The Black Pearl sailed safely for many days, intermittently seeing the shadows of ships pursued by the Black Toad Pirates. However, with the help of the goddess statue, they managed to maintain their distance, and both sides never engaged in battle.
When they arrived at their destination, it was already dusk. The setting sun looked like shattered petals, leaving behind patches of orange on the sea. As the sky darkened, stars began to twinkle.
Tonk and the others stood at the bow of the ship, gazing ahead.
In front of them lay an endless expanse of white mist that not even the light could penetrate. The mist was so thick that it looked like it had been stirred with sugar.
This white mist never dissipated, enshrouding the pirate city like a white scarf. It was known as the White Cemetery and was a place full of sadness, where many ships had been buried. It was often sung about by wandering minstrels in a mournful melody.
Sharp reefs were scattered throughout the mist, and anyone who ventured in recklessly would end up shipwrecked. The only way to enter the White Cemetery safely was to find the entrance by relying on the four constellations at night.
"There it is, the Northern Eagle constellation. Its sharp beak is the entrance," One-eyed said, looking up at the sky.
Tonk nodded and observed the constellation. The other sailors also followed suit, looking up and observing.
Earlier, One-eyed had taught Tonk how to identify the four constellations that served as the entrances to the pirate city.
The four constellations were the Fangs of the Eastern Serpent, the Iron Hoof of the Southern Pegasus, the Left Wing of the Western Angel, and the Sharp Beak of the Northern Eagle. Different parts of the four constellations pointed to the four entrances of the pirate city.
At this moment, the lookout suddenly reported that a fleet was approaching from behind, making Tonk nervous. He quickly climbed up the mast and snatched the telescope to look back. Fortunately, it was not the Black Toad Pirates but another pirate group, flying their flag depicting a skull holding a heart.
Pirates were a group of lawless seekers of wealth on the sea. As long as there was no grudge, they would not fight without reason, and there was no need to be afraid of encountering them.
"Raise our pirate flag, boys!" Tonk suddenly remembered this and thought that since they were home, there was no need to hide their fangs.
A pirate flag depicting an evil dragon was raised and fluttered in the wind.
It was already dark when the lookout spotted the pirate group, and they were already close. Flora was not on duty now, otherwise they might have spotted the pirates earlier.
The enemy soon passed by the Black Pearl and anchored. Their pirate group had three ships and seemed to be stronger than the Evil Dragon Pirates.
A person dressed as a pirate captain walked up to the deck of the flagship of the pirate group and looked over from afar, loudly saying, "The captain of Thornheart Pirates, Utley Waldlow, greetings to you!" He then raised his glass and drank, showing off his boldness.
One-eyed whispered to Tonk, "This is the etiquette of the pirate captain, like the salute of the navy."
Tonk naturally couldn't let his side lose respect and also replied loudly, "The captain of the Evil Dragon Pirates, Tonk, greetings to you!" He then drank a large glass of wine - a savvy sailor had poured it for him.
Utley laughed heartily a few times and did not continue the conversation. Obviously, they were just greeting each other to avoid any clashes between the two pirate groups.
As the night deepened, darkness became the dominant color of the world, as if everything had quietly ended. The stars in the sky twinkled, each with its own story.
The beak of the Northern Eagle constellation was finally clear enough.
One-eyed held a sextant and looked up at the night sky, adjusting the scale in his hand and commanding the direction of the ship. The Black Pearl cautiously sailed into the White Cemetery, heading towards the evil axis of this world.
The Black Pearl had many glass lamps hanging on it, and in the night and white fog, the light was so weak that it was like fluorescence.
Tonk, like the other sailors, felt an inexplicable excitement in his heart. They were already fierce pirates, but ahead of them, they would see a group of even more wicked pirates!
Shortly after, the Thornheart Pirates Pirates also sailed into the white mist, not daring to be careless at all.
