Chapter 3657: Landing on the IslandEditor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

"Your Highness, please remain calm."

Darcy looked toward the merchant ships that had already set sail again in the distance, heading toward Sea God Island.

"I was able to stand here, which meant we possessed the ability to break the other side’s godly spells. The god level you and I possessed was the same. The reason you could not break his spell was that your subordinates’ Sea God believers had not reached a high enough level and could not fully channel the god’s power."

"Tch!"

Raygynold gritted his teeth and pointed at that ship, saying, "Then what about them? Where did they obtain that power to control the undead?!"

"I do not know."

Darcy gently shook his head and continued, "However, please rest assured, we will find out."

...

"Your Majesty, we have arrived."

Sea God Island was the settlement of Sea God believers and was controlled by Sea God priests. Most of the time, Sea God Island did not participate in conflicts between empires, and its waters were regarded as a safe zone. Any force that initiated war within the safe zone would be treated as an enemy by Sea God Island.

In rare cases, if an empire had an extremely close relationship with Sea God Island, there had been precedents of Sea God Island intervening to assist that force.

As far as what was known, almost all high-level Sea God deities originated from Sea God Island.

Because of this, all major powers were unwilling to offend Sea God Island.

Soon, under the guidance of Sea God Island’s guards, the ship docked at the eastern port of the island.

Fang Heng leapt down from the ship and examined the transformed island before him.

The Sea God Island priest team came to receive them. The young man at the front looked at Fang Heng and nodded. "Guests, welcome to Sea God Island. I am Briget, a Tier 3 priest of Sea God Island."

Briget had clearly seen the battle that had just taken place at sea and felt very wary of Fang Heng’s group.

"What is your purpose here?"

"We are a Chamber of Commerce from the Oz Empire. We came specifically to pray and worship the Sea God. These are the gifts we brought."

Meng Qingyu had done his research on Sea God Island’s rules and had brought many gifts before coming.

In a sense, gifts were the pass to enter Sea God Island.

"Thank you for your offerings. The Sea God will sense your sincerity. Sea God Island does not have many resting areas. Each visit allows a maximum of five people to disembark. The rest must remain on the ships."

Fang Heng and the others looked at each other and quickly decided to leave Howell and the rest of the merchant group on the ship, while Fang Heng brought Cao Ge, Meng Qingyu, and two other players onto the island.

"Very well, please follow me."

They followed Briget to Sea God Island.

"Today’s Sea God blessing ritual has already ended. The Sea God temple is not open to visitors. Please understand. If you wish to pray to the Sea God, please wait at the temple tomorrow morning."

Briget paused and looked at them, warning, "Also, Sea God Island is permanently neutral. Besides you, there are other guests on the island. Regardless of any hatred you have outside, you must remain calm here. Otherwise, we will expel you."

"Understood."

Fang Heng nodded lightly and asked, "We heard it is possible to request deities here?"

Briget’s expression shifted slightly.

Had these people come for Sea God Island’s deities?

"Yes, but it is not easy. Only believers who have made great contributions to Sea God Island are eligible to be granted a god statue."

[Hint: The player had triggered a side mission-Sea God Island’s deity.]

Mission name: Sea God Island’s deity.

Mission description: You had discovered that deities could be obtained on Sea God Island. Obtaining one would greatly enhance your fleet.

Mission requirement: Increase favorability with Sea God Island to a required threshold to trigger follow-up missions.

Fang Heng quickly scanned the mission.

Briget’s attitude appeared polite, but his tone carried cold detachment.

Should they proceed step by step through the mission, or directly seize it?

From the system prompt, the Sea God Island mission line was closely tied to the main storyline. Forcibly taking action might affect the main progression.

No rush.

Fang Heng considered it carefully and decided it was better to first determine the level of the god statues available on Sea God Island.

He did not want to spend time completing the mission only to obtain deities that were still fragile and useless.

Soon, under Briget’s guidance, they entered the central residential area of the island.

Inside were rows of low, somewhat dilapidated houses.

"Distinguished guests, your rooms are here. Dinner time has already passed today. Later, we will send food to your rooms. In addition, Sea God Island has no nighttime activities. Please do not wander around the island at night. Thank you."

Briget looked at them with a warning gaze, then took his leave.

"Your Majesty."

Meng Qingyu thought for a moment and said, "Our relationship with Sea God Island is not great. Our ship is still at the harbor. Will there be any problems?"

"Mm..."

Fang Heng looked in the direction Briget had left and thought for a moment. "It is fine. Rest first. We will decide tomorrow."

...

Night time.

Lyman Empire.

The imperial council hall was shrouded in a layer of dark clouds.

The Empire’s attempt to attack Pulau Island had failed.

The operation had been highly confidential and a surprise attack. With Pulau Island’s defenses, it should not have been able to resist.

Yet...

An accident had occurred.

More than five hours had passed with no news at all.

The reconnaissance ships sent to investigate had seen nothing.

Commander Belmonte had disappeared, whereabouts unknown.

A whole fleet had simply vanished without reason.

Even if it had been a defeat, there should not have been even a single returning ship.

"We have already deployed spies in enemy empires to search for clues. We believe results will come soon, but based on current conditions, things look very bad."

While they were speaking, another soldier entered the hall and knelt on one knee.

"Report."

"Speak."

"Several reconnaissance ships we sent later have not found any trace of Commander Belmonte’s forces. In addition, a merchant ship from the Lyman Empire was found landing on Sea God Island. Prince Raygynold had a conflict with them and nearly encountered danger. Fortunately, he was rescued by Sea God Island. His three ships are now heavily damaged and unable to continue sailing, so they are temporarily repairing on Sea God Island."

"Sea God Island..."

The king frowned deeply, muttering under his breath.

Again, the Oz Empire!

Raygynold’s three ships were top-tier warships, equipped with high-level deities.

Yet they could not even defeat a single merchant ship from the Oz Empire?

Something was wrong.

Two unexpected incidents had occurred in succession, making him feel that things were gradually slipping out of control.

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