also on the ship.
The elder stood obediently beside Ye Qiubai and said earnestly, " Senior Ye, after we set sail, we may be attacked by the enemy."
Since this is the only way for the Ai Clan to obtain resources, the other party will definitely try to eliminate it.
Ye Qiubai said nonchalantly, "It's not a big problem."
The elder had been waiting for Ye Qiubai to say those words, and upon hearing them, he finally felt relieved.
With Senior Ye's strength, if he were willing to take action, probably no one in Jade Qilin City could stop their ship.
We have arrived at the fishing spot.
They deployed bait and began hunting down the sea Devil Beast in the area.
With an elder at the Peak God Lord Realm personally taking charge, the catching went smoothly.
Ye Qiubai was observing the movement of the Azure Cloud Token's aura; it was still in that sea area, only this time it was deeper.
I had originally wanted to try my luck and see if this flowing energy would leave the depths of the sea, but it seems I still have to go there myself.
A day passed.
After collecting a total of ten sea Devil Beast at the level of Divine Lord, as well as several sea Devil Beast at the level of Divine King and Divine Sovereign, the ship planned to continue to the next fishing spot.
However, when they were halfway there, a ship about the same size as the Ai Clan's ship slowly approached.
The elder rose and, along with the others, looked at the ship with slightly somber expressions.
On this sea ship, there is a big word "Dai" engraved on the sail.
When the two met, a voice came from above.
"This fishing ground belongs to the Dai Clan. Your fishing here is against the rules. Hand over the catch from your boat and leave immediately. We won't hold it against you this time."
Upon hearing this, the elder's face turned ashen. "If you want to fight, then fight! Stop spouting all this high-sounding nonsense. Since when were fishing spots on the Qingming Sea designated as separate zones?"
On the ship, a senior elder of the Dai Clan, who had also reached the Mid God Emperor Realm, looked at the elder of the Ai Clan and sneered, "Oh? In that case, how about we destroy your only God Emperor -level ship?"
The loss of this only God Emperor -class sea vessel would be a devastating blow to the Ai Clan!
The elder of the Ai Clan said with a stern face, "Go ahead and try."
He then waved his hand and shouted, "Gentlemen, enter battle readiness! Activate all defenses and gun emplacements on our ships and aim them at the enemy ships!"
Ships are not only used for transportation; they are also equipped with defensive formations and offensive capabilities.
The eldest elder of the Dai Clan sneered, waved his hand, and gave the same order.
In an instant, wooden planks retracted from the sides of the two God Emperor -level ships, and cannons were removed from them.
At the same time, two barriers surrounded the two ships respectively.
As soon as the captains give the order, these dark cannons will unleash a torrent of firepower!
But then, Ye Qiubai slowly got up from the wooden box and walked to the edge of the boat.
The moment they saw Ye Qiubai, the Ai Clan elders and Ai Zhi both breathed a slight sigh of relief.
The eldest elder of the Dai Clan frowned.
He hadn't expected that Ye Qiubai wouldn't stay at the Ai Clan's residence, but would instead come directly to the ship!
Doesn't the Ai Clan Ai Clan fear being directly besieged and wiped out by other forces?
It has to be said, this bet was a bit too big.
However, according to the eldest elder of the Dai Clan, given the sturdiness and firepower of their ships, they shouldn't be able to be breached instantly by the enemy.
A seagoing vessel is more accurately described as an extremely powerful weapon of destruction.
Ye Qiubai said softly, "You don't need to intervene."
Immediately, the Geng Metal Sword Case appeared in front of Ye Qiubai.
A massive Sword Dao Law erupted forth, enveloping both ships completely!
Sword Domain.
Sensing the omnipresent, sharp Sword Qi, the eldest elder of the Dai Clan's expression changed slightly, and he immediately ordered, "Fire!"
We can't wait any longer.
As the eldest elder of the Dai Clan gave the order, huge flames began to gather from each cannon barrel, and a flame array was simultaneously added to the perimeter of each cannon barrel!
Instantly, flames poured forth, and those seemingly small cannon barrels spewed out enormous fireballs as big as mountains!
A single fireball was already larger than half a ship.
Flames filled the sky.
Despite his face turning red from the flames, Ye Qiubai showed no sign of panic.
With just a gentle tap, the Geng Metal Sword Case sword box opened from both sides.
The eighteen swords transformed into streaks of light and flew out!
During this journey, Ye Qiubai also used the Flawless Primordial Stone to buy a lot of swords, the lowest of which was at the God Emperor level.
Under Ye Qiubai's control.
Eighteen streams of light, intertwined with the boundless power of the Sword Dao Law within the Sword Domain, streaked through space, frantically piercing back and forth among those enormous fireballs!
Rumble!
Fireballs exploded one after another at that moment.
The surrounding sea began to bubble hot, and amidst the boiling, towering waves surged!
The two ships were tossed about by the raging waves.
Ye Qiubai stood motionless on the edge of the boat, completely unaffected.
Bring two fingers together and draw them towards the other ship.
Eighteen longswords streaked through the air, flying towards the ship!
There wasn't even time to react.
The cannons surrounding the Dai Clan's ship were slashed by the streak of light.
It was split in two!
Seeing this, the eldest elder of the Dai Clan looked extremely grim and ordered, "Deploy the defensive barrier and retreat at full speed!"
This was just the one move Ye Qiubai had just revealed.
The Grand Elder immediately understood that this person's strength far surpassed his own.
He had no confidence whatsoever in defending against even one of those swords!
The opponent has probably already reached the Ancestor Realm!
At times like this, the only option is to retreat immediately; anyone who hesitates is an idiot.
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PS: Two more chapters to go, three chapters in total.