After three commanders issued the command,

The Purification Army, which had previously shown signs of decline, without a word, in this increasingly chaotic situation, grasped onto a glimmer of light amidst despair.

They mustered all their strength and launched a barrage towards the foremost command ship of the pirate fleet: the Salted Fish.

If they could destroy the opponent's command ship, there would be a sliver of hope to find a turning point in this desperate situation!

"Boom!"

Artillery shells erupted at this moment, bombarding in the direction of the Salted Fish.

Almost a thousand shells fired; even if only a fifth of them hit the Salted Fish, it would be enough to shatter its shield and destroy it.

"Watch out!!"

The soldiers of the Duorong Federation widened their eyes in astonishment upon seeing this scene.

But the speed of the artillery was extremely fast, and although dozens of ships quickly moved around the Salted Fish, trying to shield it in the center,

the Salted Fish was locked on by countless artillery, leaving nowhere to hide.

"It's over!"

At this moment, everyone drew a sharp breath, watching the Salted Fish engulfed by artillery, feeling an impending sense of doom.

Everyone in the Duorong Federation knew that Fang Yu was the key connection in this battle linking the pirates.

It was Fang Yu's presence that convinced the pirates they could seize the Living Copper Ore and capture Ijima Island.

Once Fang Yu's ship was destroyed and Fang Yu was killed, the connection to the pirate ships would be severed.

Unknowingly, Fang Yu had become the pivotal character integrating both sides harmoniously.

The troops could envision that once Fang Yu's ship was destroyed, the pirates would lose interest in supporting the war and scatter.

Although the Purification Army had suffered heavy losses, there were still nearly seven hundred ships.

Without the support of the pirate fleet, their own ships would only number just over four hundred.

With Fang Yu gone and morale plummeting, the odds might turn in their opponent's favor.

Even the three captains of the Purification Army didn't fully understand how pivotal the destruction of Fang Yu's command ship was to the "pirate fleet."

Fang Yu was not only the commander, but the anchor binding the complex forces of Duorong Federation soldiers, the Sharp Blade Army, the Blue Star Captain, and the pirates together.

The significance of Fang Yu was far greater than anyone present might have realized.

At this moment, watching Fang Yu engulfed in artillery blasts,

everyone, including the pirates, felt their hearts leap into their throats.

Fang Yu must not be lost!

"Boom!!"

"Boom!!"

Shells exploded on Fang Yu's Salted Fish.

Even though the glow of the shields flickered, they couldn't withstand the bombardment.

"Damn, am I seeing the lieutenant's ship disintegrating under the artillery assault?"

"This can't just be a figment of my imagination?"

Everyone felt a chill down their spine, watching the unfolding scene with disbelief, as if plunged into an icy abyss.

The pirates exchanged glances and began contemplating retreat.

After all, it was an ad-hoc assembly of forces.

With Fang Yu as the binding force, the pirates had some confidence in capturing Ijima Island.

But once Fang Yu was gone, and the binding force lost, every pirate leader understood each other's unreliability, having no confidence in coordinating with the other pirates to seize Ijima Island.

However, just when everyone had their own calculations, from the center of the explosion, several rounds of artillery suddenly burst out.

"Boom!"

"Boom!"

"Boom!"

The artillery roared from within the smoke and debris, tearing through the shroud around the Salted Fish, revealing its hull.

At this moment, remarkably, the Salted Fish had survived the barrage intact.

Although its shield had completely dimmed, and its hull was slightly warped by a cannonball,

it had survived and was even firing artillery towards the Purification Army's location.

Several shells hit the foremost five ships of the Purification Army.

These ships had already depleted most of their energy levels in previous defenses.

Upon being struck by the Salted Fish's attack, the five Purification Army ships were immediately torn apart by its artillery.

"Sank [Warlord Ship], entire crew gains 400 experience, 20 Silver Coin from war spoils."

"Lord gains military merit +4."

"Mainline activation rewards +20%."

In the shocked gaze of everyone, a figure stood on the deck of the Salted Fish with a calm demeanor.

A shimmering shield shrouded most of the Salted Fish, emanating from this figure.

As the smoke and debris gradually dispersed, the shields slowly retracted into Fang Yu's body.

Fang Yu glanced at the soldiers behind him, shaking his head amidst their astonished looks, "What are you standing there for? They're stalled after my block; attack now!"

Upon hearing Fang Yu's words in the Brain Domain Sharing Channel, everyone jolted awake, quickly setting aside their internal shock and focusing their attention on the battle ahead.

"Attack!"

Each captain ordered their crew to attack while casting amazed glances towards the Salted Fish.

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