The Black Pearl sailed north for a while and saw a reef ahead that was only a few meters square. Standing on the flat surface of the reef was an undead.
One-eyed's eye felt a chill. He was very sensitive to things related to the undead, and said, "He is the guide of Pirate City. As a captain, you must personally meet him."
The undead seemed like a strand of sorrow condensed into a tide, and also like flickering light and shadow. He was hazy and ethereal as if he would disperse and disappear without a trace if the wind blew.
Only Tonk and One-eyed got off the ship and went ashore. The guide silently beckoned to them. The two men stood face to face with the undead.
"I need to see the mark on your body, sir pirate." The undead spoke emotionlessly, his entire body pale and his features indistinct.
Tonk took off his black coat, revealing the dragon tattoo on his right shoulder. After examining it, the undead retrieved a sea chart from a nearby chest and handed it to Tonk.
The tattoo was the mark of a pirate captain, and if one wanted to become a pirate captain, they couldn't be clean.
The gates of Pirate City were always open to pirates, and it was easy to get in by proving one's pirate status.
Tonk glanced at the sea chart, which showed the route to enter Pirate City. The white graveyard was filled with reefs, like a dangerous maze. If one took a wrong turn, one would be doomed. Moreover, Pirate City would periodically change the arrangement of the reefs.
The five empires had joined forces three times to try to conquer Pirate City, but each time they failed miserably, suffering heavy losses just from falling in the white graveyard.
As for how Pirate City controlled the reefs, it was a secret that was not passed on, and no one knew the truth.
Tonk reached out to touch the undead, hoping to trigger something that might add an undead sailor to their crew.
But One-eyed quickly grabbed Tonk's wrist and snapped, "Are you crazy? Don't provoke the undead."
Although Tonk didn't take offense to One-eyed's concern, he withdrew his hand. He only had a little over 180 points, and he couldn't afford to recruit any more sailors. During their voyage, he had exchanged a lot of food and water, and now he only had a little left.
They safely returned to the Black Pearl, where many sailors were staring intently at the undead on the reef. The Black Pearl set sail and moved forward carefully and slowly, relying on the compass and some prominent reef markers that floated on the sea surface. Tonk, One-eyed, and Cliff stood together in the cockpit, cautiously controlling the ship forward in the vast white fog, with the sound of the sea waves echoing like a lament.
Luckily, the Pirate King system has a function to view nautical charts, which can clearly show the hidden reefs in the sea and provide great help.
To Tonk's surprise, the subsequent Thornheart Pirates took a different route, indicating that the two pirate groups had different maps. After sailing for most of the night, the Black Pearl finally passed through the White Graveyard and entered the Thorny Sea.
In the Thorny Sea, there is a plant called Poison Thorn Sea Bramble, with tentacles resembling spiky pythons, lurking in the sea. As long as they are angered, they will be entangled and stabbed to death by the tentacles with the strong poison.
The Poison Thorn Sea Bramble is the second line of defense for the pirate city.
The White Graveyard blocks the outermost layer, and inside is the second barrier, the Thorny Sea. The pirate city is located in the middle of the Thorny Sea.
The navigation route in the Thorny Sea is very simple, just keep moving forward. The sea is very wide, and those Poison Thorn Sea Brambles float on the sea on both sides, growing extremely lush, like a flower bed in front of a mansion.
The Black Pearl sailed through the waves and headed straight to the north gate of the pirate city.
Although the Poison Thorn Sea Bramble is very dangerous, Tonk still sailed the ship near it and smashed it with a small piece of cheese. The plant curled up sensitively, each poisonous thorn was as long as a finger.
