Chapter 414: Dusk and Night

Two days later, outside the Seven Cities Alliance, the sun was brutal.

Under the scorching light, all exposed skin felt deep stinging and itching, as if wrapped in invisible castor beans.

The wind blowing from afar had no coolness at all, and the thick water vapor was like steam in a sauna, carrying a scorching temperature, rushing toward his face, as if he had been kicked into the sea waves again and again, unbearable.

The Prosperity was quietly anchored between the blue sea and the sky, as if drifting with the current, quietly waiting.

After the busy work last night ended, the Prosperity, which had reconfirmed the supply status, grabbed Old Tang, who had just gotten off the car, and set sail, rushing to the Endless Sea overnight at the maximum speed.

Even with the blessing and strengthening of the mechanical descent, and even the transformation elevation of Non-Aggression, the propellers were about to turn out sparks, and it only just arrived at the outer sea of the Seven Cities now.

This was on the premise that it didn't encounter any bad sea conditions along the way.

Ji Jue had already started thinking about when to get an airship and mount the workshop on it... Buddy, this thing is much easier to use than a boat!

At least it’s fast!

But what should it be called when the time comes?

Isis’s little airplane? Can be held in the hand *whoosh whoosh whoosh*... Hmm, it feels pretty good?

Under the parasol, Ji Jue was drinking iced cola, fishing leisurely, and then saw an eyesore in the sea swimming past like a sea dog *splash splash*.

"Woohoo~"

Then swam back *splash splash*.

"Woohoo~"

Then *splash splash* again...

————*Bang. Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang!*

Ji Jue rolled his eyes, picked up the submachine gun next to the iced cola without hesitation, and swept a burst at the flexible dog in the sea, until the bored thing swimming naked screamed and jumped from the sea waves, running wildly on the sea surface with two big hairy legs to escape.

Even more of an eyesore!!!

"Boss, our service doesn't include this item!"

Tang Qian, who climbed onto the deck, was furious: "Need to pay extra!"

"No, need to deduct fees."

Ji Jue was indifferent: "Working hours not following management regulations, failing to wear the uniform correctly and wear effective protective gear, all will be deducted from the daily wage and warned. Re-offending will be notified to the whole factory and recorded. Serious cases can be fired, and all losses caused by this will be borne by the employee. If serious safety hazards are caused and production is stalled, the coast has the right to pursue compensation..."

Old Tang felt terrible: "I’m here to be a thug, not to screw bolts, where is there such messy stuff!"

"There is, friend, there is."

Ji Jue nodded with pity, looking at his angry appearance: "So, when you signed the contract, you never read it, right?

Our employment agreement and the coast’s entry agreement use the same template..."

We’ve known each other for so long, why haven't you made any progress? If you read more books—oh, you’re a large swarm, then forget it.

Ji Jue’s eyes instantly became pitiful.

"By the way, if you don't put on your pants and still intend to run naked on my boat, you might never use that kind of thing again."

Ji Jue flicked a gold coin with one hand, and waved his other hand behind him. Suddenly, in the gaps of the deck, mercury flowed and squirmed, constructing a mechanical arm. The big scissors at the front kept opening and closing, making

a burst of *clack clack* sounds that made one’s crotch tighten.

The eggbeater at the other end also started spinning at high speed.

Aiming ready.

"Yee—————"

When Old Tang saw the gold light thrown over, he beamed: "Boss, you should have said earlier if you don't like light, I even prepared two sets of bikinis..."

Muttering in his mouth, his hands were lightning-fast as he put on his big shorts, accurately caught the gold coin, blew on it skillfully, listened to the pleasant sound, felt intoxicated, and then turned it behind him, just like every time he drew a sword or knife.

How did he do that?

Ji Jue was even more curious.

No, where did you take your shorts out from? Does the large swarm have any hidden inheritance mystery of the fourth-dimensional chrysanthemum?

"But after waiting so long, Boss, are you sure they can come today?" Old Tang skillfully took out iced beer from Ji Jue’s refrigerator and drank two cans *gulp gulp gulp*: "The Endless Sea is so big, aren't those North guys still in the south? Can they make it?"

"If they can't make it, they won't get to eat meat, what are you anxious about?"

