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Chapter 906 - 906 94 Nighttime Rain Assault_3

906: Chapter 94: Nighttime Rain Assault_3 906: Chapter 94: Nighttime Rain Assault_3 According to ancient records, the Spirit Guiding Lamp was a holy relic of an ancient cult, which, once lit, was highly attractive to soul bodies.

The more souls it devoured, the more powerful the Spirit Guiding Lamp became.

Because its craftsmanship was too complicated and its use too cruel, it had long since disappeared into the annals of history.

How exactly it was made, Hudson didn’t know, but its fuel was corpse oil.

It’s no wonder the Clergy dared to announce that they could definitely exterminate the Ghost Ship, given that they had brought out such an object.

Without the slightest hesitation, a man, a dragon, and a bear landed directly on the deck of the Ghost Ship, and the three Ghost Kings hurried out to greet them.

“Greetings, my lord!

We do not know…”

Before the leading Ghost King could finish his sentence, Hudson interrupted, “Stop advancing immediately and turn towards Poison Dragon Island to collect venom!”

Poisonous worms were everywhere on Poison Dragon Island, making it a place mortals should not enter; however, ghosts were clearly not included.

Unless it was a toxin that acted upon the soul, such poisons had no effect on them, those ethereal beings.

“Yes!”

It was evident that the three Ghost Kings were very much resigned to their fate as slaves; despite not knowing the reason, they obediently accepted the task.

…

On the periphery of the Sea of Mist, the smoke from the burning Spirit Guiding Lamp had everyone on the ship feeling as if they were floating towards nirvana, yet the shadow of the Ghost Ship was still nowhere to be seen, making the faces of the three fleet Commanders turn sour.

“Perhaps the Ghost Ship is too far away to sense the situation here, send someone to extinguish the Spirit Guiding Lamp!

That thing is just too sinister; if it keeps burning, I’m afraid there will be no one left alive on the ships we sent out.”

Hamodi said with a grim expression.

An Evil Tool is still an Evil Tool, even the Spirit Guiding Lamp, which is targeted at soul bodies, greatly affects ordinary people.

In just a short while, the soldiers on the ship had lost their minds.

They were lucky, for if the Ghost Ship actually appeared, none of them would likely survive.

“If luring them doesn’t work, then let’s split the forces!

Our strength is still intact, the Alpha People shouldn’t dare to make a move recklessly.

With the Spirit Guiding Lamp, even if the Ghost Ship comes out from behind, it won’t be a threat to the fleet.”

Moses said, unfazed.

The fact that he did not suggest the experts chasing the Ghost Ship carry the Spirit Guiding Lamp was not because the item was not useful but purely due to its severe side effects.

Losing one’s mind was just one aspect; the key issue was that after absorbing the smoke emitted by the Spirit Guiding Lamp, it would severely affect one’s lifespan.

If he dared to issue such an order, he reckoned that the experts on board would immediately turn against him.

…

Above the clouds, Maxim, eager to try, proposed, “Hudson, shall I cast a forbidden spell on them to destroy the evil artifact below?”

Hearing this suggestion, Hudson rolled his eyes.

This wasn’t a sneak attack or a covert tactic; it was outright declaring war on the Clergy.

Maxim was the only Red Dragon active outside on the Continent of Aslante, and with no other dragon to take the blame, when a Giant Dragon caused trouble, the Dragon Knight was responsible.

Engaging the Clergy in open conflict was something Hudson declared he was not yet mad enough to do.

“What’s the rush?

Wait until the ghosts have collected enough venom, then we can settle the score.”

It’s just the Spirit Guiding Lamp, but they’d need time to light it anyway.

Besides, this is the sea, where it makes perfect sense for the wind and waves to extinguish the flames!”

Patience was something Hudson never lacked.

If the Clergy’s party didn’t split up, he could only have the Ghost Ship linger in the Sea of Mist.

But now it was different, a large number of experts had left the fleet, leaving behind only the ordinary naval officers and soldiers.

Having personally tested the strength of the Ghost Ship, Hudson was very clear that these people could not destroy it.

As long as the ship’s body was intact, the ghosts could be killed at will, since they could all resurrect.

The soldiers of the Clergy, on the other hand, were truly dead once killed.

If the loss of life was at the hands of the ghosts, no matter how devastating, the Clergy could only accept it themselves.

Without this fleet, the Clergy’s experts entering the Mist afterwards would be like meat on the chopping board.

It didn’t matter if he couldn’t defeat that group of experts, as long as he destroyed their ships.

Let’s see if they could fly back to the Continent on their own.

“Stupid Dragon, underhanded attacks should also wait for nightfall!

In pitch darkness, just plunging into the sea for a bath would raise waves strong enough to capsize a ship.”

Belsden, who was nearby, decisively added another blow.

A little disturbance in the pitch-dark seabed is indiscernible.

All kinds of accidents could happen in the vast sea, and it would not be strange for a giant sea monster to suddenly emerge.

Even with the Clergy’s rich imagination, it would be difficult to directly suspect Maxim.

Moreover, there was an alibi.

The nobles of the Alpha Kingdom could prove that Master Hudson was holding a meeting in the Royal Palace with his mount.

…

At sea, the weather can change in an instant, and as nightfall approached, a storm arrived first.

The roiling waves continuously slapped against the vessels, as if they sought to devour the fleet that lingered on the sea’s surface.

Moses, the Commander left in charge of the fleet, displayed the quality expected of him.

“Send the order down, activate the Defense Magic Array immediately!

Spread out the distance between adjacent warships, be careful to avoid collisions…”

…

In the distance, three loaded Ghost Ships, after avoiding the Clergy’s search parties, slowly sailed out of the Misty Marine Region.

“Stop the ship here, there’s no need to board and fight the enemy, you all can fly!

Have the ghosts throw the collected Venomous Worms onto these warships.

Remember to make less noise and try not to be discovered,” Hudson sternly warned.

“Yes, my lord!”

The reluctance of the ghosts towards this command was evident from their sullen expressions, but they had no choice but to follow orders due to the presence of three Ghost Kings.

Frankly, he truly couldn’t understand why Ghost Ships always opted for boarding battles when they came out to plunder.

Staying beyond the enemy’s range of fire and letting the “Ah Piaos” stealthily attack would be perfect!

No wonder there were so few Ghost Ships; these creatures inherently had a death-wish, acting as if they were still alive despite being dead for many years.

He had no control over other Ghost Ships, but the ghosts on his own ship couldn’t be that foolish.