Tonk wanted to add this plant to the "Monster Illustrations", but simply seeing the Poison Thorn Sea Bramble with his eyes was useless. He had to at least come into indirect contact with it. This approach was crazy, but the Dragon Terror Pirate Crew's sailors were already accustomed to the captain's unusual actions.
| [Ding! You have discovered a new magical creature, adding 10 bonus points. It will expand the Monster Illustrations.] |
| Poisonous Sting Sea Bramble: | |
| Species: | Plant(although plants do not have the ability to move or communicate like living creatures, many plants have some self-awareness and can understand who their owner is, so they can be recruited). |
| Attribute: | Wood |
| Skills: | Death Wrapping, Paralyzing Sting, Necrotic Sting, Deadly Sting. |
| Physical attack: | (average after reaching adulthood) |
| Toxic attack: | |
| Habitat: | Dream Sea, Bramble Sea |
| Explanation: | This is an ancient vine-like plant that floats on the sea surface. After reaching adulthood, it can grow 10 to 15 tentacles, with the longest reaching up to 50 yards, resembling an octopus covered in spikes. It only dies when the central root is destroyed. It is a nightmare for all sailors. When a ship encounters it, the ship often chooses to avoid it. |
| Reward points for killing: | 10 for juvenile, 20 for adult, and 40 for mature. |
| Reward points required: | 100 for juvenile, 500 for adult, and 1000 for mature (some powerful magical creatures will be divided into three stages and require different reward points when recruiting). |
| Ding! You have discovered 10 types of magical creatures, increasing your reward points by 50. |
All of this information popped up in a sequence, which caught Tonk off guard. He was pleasantly surprised to find that there was a new recruitable magical creature, the Poisonous Sting Sea Bramble!
This huge monster in the sea would entangle any enemy ship that came into contact with it. Its poisonous stings could cause severe poisoning when it scratched the skin, with extremely brutal effects. Tonk could imagine the impact this thing would have on sea battles.
Clearly, there are still many aspects of the Pirate King game system that have yet to be explored, such as the growth stages that have been introduced this time.
Due to its biological characteristics, the spitting frog is still a tadpole and lacks attack power when young, so there is no need to divide it into so many age stages. The Poisonous Sting Sea Bramble, on the other hand, is different. Its power is limited in its juvenile period, and it only reveals its true power when it reaches adulthood or prime age!
Tonk sighed again as he didn't have enough points, wishing he could take on a dozen more tasks to earn points frantically. However, these tasks had to be triggered, so there was no use in being anxious.
Regardless of what the pirate captain was scheming, the Black Pearl was still sailing steadily, and everyone chatted excitedly.
"Because the terrain is dangerous, no sane person would dare to start a war in the White Cemetery. And after entering the Thorny Sea, even if you have stepped into the pirate city's sphere of influence, no pirate can declare war," One-eyed explained.
As the sea route widened, everyone's nerves relaxed. Even with a sea chart, sailing in the White Cemetery last night was extremely dangerous and a great test for the captain.
Tonk asked, "Is it really that powerful? What if it's Goldbeard who starts a war here?"
One-eyed replied solemnly, "Mr. Goldbeard will not start a war here. It's not about strength, but because he won't offend the pirates' homeland. He is the Governor of the Dream Sea Pirates and will not attack here. The pirate city has extraordinary symbolic significance, and as long as it stands tall, the pirate trade will not disappear. A true pirate will not attack their own home!"
This was the first time Tonk had heard One-eyed call someone "Mr.", and it seemed that One-eyed truly respected Goldbeard.
The Dream Sea's strongest pirate group - the Goldbeard Pirates!
Some say that Goldbeard is an old monster from the previous era of piracy, while others say that he is the most likely candidate for the next Pirate King.
If given the opportunity, Tonk really wanted to meet this great figure. He only wanted to see his magnificence and had no intention of challenging him. Goldbeard's reputation precedes him, and he must be terrifyingly strong.
As a pirate, Goldbeard had reached his peak. His way of making money was not by plundering, but by forcing the Greenland Empire to pay tribute to him through his strength!
Making an empire bow down to a pirate group is simply unthinkable, but the Goldbeard Pirates have achieved it. They have become so strong that they can trample on justice!