Ji Jue didn't care. He had already seen the mist gradually rising at the end of the sea level. In the sultry air, a wisp of coolness gradually emerged.

Like the wind and frost of winter blowing from the end of the sea.

Thunder, storms, and Dragon Skeletons, whistling!

"I’m kidding?" Old Tang was dumbfounded: "They really came?"

Usually, most people have misunderstandings about the size of the Endless Sea. Because almost all maps on the market are modified.

No way, have to change it. No matter how much it is reduced, if it were really according to the standard scale, 90% of the area on the map would be occupied by the Endless Sea.

Find a pond of a dozen acres, sprinkle a handful of sesame seeds into it, and after the sesame seeds drift irregularly on the water surface, that’s the Thousand Islands.

The distance between them is extremely close, and extremely far.

Even if everyone exists in the same world, the isolation of the ocean and the distant distance are like a chasm. Some people probably haven't left the surroundings of the island they are on in their entire lives.

At this moment, watching the Dragon Skeleton Fleet whistling with the rain and thunder, like flying, Ji Jue couldn't help... his fingers itching.

So good, so good, the accumulation of the North Wind Workshop for so many years really created quite a few good things.

From hundreds of years ago, the North’s raiding fleet had been galloping on the Endless Sea. Over the years, the maintenance and development of generations of Craftsmen, the foundation accumulated, really wasn't something an Ember who had been a Craftsman for less than a year could compare with.

Seven warships that looked modern were actually all based on the previous generation of Dragon Skeleton Fleet, transformed, and in their bones, they were still uncompromising alchemical creations.

Moreover, the seven warships were connected and resonated with each other through storms and rain, hidden as one, with thunderclouds as the power source, galloping on the sea.

Combined, it was almost a Heavenly Work!

Even, according to Ji Jue’s guess, in a complete state, it shouldn't only have seven, and shouldn't only have such scale and momentum...

This time, only one branch of the Dragon Skeleton Fleet was dispatched.

The North still had reservations, but it was understandable.

After all, if they were fully armed and equipped with all the things in the box, let alone going out to fight for autumn wind, I’m afraid that as soon as they left the port, they would have triggered alarms in who knows how many places.

At this moment, the scorching heat quickly disappeared. Under the spreading dark clouds, in the thunder and lightning, countless cold frosts condensed out of thin air, scattering down.

The mighty Dragon Skeleton Fleet stopped in the distance, and soon, a frozen long road extended over.

Huang Xu, the Master Craftsman of the North who was still wearing a fur coat in the hot weather, had brought people onto the Prosperity, looking around at the display and appearance of the surroundings, looking surprised.

As if perceiving something.

"You’ve already made something extraordinary, Ji Jue."

"Where, where, in order to support the scene, I even moved the workshop over. As a result, compared to the foundation of the North Wind, it’s nothing more than that." Ji Jue responded with a smile, and soon chairs were moved over for the visitors to sit.

Huang Xu was not polite at all. After sitting down, he took out a wine flask from his arms and took two sips, asking: "Where are the others?"

"Let me see..."

Ji Jue glanced at his phone: "The manpower from the Red State should be here within half an hour, and the Seven Cities Joint Defense Fleet will bring them along.

However, there’s no news from the Wilderness Market yet."

"Heh, Wilderness Market."

Huang Xu sneered: "Expecting that group of White Deer to be punctual, you are still too young."

"Can't say that, Old Man."

A voice sounded behind him, without warning. Immediately after, another voice followed smoothly: "But then again..."

"We White Deer are like this."

"But our brothers like to be early."

"Right, better early than late, the early hunter gets the wolf."

"Speaking of which, are there wolves."

"Wolves are 20% off, kid."

Two middle-aged men who were almost indistinguishable in height, weight, and fatness were chatting one sentence each, smoothly opening Ji Jue’s small refrigerator to rummage.

A bottle of vodka, a bottle of whiskey, both opened the caps, tilted their heads, and drank *gulp gulp gulp*.

The An family’s two fingers with a long name!

Clearly having no presence when not speaking, but now their mouths opened and they couldn't stop, annoying to death.

"Wait, stop, stop, stop..."

Ji Jue’s eye twitched: "When did you two come?"

