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nChapter 79: Conspiracy, Tidal Force

nTranslator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation

nUpon hearing this, the other members were tempted.

nRaymond also had a flicker of interest in his mind.

nAs a merchant, he knew very well that the profit would increase several-fold with this plan.

nHowever, when he thought of Jichen, he hesitated deeply.

nHe had a feeling that the man was not as simple as he seemed on the surface.

nSeeing many members swayed by the idea, Gassani narrowed his eyes and took out a map.

nPointing to the location of the Stormy Sea on the map, he said, “Look, the Stormy Sea is not far from the busiest shipping routes. If we can occupy that archipelago, develop it further, and then open it to the outside world…”

n“Soon enough, that archipelago will become another Silver Islands. Even if we only charge anchorage fees for passing ships, we’ll be swimming in wealth.”

n“It’s much easier than working hard as merchants to make money.”

nWith these words, the other members were completely captivated by Gassani’s description.

nTheir eyes were filled with the beautiful picture he painted.

n“I think it’s feasible!”

n“I agree too!”

nSeeing that most members were in agreement, Gassani looked at Raymond and smiled, “Everyone is on board, what about you?”

nHowever, Raymond shook his head slowly and firmly said, “I disagree.”

n“That lord is no ordinary person. Such actions will only provoke him, and then we’ll have no chance of obtaining these three specialties.”

n“And isn’t our Hanseatic Chamber of Commerce established for fair trade? That would go against our ideals. At that time, no one would be willing to continue doing business with us!”

n“Money can be earned, but once you lose your reputation, it’s hard to get it back.”

n“But don’t forget, as merchants, we prioritize profit,” Gassani sneered. “As long as there’s enough profit, what principles can’t be violated?”

n“Moreover, we will secretly seize control of that archipelago, and others will only know it was our Hanseatic Chamber of Commerce, ah, no, it was you, Raymond, who first discovered the archipelago. No one will know the truth behind it all.”

nIn the end, the emergency meeting of the Hanseatic League adjourned without consensus.

nThis was because Raymond strongly disagreed with Gassani’s suggestion.

nAt the same time, he also felt that these members of the Chamber of Commerce who only saw benefits were extremely stupid and short-sighted.

nHe wondered if he had made the wrong decision to join the Chamber of Commerce.

nLate at night.

nRaymond brought a few guards back to his residence.

nSuddenly, dozens of men in black appeared on both sides of the road.

nHe quickly killed a few guards of the merchant group.

nHe then knocked out the terrified Raymond and tied him up.

nThen, a luxuriously dressed person walked out of the darkness.

nIf Raymond was still awake, he would definitely recognize him.

nThis was Gassani, who had proposed to invade the islands during the emergency meeting.

nAt this moment, he looked at Raymond, who was in a gunnysack, and his face was filled with the smugness of success.

n“Hmph, if I allow you to go and spread the news, our plan won’t be executed smoothly,” Gassani scoffed with contempt. “Only those who are bold and daring can savor the most lucrative slice of the cake.”

nWith a dismissive tone, he gave instructions to his loyal subordinate who stood nearby.

n“Tonight, discreetly seize control of the White Sands Princess ship without drawing any attention,” he commanded.

n“The sailors should carry on as usual, unloading and loading cargo. In a couple of days, we’ll set sail for the Stormy Seas and locate that island.”

n“Yes!” his loyal subordinate replied obediently.

nUnbeknownst to Ji Chen, events were unfolding without his knowledge. At that moment, he was aboard the New Moon ship, en route to the Silver Islands. He was testing various abilities of his Tidal Lord class.

nSince inheriting the Tidal Lord legacy, it felt natural for him to harness and manipulate the power of tides and water.

nAs he lifted his right hand, the seawater surrounding the ship levitated and gently rotated around his palm, taking on different forms at his command: water shields, water spears, water arrows…

nWater, known for its fluidity and gentleness, manifested itself as a formidable defense. A water shield, formed by harnessing the essence of water, had the potential to significantly reduce the impact of projectiles like arrows and bolts.

nWater could also be an embodiment of unyielding strength.

nAfter infusing mana into the water spears and water arrows, there were no noticeable changes in their appearance. However, internally, they had become harder than metal itself.

nThe sharp tips could easily tear through flesh and destroy objects. As long as there was water present and mana remained, he possessed an endless supply of weapons. He could even conjure hundreds or even thousands of water spears, just like that man standing on the lamppost, smashing his enemies to death.

nBut this was only one of the abilities of the Tidal Lord.

nJi Chen glanced at a group of low-level fish-like monsters passing by not far away, and an idea sparked in his mind.

nHe began to manipulate the seawater.

nThe mana within his body rapidly depleted like flowing water. On the surface of the sea, an inconspicuous ripple emerged. With each infusion of mana, the ripple grew into a mighty wave, reaching a height of over ten meters and spanning dozens of meters in width.

nAt astonishing speed, the colossal wave crashed into the group of fish-like monsters.

nBoom!

nA thunderous sound reverberated as if a mountain had descended upon them.

nCountless fish-like monsters were instantly flattened and swept beneath the waves.

nThis was the most direct application of tidal power.

nSimple, brutal, relying on sheer force rather than finesse.

nRegardless of the enemy, under the surging wave, only devastation awaited.

nHe felt a significant portion of his mana being drained, leaving him with a slight sense of emptiness. Nevertheless, he was filled with excitement.

nSpell intensity and mana capacity were directly linked to one’s level. At his current level of 10, he could only manifest a wave of this size, reaching over ten meters in height.

nHowever, as his level increased, it was not inconceivable to generate terrifying waves stretching tens of meters high and spanning several nautical miles.

nAt that time.

nHe alone could destroy a fleet.

nHow terrifying!

nThe pirates on the New Moon were dumbfounded by this scene.

nTheir eyes had turned from pure reverence to fanaticism and worship.

nWasn’t the power that could control the waves a god-like existence?

nEven if he wasn’t a god, he was still a candidate.

nAt this moment, they had already determined that Ji Chen was the cause of the storm in the Stormy Seas.

nThat must be the manifestation of the lord’s will, rushing to stop outsiders from entering.

nOtherwise, why would there be a storm when they entered but not when they left?

nIt was no wonder that after sailing for so many days, there was not even heavy rain. The journey was smooth.

nIf this had happened before, there would have been a severe storm every three days and a hurricane every seven days.

nUndoubtedly, it must be because of the presence of the Lord on the ship!

nIn an instant, Ji Chen’s image in their minds elevated infinitely.

nOf course, Ji Chen himself was unaware of their thoughts.

nHe continued to explore various ways to harness the power of tides.

nIn addition to the simple wave attacks, he developed some other applications.

nFor example, using the waves to accelerate the speed of the ship.

nBy continuously generating waves at the stern, the waves could propel the ship forward, increasing its speed by at least forty percent.

nIt was as if the ship had gained an additional propeller at the stern, swiftly pushing it forward.

nUnfortunately, the mana consumption was quite high in this method. In less than half an hour, his entire mana would be depleted.

nHowever, as his level continued to increase, his mana pool would gradually become more abundant, allowing him to sustain such operations for longer periods of time..

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