Chapter 46: Blood-Red Sunset (Part 2)

  Niya leaned gently against Tang Jie's chest, a faint smile on her face, her fingers tracing circles on his broad and sturdy torso, her cheeks flushing like the clouds at sunset, her voice husky as a mosquito: "After the battle is over, I'll let you have your fill, okay?"

  Tang Jie gently stroked Nia's golden long hair: "Of course, you are mine, no one can take you away! Not even the sea god Tira!"

  In the warm glow of sunset, two young lovers leaned against each other, whispering sweet nothings in a tender tone. The vast expanse of sea and sky stretched out endlessly before them, but to their eyes, it seemed as though the entire world had melted away, leaving only each other.

  Until Bill on the lookout suddenly shouted: "Land!!"

  This shrill cry immediately awakened Tang Jie and Nia who were indulging in tender affection.

  The two of them immediately separated, looked up and stared at Bill with surprise and delight.

  "Bill, which direction?" Tong Jie shouted loudly.

  Bill pointed southwest over the sea: "Over there, probably about four miles away!"

  Tang Jie quickly took over the monocular telescope handed over by Nia, and after a glance, he saw that in the lens, a small island was faintly visible.

  He was startled in his heart and quickly thought of the location on the treasure map.

  Could this be the place indicated by Pirate King Atos' treasure map?

  Tang Jie had just thought of this when he heard Bill shouting again: "Captain, Captain Bar has a flag signal!"

  "What did he say?" Tang Jie asked loudly.

  "He said we can't go any further!" Bill's voice was tinged with a hint of puzzlement.

  It was not just him, all the surviving sailors on this ship who heard this voice were whispering to each other and discussing it.

  Only Tang Jie knew that Old Bar was afraid to go further, lest he would lead the Xixi Sea Navy to the treasure location of Atos, and everything would be in vain.

  They must now eliminate the enemies behind them in order to continue moving forward.

  Tang Jie's face gradually turned solemn, and the warmth of a moment ago disappeared completely.

  This battle has nothing to do with dignity and freedom; it only concerns the most basic purpose of any living being.

  Survival!

  To be or not to be?

  Tang Jie's palms were covered in sweat, his two hands tightly grasping the steering wheel, his fingers exerting force to make a creaking sound, only this way could he calm himself down as much as possible.

  To outsiders, Tangie looked like an iron tower that no one could knock down.

  But Ke Tongjie himself knew that he was about to hold on no longer, after all, he wasn't a copper-made arhat or an iron-made Buddha.

  Niya gazed at Tang Jie with a doting expression, her hand gently placed on the back of his hand. She spoke softly, "It's okay, Tang Jie, we've still got each other. The cannonballs in the cabin are enough for two rounds of simultaneous firing, which can sink two ships. As for the remaining ship, we'll board it and engage them in close combat, then seize their vessel."

  Tang Jie smiled, he knew Nia was trying to boost his morale.

  Not to mention whether the two ships can be shot down, just talking about boarding the enemy's warship and fighting with them in close combat, it also depends on whether the other party agrees or not.

  If the other side waits for them to run out of shells, and doesn't think about boarding them, take advantage of their weaknesses such as broken fore and aft masts, severe hull damage, slow speed, etc., use speed to dodge around them, and just with the bow gun alone can exhaust them!

  From a numerical perspective, being outnumbered two-to-three is much better than being outnumbered two-to-ten.

  In reality, Tang Jie and his team are now so weak that they can't withstand a single blow. Their warships can't even withstand the opponent's first round of cannon fire, and their speed advantage, which they have always had, is now gone.

  The only advantage that Tong Jie and his men had accumulated in this naval battle so far was the deterrent force against these Xixi sea navies.

  Tang Jie's sharp eyes stared at the three enemy ships in the distance, his mind quickly calculating a plan. He turned the rudder with one hand, making it creak loudly, and raised his right hand. Nia, beside him, quickly understood his intention and turned her head to shout: "Right full rudder, sailors prepare to enter the gun cabin!"

  The battle has reached this point, and it is no longer necessary for Tang Jie to make any more mobilizations.

  If you don't work hard, you will die, it's a very simple multiple-choice question.

  More than twenty surviving sailors all hid in the gunroom, leaving only Tong Jie, Niya, William and Bill on deck.

  Tang Jie watched as Bill slid down from the watchtower and into the gun cabin, shouting "Bill!"

  "Bill turned his head and looked at Tong Jie: "Captain, what's up?""

  Tang Jie smiled and nodded at him: "To survive!"

  Bill shook his head carelessly: "Don't worry! I'm the darling of the sea god Tira, and the cannonballs will dodge me!"

