Supreme of the Heavenly Realm
Chapter 242 - 239: The Four Pirate Kings

Chapter 242: Chapter 239: The Four Pirate Kings

"It’s the infamous Siwang Pirates nearby!"

As the pirate fleet drew near, Lady Xuan clearly saw the flags flying on those ships and then cried out in alarm.

The nearby shipbuilders and sailors, upon hearing the name Siwang Pirates, also changed color, clearly very familiar with the notorious pirate force that roamed these waters from their years of experience at sea.

These Siwang Pirates were one of the most famous pirate gangs in the area. They never imagined their luck would be so bad as to encounter this ferocious group.

The so-called Siwang Pirates, in fact, referred to the four leaders of this pirate force. They had proclaimed themselves the four great pirate kings and their notoriety spread far and wide. All four were Martial Sect Masters, with the leader among them being a Third Grade Martial Sect Master. Such a force could be compared to a Second Grade Sect.

A force capable of rivaling a Second Grade Sect was, at the end of the day, just a pirate gang. In the Tiannan Region, such a situation would be simply unimaginable.

"Quick, turn the helm, change course!"

Lady Xuan hastily shouted to the steward behind her.

"Yes!"

In the ensuing chaos, the fleet made a hasty course correction and the deck itself became unstable, stirring Ye Xuan, who was in the cabin, from his rest and he opened his eyes.

"Could it be a Sea Beast?"

Ye Xuan was slightly surprised but then he closed his eyes again, continuing his Cultivation in meditation, blissfully unaware that outside, all was now in turmoil.

"Madam, the pirates’ ships are too fast, they’re going to catch up!"

A steward, covered in sweat, ran up to Lady Xuan and said anxiously.

"Quickly notify Elder Tao to have everyone ready for battle!"

Realizing that escape was impossible, Lady Xuan, after all, was an old hand used to the sea and had seen many storms, but the pirates they were facing now were unprecedentedly powerful.

The steward, having received the order, quickly nodded. The Elder Tao mentioned was the only Second Grade Martial Sect Master stationed with their trading fleet this time.

Lady Xuan’s face darkened with ugliness; it seemed they would have to fight fiercely this time. If they could not save the goods, it would be a great fortune just to be able to break through with their lives.

The trading fleet plunged into chaos. However, on the rapidly approaching pirate ship, the loud cries grew louder, especially on the leading large ship where four figures stood, watching the convoy in front of them with a mocking look.

These four were the leaders of the pirate gang.

"Boss, we don’t all need to make a move to deal with such a small merchant association. Just watch from the side, and the three of us will take care of it," laughed one of the tall, thin men.

"Alright, but make it look good for me. Don’t just focus on killing—keep an eye on the goods," said the boss, a burly figure who stood head and shoulders above the others, with the strength of a Third Grade Martial Sect Master, indeed stronger than the other three.

"Let’s not. Kill all the men and keep the women. I heard there’s a Lady Xuan in this merchant fleet; she’s a Top-grade. Let me have my fun with her for a few days first."

"Oh? There’s such a treat? Well, then, it seems this trip won’t be in vain."

A glint of desire appeared in their eyes as they eyed the central merchant ship from afar, quickly locating Lady Xuan’s position.

"She’s indeed a Top-grade."

Swiftly attracted by Lady Xuan’s fiery and voluptuous figure, their eyes shone brightly, realizing she was much more than the common wenches they usually toyed with.

"Let’s go!"

Apart from the lead captain, the other three, upon closing to a certain distance from the trading fleet, leapt from their ship, skimming across water and ships as they swiftly approached the central merchant ship.

"Kill!"

As soon as the two sides made contact, cries of battle filled the sky, and the bawling pirates clashed with the merchant fleet’s guards, blood staining the sea.

Three figures swept onto the central merchant ship like whirlwinds and easily killed a dozen guards who rushed up. One of them stepped forward and shouted loudly, "Everyone listen up, lay down your weapons and surrender now, and there’s a slim chance of survival, otherwise, no mercy will be shown!"

Upon hearing these words, fear unsurprisingly began to spread among those on board.

"The three leaders, our merchant association has always kept to itself and never crossed paths with the Siwang Pirates. I am willing to offer ten thousand Xuanyuan Pills in the hope that the leaders will show leniency."

Ten thousand Xuanyuan Pills was no small sum even for Lady Xuan’s merchant association, but clearly, saving their lives was now the priority. If it could make the pirates back off, ten thousand Xuanyuan Pills were worth it.

"Ten thousand Xuanyuan Pills, you gave them up so easily. It seems your merchant association is quite wealthy," said one of the sleazy men as he stepped forward, leering at Lady Xuan, "Why go to such trouble? If we just kill all of you, won’t all your wealth be ours?"

Upon hearing this, Lady Xuan’s face turned pale. It seemed that no matter what, they couldn’t escape this disaster.

"Don’t worry, beauty, you’re so pretty. How could I bear to kill you? Play with us for a few days, make us happy, and naturally, we’ll let you go," said the man earlier, grinning again.

