Chapter 674: Ramming at Full Speed

"How much do we have to hand over?" Ye Liuyun also thought it could be considered to spend money to buy peace.

"At the very least we have to keep this ship!" Du Yan said solemnly: "There might even be more!"

Once they are surrounded, it's up to the other side to decide; we can only see if the other side is greedy.

However, the other side are some bandits who would risk their lives for wealth; how could they not be greedy? Even if they were looted clean, that is also possible.

"No way! We should just force our way through? Even if we wreck the ship, it would be worth it. Maybe we could even make a profit!"

Ye Liuyun, upon hearing that, also felt the idea was unfeasible, somewhat leaving things to fate!

"How confident are you?" Du Yan countered.

"About fifty or sixty percent!" Ye Liuyun did not hide it from him.

They are now on the same boat. A mistaken estimate would mislead Du Yan's judgment.

Such a major decision could determine their life or death. Ye Liuyun also dared not speak recklessly.

Du Yan pondered for a long time before finally making up his mind.

"Alright, let's do as you said!"

Then he immediately assigned Bojiao and Tuozi to adjust the warship and the formation.

"Give me more spirit stones, I also want to strengthen my attack power!" Li Sanniang, upon hearing they would force their way through, also put forward her own request.

She is also an important part of the warship's defense. If the warship is wrecked, the only defense left would be her attack weapons.

Therefore she needs to increase the weapon's attack power, which also requires more spirit stones.

Du Yan immediately allocated sufficient spirit stones according to her request.

Ye Liuyun had previously handed over all the spirit stones needed for this leg of the voyage to Du Yan for disposal, so Du Yan wouldn't keep coming to him for more.

Ye Liuyun immediately returned to the Xuan Kong Shi, summoned everyone out, had them eat something, and then prepared for battle.

The Black Shark Warship, under Bojiao's busy work, was completely given a new look.

At the bow, Bojiao dismantled the warship seized from the Mist Shadow Group, reinforced the warship's sturdiest bow section onto the Black Shark Warship's exterior, giving the Black Shark Warship an additional layer of protection.

Tuozi also strengthened the formation at the bow.

After everything was ready, the warship continued to set sail, rushing outward from the Fog Sea.

Once they left the Fog Sea, their view instantly opened up.

Du Yan shut down the protective shield, letting the warship accelerate toward Yi Cheng in outer space.

Everyone also perked up, releasing their divine sense fully to search everywhere for traces of bandits.

Ye Liuyun directly opened his Golden Pupil. In outer space, his Golden Pupil can see far, far more effective than divine sense.

Sometimes divine sense can be blocked.

Du Yan had once told him that many bandit warships, to prevent being discovered early by merchant ships, would set up formations to block divine sense detection.

During this time, he also learned a lot from Du Yan about the situation in outer space and gained navigation experience.

He also hoped not to run into the Yingjie Bandit Group. But fate does not follow wishes; the more they worried, the more they encountered them.

Not long after setting out, Ye Liuyun's Golden Pupil spotted some small flying boats loitering around their warship from afar.

"Scouting bandits?"

Ye Liuyun confirmed with Du Yan.

"Probably!" Du Yan nodded and said.

At that moment, Ye Liuyun's Golden Pupil also saw a warship far ahead, lying across their path.

But unexpectedly, that warship was three to four times larger than theirs.

At this moment, Du Yan's divine sense had not yet detected the distant situation; it appears their warship also has a formation to block divine sense detection.

Ye Liuyun quickly reminded Du Yan: "I see their warship; it's three to four times larger than ours."

"Ah? Then we can't ram it!" Du Yan was somewhat dazed.

"Their warship is sideways, so it should be easier to ram! Full speed ahead and ram it!"

Ye Liuyun said firmly.

"Alright!" Du Yan gritted his teeth and made up his mind. "Bojiao, boost the power a bit more!"

"If we boost it further, it might damage the power machinery." Bojiao said.

"If it breaks, we'll replace it!" Du Yan also gritted his teeth.

"Okay!" Bojiao replied, sprinting out of the control room to handle the acceleration.

By the time everyone saw the opposing sideways large ship, they also felt their warship's speed had increased by twenty to thirty percent.

"When we ram later, make sure everyone stands firm!" Du Yan reminded everyone in advance.

Everyone immediately found a sturdy place to hold onto, lest they be knocked over later.

In the control room of the opposing large ship lay a large bed, on which a plump woman reclined sideways.

Although the woman was stout, her cultivation level was Yin Yang Eightfold.

She is the leader of the Yingjie Bandit Group, "Mother Tiger" Ling Shao'yun.

"Boss, this is a huge ship. Our luck today is not bad!" a bandit with a goatee said, nodding and bowing obsequiously to the woman.

"Don't be careless; being able to come out of the Fog Sea unharmed shows that Tuyun definitely didn't stop them." The plump woman yawned and said nonchalantly.

"How could Tuyun compare to you? If you hadn't refused to enter the Fog Sea, it wouldn't be Tuyun's lot to fool around in there." The bandit below again laid on the flattery.

The woman nodded, lifted her wine cup, and took a sip.

"Go handle it yourself; if it's unnecessary, I won't show up!"

"Sure thing, boss! Just wait for my good news!"

The goateed bandit chuckled, respectfully withdrew, went straight out of the warship, and awaited Ye Liuyun and company's arrival.

"Today's flattery wasn't wasted! It's rare the boss gives me this chance—I must put on a good show!"

He thought to himself, his back straight as a pole, with a look of pride.

When he saw the warship that Ye Liuyun and his companions were aboard, he couldn't help but frown.

"Why aren't you slowing down yet? Just you wait, I'll deal with you later—won't even leave you any clothes!"

He was puzzled inside, but never expected that Ye Liuyun's warship would dare to ram them.

The size difference between the two ships was huge; it was like an egg striking a stone!

"Slow down, slow down…" He stared at Ye Liuyun's warship, silently chanting in his mind.

Gradually, his eyes widened in disbelief, his mouth opened so wide it wouldn't shut.

Because Ye Liuyun's warship not only didn't slow down, it also activated its protective shield.

When he realized it, he shouted, "Activate the protective shield! They're about to crash into us!" While shouting, he also dodged to the side.

Not only did he fail to react, the other bandits beside him were also stunned.

As soon as he shouted, those people immediately began scattering and fleeing.