You became an emperor by letting me AFK.

Their fearless actions after being infected are meaningless.

The Daqian warships formed an impregnable sea defense line at their firing positions, leaving the enemy with no choice but to suffer heavy losses.

Xia He didn't interfere with or adjust the shooting, relying entirely on their superior strength. It proved that top-notch military discipline is indeed powerful; they wiped out the enemy's first wave of elite troops during the shooting phase, and the remaining forces didn't show high attributes.

This battle was known as the "Pirate War," but by this time the pirates were already severely weakened.

There is nothing to fear.

A bandit-like group was never qualified to be compared to a regular army.

As expected, Lü Wen and Fang Du began to take command separately, directing the reserve force to suppress and actively hunt down the enemy, while the elite troops rested temporarily and formed a guard formation with the following fleet.

The clans' offensive was the real second round.

The first round ended with the pirates suffering heavy losses, as Xia He's invisible hand was adjusting things, and their organization was far superior to that of the enemy.

Whoosh!

Countless white lines and splashes of water streaked across the waves, revealing a large number of fishmen galloping about.

They targeted the enemy's flagship.

Seeing this, Dai Qingshuang drew a long sword to prepare to fight back. The speed and size of these guys were not something that cannonballs could easily kill. Sure enough, several ships on the outer perimeter had already been boarded by them.

But what greeted these monsters was the sound of gunfire; the first wave of the clansmen who boarded the ship's railing perished amidst the billowing smoke.

"Flintlock gun!"

Xia He knew that Daqian had pointed out this technology, but she did not expect the deployment speed to be so fast.

Moreover, its initial accuracy and rate of fire were extraordinary.

It's considered a late-game technology in the flintlock musket line, so it can easily penetrate the mermaid's built-in scale armor and severely injure it in a single encounter.

Their charge turned into suicide.

The little robot Feng Tianyin definitely uses armored units as its hypothetical enemy, so the flintlock muskets that the academy researches and equips are superior in terms of initial velocity and reloading efficiency. If it were on land, it would probably be in the form of line infantry.

Bang, bang!

Xia He witnessed the one-sided harvest firsthand; these monsters were no match for her.

The Red Demon, who had also witnessed all of this, was furious and knew it had to take the risk.

"That demon is coming."

On the flagship, Dai Qingshuang noticed the enemy's sharp gaze, alarm bells rang in her mind, her whole body trembled, and her scalp tingled.

Her heart raced and her breathing quickened, yet she was also more focused than ever before.

"Roar."

The demon roared in response to the priest. As a being under the Blood God's command, it would never shy away from battle and death, and would fight to the bitter end. As it took the first step, all its surrounding minions followed suit.

The large and imposing group continued to approach, boarding the pirate ship.

They became excellent passageways.

Xia He saw from above that the battle line was constantly advancing. In particular, this demon could take off briefly, and once it swooped down to attack, it was unstoppable, sweeping across the deck of a ship. In the blink of an eye, a warship exploded and sank under its rampage.

Unlike on land, ships, which are carriers of naval warfare, are far too vulnerable to the psionic powerhouses of this era.

Unless it's an iron ship, it could be dismantled by dismantling alone.

Boom! Boom!

In just a few rounds, three ships had sunk, and countless people wailed and cried out in the sea of ​​fire, all becoming spoils of war at the feet of the devil.

Its power was too great; the fragile wooden boat simply couldn't withstand it.

"This attribute bonus is quite significant."

Xia He checked the demon's attributes and found that it was in a burst state, which naturally caused it to lose health, further aggravating its injuries. After all, Feng Tianyin had left wounds on the demons around the rift, which were filled with purifying power, a kind of erosion.

Isn't the High Priest's spiritual energy a kind of assimilation and absorption from the Heavenly Dao Sect?

The psionic strikes she left on the warp were tantamount to contamination, corrupting them into fanatical belief in the divine way, obedience to doctrines, and obedience to priests...

"Tsk tsk, isn't this a kind of evil god?"

That's just right.

The Red Demon isn't at full strength, but he's still incredibly powerful. Even if Xia He takes over the army's operations, victory will be achieved through sheer numbers and the lives of her soldiers. Unless she takes over the psionicists, and they've already begun their operation.

The army's psionicists were responsible for blocking and intercepting the kin, ensuring they had no chance to launch a frontal attack on the flagship.

“All priests, follow me.”

Dai Qingshuang leaped with her sword in hand and stood atop the sunken ship on the path the demon was sure to take.

The battle must not take place on the flagship, otherwise the aftershocks alone could destroy it, resulting in heavy losses. The enemy must be completely annihilated here.

The other priests were also on high alert.

"It's you guys who come to our warp space all the time."