"Just now."

"Not long ago."

"Just came and saw the large swarm guy taking off his pants on the deck, thought there was some exciting scene."

"Although a bit outrageous, considering it’s an Ember, it seems normal."

"You’re the employer, we naturally can't ruin your good deeds."

"There’s still some time, do you need us to avoid it?"

"Fine, stop talking, please."

Ji Jue’s vision started to go black.

No matter how many times, he couldn't adapt to the openness of the White Deer. Besides, these two were rock-and-roll veterans who had played in bands for who knows how many years, even worse.

"Fart!"

Old Tang was furious, patted the table and stood up, glaring: "How can you White Deer slander people out of thin air?! If this spreads, how can I be a person?

Besides, duck service is not this price! Need to pay extra!"

So why the hell is this the point!

Ji Jue wanted to take out his gun and sweep these guys to death on the deck, otherwise his reputation would be ruined sooner or later.

In the chaos, the Seven Cities Joint Defense Fleet had gradually appeared on the horizon.

It could only be said that it was eye-opening...

It was simply like a museum.

Federation’s, Empire’s, Thousand Islands’ own, modern, modern, stitched... simply overwhelming, except for the flagship, each one had amazing wisdom, each one was stitched spectacularly, making people sigh at the limit of imagination.

Minkler also understood his positioning as an atmosphere group. After coming up, his posture was extremely low, smiling and giving away a pile of specialties, and by the way, sent the Homecoming Knights who rushed from all over to their place, then moved a small stool and sat aside waiting.

You say you lie at home doing nothing, and military merit falls from the sky, making you feel like you can't even be this commander, hey, people are really annoyed and helpless... really like it!

And for a time, everyone’s eyes fell on Ji Jue.

Huang Xu didn't drag his feet at all, asking straight to the point: "People are all here, when to start?"

"Don't you need to prepare?" Ji Jue asked.

"Burning with anxiety, unbearable, at least let us see the land first?"

He tilted his head back and drank the strong liquor in the flask in one gulp, wiping the wine stains on his beard: "Soldiers value speed. Although the fleet has storm cover, if it takes too long, anyone can see something is wrong. Instead of wasting time sleeping, it’s better to strike directly at the yellow dragon."

"I just released the surveillance, but for concealment, it hasn't been in place yet. The internal situation is unknown, so it’s better to be steady, right?"

Ji Jue asked: "Has the North’s Aether seen it?"

"Before coming, the Shaman has already done divination, auspicious with no danger."

Ji Jue looked at the An family’s two fingers: "What do you two say?"

"I don't care."

"Me too."

The two fingers were obviously much more indifferent. Although they drove all the way, it was just the fatigue of the road, and they rested after drinking water.

If they really wanted to hunt wolves, extreme situations of not sleeping or blinking for days, weeks, or even a month would happen.

Besides, they weren't doing the job of charging into battle. The An family’s projection techniques were honed to such a degree that, as long as they were within the sensing range, it didn't matter if they weren't at the scene.

The Homecoming Knights also shouldered the guard work of the Prosperity. After being familiar with the situation, they also indicated that they could start work at any time.

Everything is ready, only the east wind is missing.

The enemy is in Punabantu!

"Fine, then don't wait."

Ji Jue took one last look at his phone.

Until now, he hadn't found Sister Wen’s trace. Maybe, with her habits, she might have rushed over and started fighting directly, regardless of anything else.

Besides, since the destination was the same, they would meet sooner or later.

When the time comes, just slap a label of "remnant party" on her, wouldn't that be a direct capture?

As for how to apologize later, *emmmm*... I’m doing this for your own good, Sister Wen, you won't misunderstand me, right!

Right... right?

Whether it’s right or not, this point remains to be discussed, but Ji Jue didn't have high requirements, as long as she didn't punch his head off.

Now on the outskirts of the Seven Cities’ territorial waters, if they advanced at full speed to Punabantu, it would only take four... no, with the help of the Dragon Skeleton Fleet’s storm, maybe they would be at the door in an hour.

Then what are you hesitating about?

The opponent is right before our eyes, F2+A, select all, initiate the team fight!