"In your dreams!"

Lady Xuan’s face turned cold. The very thought of these dirty and despicable pirates disgusted her, and now they had the audacity to target her.

"That’s not up to you."

The pirate leader broke into a grin and then suddenly made a forceful move, agile like a monkey. In the blink of an eye, one hand was already reaching for Lady Xuan, clearly unable to restrain himself any longer.

Slap!

However, just as he was about to succeed, he met with setback—Lady Xuan actually dodged his grasp and struck the back of his hand with her palm, neutralizing his attack.

"The little lady has some skills."

Lady Xuan herself was also a Martial Sect Master, but in the eyes of the pirate leader, she was nothing more than a slightly troublesome woman. He couldn’t believe that he couldn’t handle a woman.

The pirate leader clung onto Lady Xuan like glue, wrapping around her tightly like a poisonous snake, always waiting for an opportunity. He wasn’t in any rush; after all, she was like a duck that had already been cooked—it’s not like she could fly away from the plate.

Their strengths were not much different, but their mindsets were. With continuous screams nearby and the caravan suffering heavy casualties, Lady Xuan’s mind was unsettled, and soon she was presenting many weaknesses.

"Storm Shadow Snake Hand!"

The pirate leader seized the opportunity, his hands forming seals, transforming into a huge snake head that suddenly bit at Lady Xuan. Then, with a "sizzle," he directly tore open the clothing on her chest, exposing the splendid view underneath.

"Haha, beauty, stop struggling!"

Catching a glimpse of that abruptly revealed sight, the pirate leader became even more excited. However, just as he was about to pounce again with weird screams, from midair, an incredibly heavy object smashed towards him. He quickly looked up to see an iron staff coming straight down at his head and immediately retreated.

Bang!

The staff smashed onto the deck, creating a large hole and sending wood chips flying in all directions. Then a burly, black-haired elder arrived next to the staff and pulled it out.

"Elder Tao!"

Seeing the black-haired elder, a look of surprise flashed across Lady Xuan’s face.

"Are you alright,"

The black-haired elder glanced at Lady Xuan, whose clothing was somewhat disheveled, and frowned. "Doesn’t our caravan have another Martial Sect Master? Where is he?"

"I don’t know. After all, he’s not from our caravan. He might have escaped amidst the chaos." Lady Xuan scanned the surroundings. The person Elder Tao referred to could only be Ye Xuan, who had yet to appear. She guessed he was not here anymore.

The black-haired elder’s frown deepened. If Ye Xuan were here, they might have had a chance, but now the disadvantage was all too clear.

"Damn it, the dead old thing, Second and Third, get moving! Slay this meddlesome old fart!"

The pirate leader, who had been fighting with Lady Xuan earlier, was also enraged. He had been close to success when Elder Tao spoilt his fun, infuriating him.

"Let’s finish it quickly then, so we don’t make the boss anxious."

The two who had been watching the show until then began to advance slowly and then suddenly burst forward. One on the left and one on the right, their True Qi surged like whips, swiftly attacking Elder Tao.

Both men were Second Grade Martial Sect Masters, stronger by a notch than the pirate leader who had confronted Lady Xuan earlier. Their combined attack left Elder Tao, despite his strength, quickly overwhelmed.

Bang, Bang, Bang!

After taking several heavy blows to the chest in quick succession, Elder Tao spat out blood, defeated.

"Useless old thing, to be finished so quickly, truly disappointing." The two pirate leaders sneered coldly and then turned their gaze to Lady Xuan, eyes simultaneously flashing with lecherous glints.

"It’s over; we’re going to be violated by these four scoundrels today."

Lady Xuan felt a wave of despair. It looked like she was bound to suffer a disaster today.

Bang!

Just at this critical moment, suddenly, the cabin behind them exploded, and a figure burst out with an astonishing sword energy that tore through the void and stirred up a tempest above the deck.

"Huh?"

The three pirate leaders’ expressions changed as they turned towards the sudden burst of activity. They saw that from the exploded cabin, a young, lean figure emerged, seemingly wrapped in a tremendous sword-shaped Qi Force, slowly becoming visible.

"Boss Xuan, why so noisy?"

As the Qi Force dissipated, Ye Xuan landed on the deck, his eyes extremely calm as he looked at the somewhat stunned Lady Xuan.

"This..."

Lady Xuan was at a loss for words and then also glanced at the position of the three pirate leaders.

"So, pirates."

Ye Xuan’s eyelids seemed to move slightly, then his indifferent voice echoed across the deck, "I’ll give you ten seconds to get lost."

As his voice fell, the entire deck fell silent instantaneously, everyone staring dumbfounded at Ye Xuan.

"Haha," After a moment, the pirate leader who had fought with Lady Xuan burst into uproarious laughter, his eyes flashing with a dark intent, "Who’s this stupid kid? Got water on the brain? You’re so frail-looking, maybe you’re malnourished. Didn’t your mother tell you to make sure you know who you’re up against before you start acting tough?"