The Black Pearl sailed safely for many days, intermittently seeing the shadows of ships pursued by the Black Toad Pirates. However, with the help of the goddess statue, they managed to maintain their distance, and both sides never engaged in battle.
When they arrived at their destination, it was already dusk. The setting sun looked like shattered petals, leaving behind patches of orange on the sea. As the sky darkened, stars began to twinkle.
Tonk and the others stood at the bow of the ship, gazing ahead.
In front of them lay an endless expanse of white mist that not even the light could penetrate. The mist was so thick that it looked like it had been stirred with sugar.
This white mist never dissipated, enshrouding the pirate city like a white scarf. It was known as the White Cemetery and was a place full of sadness, where many ships had been buried. It was often sung about by wandering minstrels in a mournful melody.
Sharp reefs were scattered throughout the mist, and anyone who ventured in recklessly would end up shipwrecked. The only way to enter the White Cemetery safely was to find the entrance by relying on the four constellations at night.
"There it is, the Northern Eagle constellation. Its sharp beak is the entrance," One-eyed said, looking up at the sky.
Tonk nodded and observed the constellation. The other sailors also followed suit, looking up and observing.
Earlier, One-eyed had taught Tonk how to identify the four constellations that served as the entrances to the pirate city.
The four constellations were the Fangs of the Eastern Serpent, the Iron Hoof of the Southern Pegasus, the Left Wing of the Western Angel, and the Sharp Beak of the Northern Eagle. Different parts of the four constellations pointed to the four entrances of the pirate city.
At this moment, the lookout suddenly reported that a fleet was approaching from behind, making Tonk nervous. He quickly climbed up the mast and snatched the telescope to look back. Fortunately, it was not the Black Toad Pirates but another pirate group, flying their flag depicting a skull holding a heart.
Pirates were a group of lawless seekers of wealth on the sea. As long as there was no grudge, they would not fight without reason, and there was no need to be afraid of encountering them.
"Raise our pirate flag, boys!" Tonk suddenly remembered this and thought that since they were home, there was no need to hide their fangs.
A pirate flag depicting an evil dragon was raised and fluttered in the wind.
It was already dark when the lookout spotted the pirate group, and they were already close. Flora was not on duty now, otherwise they might have spotted the pirates earlier.
The enemy soon passed by the Black Pearl and anchored. Their pirate group had three ships and seemed to be stronger than the Evil Dragon Pirates.
A person dressed as a pirate captain walked up to the deck of the flagship of the pirate group and looked over from afar, loudly saying, "The captain of Thornheart Pirates, Utley Waldlow, greetings to you!" He then raised his glass and drank, showing off his boldness.
One-eyed whispered to Tonk, "This is the etiquette of the pirate captain, like the salute of the navy."
Tonk naturally couldn't let his side lose respect and also replied loudly, "The captain of the Evil Dragon Pirates, Tonk, greetings to you!" He then drank a large glass of wine - a savvy sailor had poured it for him.
Utley laughed heartily a few times and did not continue the conversation. Obviously, they were just greeting each other to avoid any clashes between the two pirate groups.
As the night deepened, darkness became the dominant color of the world, as if everything had quietly ended. The stars in the sky twinkled, each with its own story.
The beak of the Northern Eagle constellation was finally clear enough.
One-eyed held a sextant and looked up at the night sky, adjusting the scale in his hand and commanding the direction of the ship. The Black Pearl cautiously sailed into the White Cemetery, heading towards the evil axis of this world.
The Black Pearl had many glass lamps hanging on it, and in the night and white fog, the light was so weak that it was like fluorescence.
Tonk, like the other sailors, felt an inexplicable excitement in his heart. They were already fierce pirates, but ahead of them, they would see a group of even more wicked pirates!
Shortly after, the Thornheart Pirates Pirates also sailed into the white mist, not daring to be careless at all.
