"Let's go, brothers, onward!"

The Iron Black Pot flapped its wings, rising from the sea and chasing after the Wangzai Little Buns.

The Caged Parrot, with envy and jealousy, spoke up, "Flying must feel amazing. I must find a way to acquire a flying skill in the future."

Hearing the words of the Caged Parrot, the Sea Flip nodded in agreement, "Indeed, I've had enough of dog paddling, even though our armor has Water Enchantment benefits, which makes us swim quite fast."

"But comparing that to those who can fly, it's nothing. We can't even compare to Wangzai Little Buns or that Scapegoat."

"Most importantly, dog paddling is so undignified. Flying is much cooler. I have to get one in the future."

Grandpa Qian of Bone-Touching switched to a backstroke position, "If dog paddling lacks class, try backstroke."

Sea Flip: "??..."

Gana on the island was clearing the battlefield under the command of the High Tier Mage Gana.

The Middle Tier Knights and Low Tier Knights of the Sea Elf Race had been subdued, awaiting their fate to be sold into the slave black market or the slave trade market of the Ten Mother Islands.

For mages and knights captured in war, the victors generally dealt with them this way, making a fortune while quickly disposing of them.

Of course, the primary method is to sell them into the slave black market first because reaching the Ten Mother Islands means entering the Chaotic Sea Domain, which is quite risky.

The slave black market is actually more popular than the legitimate slave market.

Besides having mages and knights that are not allowed to be bought or sold in the legitimate slave market, the quality and grade of the slave black market cannot be compared to that of the legitimate market.

Many wealthy and influential people prefer to visit the slave black market over the regulated market.

To maintain operations, the background network of the slave black market is as intricate as a spider's web.

Even with the local powers, there are complex and intertwined interests involved.

This is why those engaged in human trafficking and smuggling are heavily targeted, while the black market often escapes notice.

The reason is simple: one is a hidden partner, while the other is merely a thief eyeing one's belongings.

The main source of the slave black market is the prisoners of war from the defeated side.

Apart from the Merfolk, Fishmen, and Sea Elves, the coastal powers of the East and West Continents are constantly at war with Gana. In addition, ongoing conflicts amongst other inland powers are frequent.

With wars and conflicts widespread, captives naturally arise, all of whom are major suppliers for the slave black market.

As everything neared its end, the High Tier Mage Gana looked at the heavily injured High Tier Knight beside him, "This successful defense owes much to your efforts. I'll report this battle accurately later on, and I believe you will receive a satisfactory reward."

Being of marginal strategic significance on the frontier, the defensive forces here were similarly assigned as marginal.

Both sides tacitly agreed to allocate frontier forces effectively, having a back and forth without escalating further, avoiding triggering a butterfly effect that might affect other defense lines.

The decisive battles always happened on the main battlefield, with secondary battlefields having certain strategic significance.

For these insignificant skirmishes, maintaining stability without affecting other areas was sufficient.

Since the formal war between Gana and the other three ocean races began, there had been no change in the defensive forces here.

A leading High Tier Mage, 2 to 4 High Tier Knights, 1 to 3 Middle and Low Tier Mages, with a total count of Middle and Low Tier Knights kept under five hundred.

After each battle, they report the casualties and apply for reinforcements.

Thus, both sides continued their exchanges of attacks.

Today's complete annihilation of the opposing force was rare.

Usually, the attacking side would chase off the defenders or vice versa, and despite heavy losses, total annihilation or death of a leading High Tier Mage was rare.

Today's overwhelming victory for Gana was a rarely seen triumph over the years.

The glee among them was palpable.

Upon hearing the praise of the High Tier Mage Gana, the excited High Tier Knight disregarded his injuries and immediately saluted, "This victory is only possible under your leadership; you are the true hero."

His words were more than flattery; without this High Tier Mage Gana single-handedly defeating the opposing High Tier Mage, the battle's outcome would have been uncertain.

Even if victorious, it would have been a costly victory, and total annihilation of the enemy would be challenging.

Thus, the High Tier Mage Gana smiled proudly at the knight's words.

He then patted the knight's shoulder, "Your contribution is undeniable as well. Take time to heal now..."

Just as the High Tier Knight nodded and prepared to speak, his expression suddenly changed, "I sense several High Tier Knights' presence, with one rapidly approaching us."

Upon hearing this, the High Tier Knight quickly turned toward the distant horizon.

His gaze spotted a white shadow quickly moving across the sky.

The speed of the other was so fast that coupled with the bright sunlight, was slightly unclear to see.

However, one thing he was sure of, "Are they...flying?"

In a moment of realization, the High Tier Knight sensed something was off.

Knights indeed have a widely known flying combat technique called "Wings of Malos," created by a knight named Marlos.

Instead of keeping it secret, he directly announced it to the public.

In gratitude for his generosity and selflessness, other knights decided to name this combat technique after Malos.

Since this technique granted knights the ability to fly, it was ultimately named "Wings of Malos."

"Wings of Malos" relies on the manipulation of Battle Energy, allowing knights to fly, but the technique has high requirements.

One must reach above the Top Tier Knight level to Epic Knight; only then the Battle Energy meets the technique's requirements.

Combat technique involves variations and applications of Battle Energy, naturally demanding certain conditions from it.

Take for example Noel's self-created "Battle Energy Uprising."

Only when a knight's Battle Energy reaches the High Tier does it undergo a transformation, allowing the successful utilization and application of the "Battle Energy Uprising" technique, subsequently manifesting it.

This shares the same principle as magic.

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