A quarter of an hour later, the Dragon Skeleton sails were raised again, the horn sounded through the sky, calling for thunderclouds, infinite thunder flashed, and in the roar, dark clouds carried the Prosperity, advancing toward Punabantu!

Like soaring on the crest of a wave, in the rushing strong wind, the entire Prosperity vibrated violently, like a small stone thrown out, constantly skipping on the water surface.

The spiritual fluctuations projected intentionally or unintentionally from the thunderclouds were like radar, scanning Ji Jue’s appearance, as if gloating.

Old thing, finally caught the chance to apply eye drops!

Ji Jue sighed and didn't react.

Letting the stormy waves rush toward his face, from beginning to end, the Prosperity had no tendency to crack or lose control. The Hand of Non-Aggression pressed on the ship’s side, continuously strengthening and transforming.

Even, in the gallop, spiritual circuits that fell off unintentionally floated into the sky, toward the thunderclouds.

Just like small, not-so-clean hands, wanting to dig something back.

Let me see!

Then, it was ruthlessly split into powder by the electric light!

What are you looking at! Not allowed to look! It’s not yours, why are you looking around? Go home and look at your own!

Embers really understand Embers. When a peer sees a peer, they have already thought about when to attend the other’s funeral and how much money to pack.

Seeing that the eye drops didn't work, Huang Xu seemed too lazy to pull with Ji Jue, and the wind and waves rushing toward his face also slowed down a lot.

It’s just...

The further forward, why, the darker the sky?

Ji Jue lowered his eyes and looked at the satellite image on his phone... On the sea surface, the sun was bright, the sea area was scorching in the afternoon, and the waves were sparkling, cloudless for thousands of miles.

But at this moment, the area outside the Dragon Skeleton Fleet seemed to have walked into a long night, in the rapidly dimming and low-hanging sunlight, gradually emerging with spreading scarlet, instantly dyeing the world in blood.

Then, even the sun was about to disappear.

The world ahead was dark, the wind in the pervasive mist whistled, as if carrying a faint, bizarre singing.

The entire world had turned into a demon realm.

Under the collapse effect of large-scale spiritual essence overflow, the completely alienated forbidden zone seemed to be shrouded in eternal darkness, unable to see one’s fingers.

In the piercing siren, the Dragon Skeleton Fleet stopped at the edge of the darkness, coldly staring at the dancing darkness, and even more, the world shrouded in thick mist.

Couldn't see the trace of Punabantu at all.

"Has it worsened to this extent?"

In the projection, Huang Xu’s expression was gloomy, rubbing the hilt of the flame-shaped sword, ordering without hesitation: "Order the fleet, combat readiness, all departments coordinate to wake up the dragon bones.

Prosperity prepare to move backward, give up the position in front."

He said, "Release the Dusk!"

This was not the time for hesitation and consideration. Whether it was for partners or enemies, if you want to occupy the initiative, how can you do it without paying a price?

Haggling before the fight, not giving an inch after the fight.

But when you want to fight, don't worry about so much.

Roll up your sleeves and do it!

In that instant, the magnificent and mighty horn sounded again from the thunderclouds. In the surge of electric light, the bizarre drums resounded through the world.

The obscure and ancient babble gathered together, as if a hymn to the gods, in the fanatical shouting and screaming, the horn sounded higher and higher, rising endlessly toward the sky, as if to reach the heavens!

Until, at the highest point of the sky, a thunder-like response came.

*Bang!*

On the dark sky, a point of fire suddenly lit up.

Reflected in Ji Jue’s pupils, enlarging, enlarging again, until finally, a huge meteorite wreathed in infinite flames revealed a ferocious outline.

Violent light.

The night was burned out, the sky and the sea, everything in the world was dyed dusk-yellow, reflecting the magnificent fierce light falling from the sky.

Ji Jue subconsciously held his breath.

Opened his eyes wide.

*Snap——*

The crisp sound of shattering resounded in everyone’s ears.

Just like a hammer knocking a mirror to pieces, under the violent impact of the dusk meteorite, cracks appeared out of thin air in the darkness that was like substance, spreading wantonly on the sky.

The world was shattered, and all things fell apart.

Behind the gap where the cracks intertwined, a huge scarlet eye pupil as large as the sun and moon slowly opened.

Looking down at the dust.