The Black Pearl sailed north for a while and saw a reef ahead that was only a few meters square. Standing on the flat surface of the reef was an undead.
One-eyed's eye felt a chill. He was very sensitive to things related to the undead, and said, "He is the guide of Pirate City. As a captain, you must personally meet him."
The undead seemed like a strand of sorrow condensed into a tide, and also like flickering light and shadow. He was hazy and ethereal as if he would disperse and disappear without a trace if the wind blew.
Only Tonk and One-eyed got off the ship and went ashore. The guide silently beckoned to them. The two men stood face to face with the undead.
"I need to see the mark on your body, sir pirate." The undead spoke emotionlessly, his entire body pale and his features indistinct.
Tonk took off his black coat, revealing the dragon tattoo on his right shoulder. After examining it, the undead retrieved a sea chart from a nearby chest and handed it to Tonk.
The tattoo was the mark of a pirate captain, and if one wanted to become a pirate captain, they couldn't be clean.
The gates of Pirate City were always open to pirates, and it was easy to get in by proving one's pirate status.
Tonk glanced at the sea chart, which showed the route to enter Pirate City. The white graveyard was filled with reefs, like a dangerous maze. If one took a wrong turn, one would be doomed. Moreover, Pirate City would periodically change the arrangement of the reefs.
The five empires had joined forces three times to try to conquer Pirate City, but each time they failed miserably, suffering heavy losses just from falling in the white graveyard.
As for how Pirate City controlled the reefs, it was a secret that was not passed on, and no one knew the truth.
Tonk reached out to touch the undead, hoping to trigger something that might add an undead sailor to their crew.
But One-eyed quickly grabbed Tonk's wrist and snapped, "Are you crazy? Don't provoke the undead."
Although Tonk didn't take offense to One-eyed's concern, he withdrew his hand. He only had a little over 180 points, and he couldn't afford to recruit any more sailors. During their voyage, he had exchanged a lot of food and water, and now he only had a little left.
They safely returned to the Black Pearl, where many sailors were staring intently at the undead on the reef. The Black Pearl set sail and moved forward carefully and slowly, relying on the compass and some prominent reef markers that floated on the sea surface. Tonk, One-eyed, and Cliff stood together in the cockpit, cautiously controlling the ship forward in the vast white fog, with the sound of the sea waves echoing like a lament.
Luckily, the Pirate King system has a function to view nautical charts, which can clearly show the hidden reefs in the sea and provide great help.
To Tonk's surprise, the subsequent Thornheart Pirates took a different route, indicating that the two pirate groups had different maps. After sailing for most of the night, the Black Pearl finally passed through the White Graveyard and entered the Thorny Sea.
In the Thorny Sea, there is a plant called Poison Thorn Sea Bramble, with tentacles resembling spiky pythons, lurking in the sea. As long as they are angered, they will be entangled and stabbed to death by the tentacles with the strong poison.
The Poison Thorn Sea Bramble is the second line of defense for the pirate city.
The White Graveyard blocks the outermost layer, and inside is the second barrier, the Thorny Sea. The pirate city is located in the middle of the Thorny Sea.
The navigation route in the Thorny Sea is very simple, just keep moving forward. The sea is very wide, and those Poison Thorn Sea Brambles float on the sea on both sides, growing extremely lush, like a flower bed in front of a mansion.
The Black Pearl sailed through the waves and headed straight to the north gate of the pirate city.
Although the Poison Thorn Sea Bramble is very dangerous, Tonk still sailed the ship near it and smashed it with a small piece of cheese. The plant curled up sensitively, each poisonous thorn was as long as a finger.