  Tang Jie smiled slightly, watching Bill drill into the cabin. He turned his head and said to William, the sail handler: "William, you go too! Leave this to Nia!"

  William nodded and as he was dragging his stout body into the cabin, he suddenly turned back and shouted to Tang Jie: "Captain!"

  "What's up, William?" Tang Jie asked, looking at him.

  William's face was stern: "You still owe me and Bill a drink, don't forget to pay it back!"

  Tang Jie burst out laughing: "Can't escape! Don't worry"

  William also burst out laughing and turned around to go down into the cabin.

  Tang Jie suddenly shouted loudly as William's figure was about to disappear: "William, you must live on too!"

  William didn't even turn his head, waving his hand in the air: "Captain, you're so nagging!"

  Tang Jie smiled wryly, feeling somewhat sentimental.

  When they first met, these two guys wanted to roast and eat him, but now they have become sworn brothers.

  How wonderful!

  Tang Jie gave Nia a wink: "Nia, I'm leaving the mainsail's halyard to you, count on you!"

  Nina's high-heeled boots made a crisp sound on the deck: "Yes, Captain!"

  Tang Jie looked at Nia's hands tightly grasping the sail rope, and together they manipulated the boat in tacit understanding. The smile on his face gradually disappeared.

  She is such a beautiful woman, she shouldn't be in this battle.

  I hope this is the last battle...

  I will bring her happiness and peace.

  Tang Jie slowly closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and savored the taste of the sea breeze. Then he suddenly opened his eyes, like a sharp sword being drawn out of its scabbard!

  "He let out a loud roar: 'I know you're all filled with doubts in your hearts, I know you're all very resentful in your minds! You don't know where you're going to go next, you don't know why you have to go through this battle! But I'll tell you, after this battle, I'll bring you endless wealth, and you'll become an unstoppable force on this ocean!'"

  Tang Jie's voice was loud and clear, spreading clearly on the surface of the sea, even the sailors in the gunroom could hear it clearly.

  "Pursue wealth, become a captain, conquer the seas! This is your lifelong dream, even if it means sacrificing your life at sea, you must strive to achieve this dream! But before we can realize this dream, we must defeat the enemies behind us head-on! We must send these bastards to hell! We must tear apart those who obstruct our dreams into pieces!!" Tang Jie used all his strength, shouting loudly, with a torn heart and lungs.

  "Tell me, someone has blocked our way forward, what should we do?" Tang Jie shouted.

  The sailors in the gunroom listened quietly to Tang Jie's words and suddenly shouted in unison: "Kill them!"

  "Tell me, what if someone obstructs our pursuit of dreams, what should we do?"

  "Kill them!!"

  Tang Jie stood on the helm platform, his voice as sharp as iron, shouting loudly: "Now I command! Right full rudder! Open the gun bay, load the cannon!!"

  The left gun deck of the three-masted Lion-class warship was almost destroyed, and the remaining large cannons on the left were also moved to the right gun deck. The remaining 21 large cannons were all pushed out of the gun deck!

  A burst of murderous aura on the sea boat, rushing straight into the clouds!

  Watching from a distance, Old Bar stood on the bridge and sighed: "Tang Jie, you've set out..."

  On the sea surface, a large and small ship slowly turned around, like two wounded warriors, coldly staring at their last enemy, revealing the long swords in their hands!

  Tang Jie's eyes were fixed tightly on the Xixis First Marine Defense Fleet, which was approaching them from afar. These warships had exceeded their expectations and did not retreat, but instead came forward fearlessly.

  Watching their unusual behavior, Tang Jie's heart tightened, and a hint of surprise flashed through his mind.

  It wasn't long before he saw clearly what was in front of him, and what had caused this unusual scene.

  These three warships were extremely close together, but as they approached, they suddenly dispersed to the left and right, revealing two brand new warships that had appeared behind them at some unknown time!

  The three warships originally planned had increased by two and became five!

  Tang Jie's heart gradually sank into the icy depths, almost in despair.

  His eyes were fixed intently on the two warships, and a thought flashed through his mind.

  Bisayu and Aram are catching up!

  These two guys took advantage of their entanglement with the First Sea Defense Corps of Xixi to quietly catch up, becoming the last straw that crushed the camel.

  The sea breeze blew in waves, blowing Tang Jie's clothes fluttering, the distant sunset was like blood, shining on Tang Jie's face, stretching his majestic figure extremely long, his face sank like water, with clear and distinct facial features, like a carved statue, solidified on the bridge of the ship, branded into the sea and sky.

  No one knows what he is thinking at this time.

  This naval battle's final fight is about to unfold.

  The sea breeze was filled with a strong smell of gunpowder, as if it would erupt at any moment...

  Third watch...