Chapter 1439

The Pill Master Alliance Patriarch directly blew up the furnace while refining pills, giving everyone a fright.

After confirming nothing was wrong, everyone grumbled and left.

Over the next few days, loud bangs would occasionally come from the Star Battleship—sometimes at Fàn diǎn, sometimes while everyone was practicing Xiūliàn—always sudden.

Without exception, they were all caused by the Pill Master Alliance Patriarch blowing up the furnace while refining pills.

In just a few days, this old thing has already blown up the furnace over a dozen times.

Though it hasn't suffered any attacks, the Star Battleship is already covered in scars.

The Artifact Master Alliance Patriarch is busy leading people in repairs, but they can't fix things as fast as this old coot blows them up.

Before the previous damage was even repaired, a bump—this old coot blew up again.

"Yun Xiantai Patriarch, this can't go on; the Star Battleship will eventually be blown to pieces by him."

While eating, the Artifact Master Alliance Patriarch wore a helpless look as he gazed at Yun Xiantai ahead and said.

That day he would blow up the furnace several times, and each blast was stronger than the last—even with the Formation active, it could barely hold.

Hearing that, Yun Xiantai also looked helpless; after finishing his meal, he looked at the Artifact Master Alliance Patriarch and said.

"I know, but now is the critical moment for a breakthrough—just do your best to repair."

"We can't very well stop him from breaking through, and besides, the Pill Master Alliance Patriarch's breakthrough to Emperor-level Pill Master was arranged by Yun Xiantai himself."

"I spoke with him before; this guy slapped his chest full of confidence and told me he had already touched the threshold of breakthrough—give him a little more time and he will surely become an Emperor-level Pill Master."

Seeing the Pill Master Alliance Patriarch so full of confidence, what could Yun Xiantai say? Let's just endure it for now—this bit of torment is nothing compared to having an Emperor-level Pill Master.

Hearing Yun Xiantai's words, the Artifact Master Alliance Patriarch, though helpless, nodded in agreement.

During the ensuing voyage, the occasional noises from the furnace explosions actually made everyone less bored.

"If we keep doing this day after day, can the Star Battleship hold up?"

Ye Zhangqing leaned lazily on the Tǎng yǐ; besides Qiu Baiyi and the four women, Bai Xian'er was now also there.

Just now there was another boom, and Bai Xian'er pouted as she said.

"With the Artifact Master Alliance Patriarch and his crew around, there shouldn't be any problem."

Ye Zhangqing also couldn't be bothered to deal with these things; as long as the Star Battleship isn't directly blown up, it's fine.

Bai Xian'er joined solely because of Ye Zhangqing; ever since boarding, she has stuck close to his side.

This left Qiu Baiyi and the four women with grim faces, but she couldn't care less.

That day, as usual, the Star Battleship sailed through the Wújìn Xīnghǎi, heading straight for the Demon Realm.

But just as they were advancing, a Star Battleship suddenly sped up from behind and gave chase.

Judging by the appearance of that Star Battleship, it was likely a band of Space Pirates.

At that moment, on the deck, the Space Pirates had already set their sights on Ye Zhangqing and company.

"Boss, we don't know these people—we have no idea which faction they belong to."

"Never mind which faction they are—let's loot them first."

"Pull the battleship alongside me."

This gang of Space Pirates isn't weak; their leader is an Emperor Sovereign powerhouse. Seeing Ye Zhangqing's group ahead, the leader, without a word, immediately moved to dock the Star Battleship.

The Space Pirates under him likewise showed no hesitation, cranking up the power and pursuing Ye Zhangqing's group at full speed.

Soon they caught up to Ye Zhangqing's Star Battleship; this gang of Space Pirates was also quite experienced.

From the front of the battleship, two chains shot out instantly, their links covered in Talisman Seals.

The iron chains directly latched onto Ye Zhangqing's Star Battleship, linking the two Star Battleships together.

Seeing this, the leader of the Space Pirates bellowed.

"Brothers, go!"

"Kill."

In an instant, the Space Pirates surged forward in waves, boarding Ye Zhangqing's Star Battleship.

Boarding from the stern, this move was naturally impossible to hide from those on the battleship.

Hong Zun and the others had already rushed over.

"Space Pirates?"

"They've got guts."

"Cut the talk—first take them down, then we'll talk."

These Space Pirates were indeed desperate outlaws, but the moment they stepped onto the battleship, before they could do anything, a huge hook shot out and instantly trussed them up.

Or else they hadn't even reacted when a flash of sword light or blade aura swept by, sending heads flying and extinguishing lives.

Seeing that they had just boarded and already suffered such heavy casualties, the Space Pirate leader who was an Emperor Sovereign darkened his face and roared angrily.

"Courting death."

He then took a step forward, his form instantly lunging toward Ye Zhangqing's Star Battleship.

He landed directly on the battleship's stern, about to strike, but the next second this Emperor Sovereign Space Pirate was utterly dazed.

His gaze stared blankly at Yun Xiantai, Dongfang Hong, and Dongfang Huang before him.

His expression instantly turned marvelously varied.

"Three Emperor Sovereigns? What the hell is going on? Why are there three Emperor Sovereigns on this Star Battleship?"

His head buzzed, but he clearly hadn't expected that the Star Battleship held not just three Emperor Sovereigns, but a full five.

With Bai Xian'er's addition, Ye Zhangqing's group's strength was now incomparable to before.

Yun Xiantai, Dongfang Hong, Dongfang Huang, Qiu Baiyi, and Bai Xian'er—five Emperor Sovereigns holding the fort.

At this moment, Bai Xian'er and Qiu Baiyi were accompanying Ye Zhangqing, too lazy to bother with these Space Pirates—Yun Xiantai and the two others taking action was more than enough.

The reason those Space Pirates who boarded earlier had no chance to resist at all was that, the moment they stepped onto the ship, they were suppressed by the aura of Yun Xiantai and his two companions, leaving them no choice but to surrender meekly.

His face instantly turned complex; where was the fierce, murderous look he had just shown?

His gaze dull, he stared at the three Yun Xiantai before him; this Emperor Sovereign Space Pirate gulped hard, and at that moment Yun Xiantai also asked.

「Fellow cultivator, what business do you have boarding the ship? 」

A teasing smile tugged at his lips; hearing this, the Emperor Sovereign Space Pirate fell silent for a moment before speaking.

I.......... I want to ask for directions.

「Ask for directions? 」

Hearing this, the smiles on the three Yun Xiantai's lips grew even brighter—damn, who asks for directions like that?

Brandishing swords, they rushed forward without hesitation, shouting 'Kill!'—are you asking for directions?

Seeing the three Yun Xiantai grinning coldly, this Emperor Sovereign Space Pirate panicked—utterly panicked.

Damn, he never expected the lineup on this Star Battleship to be so strong—three Emperor Sovereigns; had he known, he would have turned and fled, how could he possibly come here to provoke them voluntarily?

But now he's already on the enemy battleship's deck; wanting to run is impossible, it's too late.

Forcing an ugly smile, the Emperor Sovereign Space Pirate steeled himself and spoke.

That...... I really am just asking for directions, with no other intent.

Oh, then what about these people? Coming to ask for directions with swords?

I...... I don't know them at all; who are they?

Yun Xiantai glanced at the surrounding Space Pirates; in response, this Emperor Sovereign Space Pirate replied with a blank face, 'Who are these people? I'm not familiar with them—I've never even seen them.'