Tonk wanted to add this plant to the "Monster Illustrations", but simply seeing the Poison Thorn Sea Bramble with his eyes was useless. He had to at least come into indirect contact with it. This approach was crazy, but the Dragon Terror Pirate Crew's sailors were already accustomed to the captain's unusual actions.
| [Ding! You have discovered a new magical creature, adding 10 bonus points. It will expand the Monster Illustrations.] |
| Poisonous Sting Sea Bramble: | |
| Species: | Plant(although plants do not have the ability to move or communicate like living creatures, many plants have some self-awareness and can understand who their owner is, so they can be recruited). |
| Attribute: | Wood |
| Skills: | Death Wrapping, Paralyzing Sting, Necrotic Sting, Deadly Sting. |
| Physical attack: | (average after reaching adulthood) |
| Toxic attack: | |
| Habitat: | Dream Sea, Bramble Sea |
| Explanation: | This is an ancient vine-like plant that floats on the sea surface. After reaching adulthood, it can grow 10 to 15 tentacles, with the longest reaching up to 50 yards, resembling an octopus covered in spikes. It only dies when the central root is destroyed. It is a nightmare for all sailors. When a ship encounters it, the ship often chooses to avoid it. |
| Reward points for killing: | 10 for juvenile, 20 for adult, and 40 for mature. |
| Reward points required: | 100 for juvenile, 500 for adult, and 1000 for mature (some powerful magical creatures will be divided into three stages and require different reward points when recruiting). |
| Ding! You have discovered 10 types of magical creatures, increasing your reward points by 50. |
All of this information popped up in a sequence, which caught Tonk off guard. He was pleasantly surprised to find that there was a new recruitable magical creature, the Poisonous Sting Sea Bramble!
This huge monster in the sea would entangle any enemy ship that came into contact with it. Its poisonous stings could cause severe poisoning when it scratched the skin, with extremely brutal effects. Tonk could imagine the impact this thing would have on sea battles.
Clearly, there are still many aspects of the Pirate King game system that have yet to be explored, such as the growth stages that have been introduced this time.
Due to its biological characteristics, the spitting frog is still a tadpole and lacks attack power when young, so there is no need to divide it into so many age stages. The Poisonous Sting Sea Bramble, on the other hand, is different. Its power is limited in its juvenile period, and it only reveals its true power when it reaches adulthood or prime age!
Tonk sighed again as he didn't have enough points, wishing he could take on a dozen more tasks to earn points frantically. However, these tasks had to be triggered, so there was no use in being anxious.
Regardless of what the pirate captain was scheming, the Black Pearl was still sailing steadily, and everyone chatted excitedly.
"Because the terrain is dangerous, no sane person would dare to start a war in the White Cemetery. And after entering the Thorny Sea, even if you have stepped into the pirate city's sphere of influence, no pirate can declare war," One-eyed explained.
As the sea route widened, everyone's nerves relaxed. Even with a sea chart, sailing in the White Cemetery last night was extremely dangerous and a great test for the captain.
Tonk asked, "Is it really that powerful? What if it's Goldbeard who starts a war here?"
One-eyed replied solemnly, "Mr. Goldbeard will not start a war here. It's not about strength, but because he won't offend the pirates' homeland. He is the Governor of the Dream Sea Pirates and will not attack here. The pirate city has extraordinary symbolic significance, and as long as it stands tall, the pirate trade will not disappear. A true pirate will not attack their own home!"
This was the first time Tonk had heard One-eyed call someone "Mr.", and it seemed that One-eyed truly respected Goldbeard.
The Dream Sea's strongest pirate group - the Goldbeard Pirates!
Some say that Goldbeard is an old monster from the previous era of piracy, while others say that he is the most likely candidate for the next Pirate King.
If given the opportunity, Tonk really wanted to meet this great figure. He only wanted to see his magnificence and had no intention of challenging him. Goldbeard's reputation precedes him, and he must be terrifyingly strong.
As a pirate, Goldbeard had reached his peak. His way of making money was not by plundering, but by forcing the Greenland Empire to pay tribute to him through his strength!
Making an empire bow down to a pirate group is simply unthinkable, but the Goldbeard Pirates have achieved it. They have become so strong that they can trample on justice!