Those present were all elite priests, usually trained to a high standard, and were familiar faces to the Red Demon. Seeing this, it grew even more enraged and charged forward without hesitation.

boom!

The first wave of attacks, however, was not psionic; instead, a salvo of artillery shells completely covered its location.

Xia He could tell that the Daqian warship had been adjusting its aim, since its 5-meter size was enough to be a target, but it just took the hit head-on without dodging or avoiding it.

Of course, there's no problem if it's during its peak period.

Unfortunately, its old wounds flared up, and it appeared as if its flesh and blood had been torn apart by the bombing.

"Damn humans."

Before she finished speaking, Dai Qingshuang made the first move. With a slight flick of her longsword, a burst of light flashed, and with a crisp clang, the enemy's twin blades were firmly blocked. However, she used one of her longswords to twist and turn, nimbly cutting into the wound on its chest.

There were already wounds there from Feng Tianyin, which had not healed, and even the demons of the Blood God were in pain.

wrong!

Why do I feel pain when I'm immersed in war?

Oh no, the erosion is still going on.

The red demon, realizing this, was distracted, and almost simultaneously, the priests' psionic attacks precisely struck the wounds. They didn't seek lethality, nor did they waste energy on intact areas; they targeted the weakest points for critical strikes.

It angrily counterattacked and repelled several figures, but the enemy's formation remained unshaken.

Blood splattered amidst the flashing blades on both sides. Even the fall of priests did not hinder the siege. The relentless attacks suppressed the red demon, causing the monster's injuries to worsen.

"Keep the rhythm and follow my attack on the weak spot in the chest."

Dai Qingshuang was covered in blood, both her own and her enemies', but her eyes held a resolute determination.

"You are deserving of the blessing of courage."

The Red Devil laughed as he charged forward. The two exchanged blows, and the psychic storm tore the sunken ship apart, sending wood chips flying and the deck shattering.

Even Xia He could see a surge in localized psionic energy.

The psionic power that can be unleashed in Terra is growing stronger, even showing that the hero unit "Dai Qing Shuang" has reached a new experience level. No wonder she's becoming more and more formidable in battle. She doesn't need to lift a finger; she can do it all on her own.

Besides, this is a team battle.

The priest beside him continued to provide support, relentlessly employing purification, harassment, and healing techniques.

They are the most reliable support, which annoys the devil to no end.

The fleet further away dispersed, shifting to a pursuit and encirclement of the enemy. Aside from the localized clashes, the overall situation was already decided; the combined fleet was crushing the competition.

Whoosh!

Enemy ships continued to sink during the bombing.

Without the direct command of the demon, even the kin were in chaos. It was too busy fighting Dai Qingshuang to pay attention, and as a result, the disorganized monsters quickly collapsed and were killed one by one.

The combined fleet's overall strength far surpasses that of the pirate group.

They had previously managed to hold their own with the help of their clansmen, but now that their strongest demon was tied down, they could only retreat step by step.

Xia He had already seen the enemy's display showing "Low Morale" and "Organization Collapsed".

Hopeless.

Even pirate groups that are like wild monsters need basic discipline. These remnants are no match for her now, not to mention that the city-state fleet that has been on the periphery can eliminate the enemy's manpower to the greatest extent possible once it goes in to hunt them down.

Even if some escape the net, it will be difficult for them to grow big and strong again.

After this battle, pirate warfare will become history.

But it's not over yet.

Xia He turned her gaze back to the center of the battlefield, as did countless other soldiers present. They weren't just watching; they were constantly moving towards the center of the battlefield, ready to provide support at any moment.

The Red Demon, whose strength was waning, let out a sinister laugh. His blood surged, and he managed to suppress the weakening effects of his injuries for a brief moment.

"Let this death match be a sacrifice to my god."

His response was Dai Qingshuang's sharp sword, which snapped in two with a sharp bang.

Her eyes widened, but she didn't stop moving. She raised the broken sword and stabbed at the Red Demon. The heavy blow caught the demon off guard, causing it to kneel on the ground, its massive body shrinking.

The remaining priests immediately attacked, but this time the weapons pierced through their bodies, as they were no longer protected by strong psionic energy.

It suddenly bit Dai Qingshuang's shoulder.

Splash!

Meanwhile, most of the sunken ship had already sunk underwater, forming a whirlpool around it, yet the priests showed no sign of retreating. Dai Qingshuang herself retaliated by piercing the demon's throat with her broken sword, saying, "Come on, let's see who's tougher."

The surging seawater engulfed the battlefield in an instant, and the priests and demons vanished without a trace.

"Hurry up and go to the rescue."

Chapter 161 The Pirate War Ends (6K)

Lu Wen and Fang Du, who had just gained the upper hand on the main battlefield, turned around and were terrified.