"Alright. You lot, come on, attack me however you want, I'll take it all!" Ma Hongjun rarely had a chance to show off, so he seized it.
Haider looked at Ma Hongjun's seven Soul Ring and broke out in a cold sweat. Even though they were at sea, he knew that his side had absolutely no chance of winning. To make a move now would only be courting death.
Haider made a quick decision and immediately shouted, "Abandon ship!" Everyone immediately ran outside, intending to jump into the sea and escape.
"Seriously, running away when you can't win? Is this how Soul Master at sea operate? This is truly an eye-opener." Qi Ling shook her head helplessly, then waved her hand, and the Immortal-Binding Rope soared into the air, binding all eight people who were planning to jump ship together and dragging them back.
Seeing this bizarre scene, Haider felt utterly hopeless. After all, the opponent had easily killed all eight of them with just a rope; the difference in strength was too great, and there was simply no hope.
Throwing the eight men in front of her, Qi Ling looked at them and said, "Captain Haider, I know you're pirates. How about we make a deal?"
"You continue to lead us to our destination, and I'll spare your lives, how about that?"
Hearing Qi Ling's words, Haider asked doubtfully, "You really won't kill us?"
"I always keep my word, but if you ever fall into my hands again, don't blame me for being ruthless!" Qi Ling said.
After considering it, Haider agreed to Qi Ling's request, and Qi Ling untied them all, allowing them to take control of the ship again.
Qi Ling did this simply because among these people was the captain's son, and Tang San had killed his son, which incurred Haider's wrath, ultimately leading him to choose a way to perish together with the others, bringing them before the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King.
Even facing the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King, who was almost a god, Qi Ling couldn't be sure of his chances of winning. Moreover, this was on the open sea, and fighting it would be unwise.
Therefore, the best course of action is to reach an agreement with Haider. After all, no one would choose to die if they could survive, and Haider would safely lead everyone to their destination in order to save his own life.
While directing everyone to steer the ship, Haider cautiously asked Qi Ling, "My lord, may I ask a question? With such formidable strength, what do you intend to do at sea?"
"What, trying to find out our secrets?" Qi Ling said with a smile.
"No, no, no, how could I dare?" Haider hurriedly said, "However, we belong to the Purple Pearl Pirates, perhaps you, sir, would be interested in that!"
Haider's words were undoubtedly intended to use Qi Ling to eliminate the Zi Zhenzhu Pirate Crew so he could seize the opportunity to rise to power. Qi Ling couldn't help but sneer, "You don't need to worry about that. Just focus on sailing your ship. Everything else is none of your concern."
"Keep sailing. Although I don't know much about seafaring, I still know where we are. You're not completely stupid; you know what to do if you want to survive."
Haider nodded hurriedly and said, "I know, I know, sir. Don't worry, we've been traveling this sea route for over ten years, we know it very well, there won't be any mistakes!"
"That's good. Just don't make the wrong choice again." After saying that, Qi Ling left the captain's cabin.
For the next two days, the ship sailed normally at sea without any accidents. However, on the third night, Qi Ling, who was on night watch, sensed that they were approaching an extremely terrifying being. This aura was coming from the depths of the sea.
If Qi Ling's guess is correct, this should be the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King. Only it could exude such an aura that made Qi Ling's heart tremble.
Qi Ling then went to the captain's cabin, knocked on the door, Haider opened it, asking, "Sir, what brings you here? Is there anything I can help you with?"
"We're about to enter the Demon Whale Domain, right?" Qi Ling asked directly as she entered the captain's cabin.
Haider exclaimed in surprise, "Sir, you are indeed very knowledgeable, even knowing about the Demon Whale Domain! Not every boatman on the sea knows about this place."
"Hmm, I just heard about it by chance," Qi Ling said. "I've heard that there's a terrifying demonic whale Soul Beast beneath this sea. Captain Haider, are you confident you can get through here?"
"So that's what you're worried about, sir. Don't worry, there's absolutely no problem!" Haider said confidently. "You're right, sir. There is indeed an extremely powerful Sea Soul Beast beneath this sea, known as the overlord of the sea. It should be Soul Beast over 100,000 years old!"
"It is lazy by nature. Generally speaking, it only lies dormant on the seabed, and can fill its stomach simply by opening its big mouth and swallowing marine life."
"In that case, don't we need to take a detour? Won't it be dangerous to pass over it like this?" Qi Ling asked.
Haider smiled helplessly and said, "It is indeed dangerous, but there's no other way, sir. This is the only sea route left. It's only because this Deep Sea Demonic Whale King lives here that we can use his remaining power to pass through smoothly. Otherwise, any ship would be torn to shreds by the ferocious Soul Beast in the sea!"
"And you can rest assured, sir. I've been traveling this sea route for decades, and there won't be any accidents! Everyone who goes to Sea God Island knows that this is the territory of the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King, and it's a necessary route."
"Really? It's that kind? This doesn't seem like the way Soul Beast would act," Qi Ling said.
"It's not that it's kind, sir, but because the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King Deep Sea Demonic Whale King blind in its left eye, and throughout the year, in spring and autumn, its head faces east, while in summer and winter it faces west!"
"In this way, all ships that pass through will not attract its attention as long as they proceed on its blind side, and can pass safely. And since it is springtime now, we will not have any problems as long as we pass through on its north side."
"I see. In that case, let's continue," Qi Ling said, but for some reason, an ominous premonition Entanglement in his heart.
Was Haider lying to her? No, Qi Ling could sense that Haider was telling the truth, and it seemed that this wasn't his first time passing through this place; he wouldn't risk his life so lightly.
So what exactly caused Qi Ling's ominous premonition?