The Terrifying Sea Dragon

The Dragoncleaver Guard captain roared orders.

Cannons and spell cannons were the ships’ main attack methods. In moments, Hodir’s deck instantly erupted with dazzling light! Crossbow cannons roared first—arm-thick steel arrows tore through air, screaming sharply toward sea lions leaping from water.

Thud!

So fast—a sea lion was pierced through the chest mid-air, blood raining down. But its ferocity didn’t diminish—it still roared, crashing onto the deck, knocking over two Dragoncleavers before twitching to death.

Then, spell cannon rune arrays lit up. Blazing fireballs, ice spikes, wind blades poured like rain!

Bang! Bang! Bang!

The sea exploded with countless water columns—dozens of sea lions blown into bloody chunks.

But these two weapons couldn’t penetrate hammerhead sea dragons’ thick scales.

Seeing this, Pascal calmly ordered: “Activate cannons.”

Hodir’s side heavy cannons collectively turned barrels—dark muzzles aimed at surging hammerhead sea dragons. Cannon fire exploded—the entire ship violently shook from recoil—muzzle spitting blazing flames! Shells tore through air—precisely hitting several massive hammerheads.

Terrifying impact instantly shredded their bodies—flesh and scales scattering.

In brief combat, humans easily took the upper hand.

But Black didn’t think it was over—this Sea Dragon Tide’s numbers were far more than this. And truly high-level sea dragons hadn’t appeared—current ones were low-tier, relying only on physical power.

High-level sea dragons, like humans, could draw spirit energy/magic power, using dragon skills for attacks. Similar principles to spells—but much faster and stronger in execution speed and power.

Black scanned the sea—suddenly spotting a huge shadow moving. The shadow was enormous—several times larger than previously seen hammerhead and sea lion dragons.

“This size must be a high-tier sea dragon.” As Black spoke, the shadow revealed its true form!

The sea surface suddenly exploded—a colossal figure burst through waves.

Spikeback Sea Dragon—the true high-tier dragon species! Its body was twenty meters long—covered in pitch-black scales—each scale gleaming metallic cold light. Head hideous—resembling a giant python yet carrying dragon race’s unique majesty—two scarlet vertical pupils like twin blood moons, coldly overlooking the Royal Fleet.

Most terrifying were the poisonous spines on its back. Each as sharp as spears—tips glowing emerald poison—just lightly trembling, one could hear air being split with “hiss” sounds.

“It’s a Spikeback Sea Dragon! Defend!” Seeing the Spikeback Sea Dragon, everyone on deck felt their hearts sink. Either use defensive measures or find sheltered spots.

As hissing sounds rose, the Spikeback Sea Dragon’s poisonous spines stood like thorns. Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Next instant—hundreds of poison darts shot like rain! Targeting Hodir! Accompanied by piercing shrieks—darts so fast they almost became afterimages.

Black’s pupils contracted sharply—suddenly sidestepped. A dart grazed his cheek—deeply embedded in the mast behind him—wooden hull visibly corroded into charred pits. Clearly—the spines carried shocking toxicity.

With too many darts—they almost covered the entire Hodir. In an eyeblink—more darts flew toward him.

Just as Black prepared to dodge—

Clang!

A red sword qi erupted—burning incoming darts to ash.

Black turned—finding Alice had intervened. She held a Crimson Soul Sword burning with flame—red eyes cold and sharp. With sweeping blade—flames surged like tides—forcibly carving a safe path through the dart storm.

“Black! Do you have too long a life?!” She snapped coldly. Clearly didn’t expect Black to avoid the shelter cabin—coming here to die.

“Your Highness—no time for idle chat now.” Black dodged several more darts—glancing at the Spikeback Sea Dragon. After firing one round—the spines on its back regrew again.

In moments—fired another round—not indiscriminate this time—but targeting crossbow cannons, spell cannons, and other large weapons! Though Dragoncleavers intercepted darts—several crossbows were still punctured.

With fleet firepower weakened—hammerhead and sea lion dragons immediately attacked. These dragons’ intelligence was indeed high.

Black understood—the Spikeback Sea Dragon deliberately targeted large lethal weapons. Destroy them—and other dragons could counterattack.

Dragoncleavers wouldn’t let this Spikeback Sea Dragon go unchecked. Indeed—from high above came deafening roars. Then—a forty-meter golden greatsword plunged down from sky.

Like divine judgment descending—instantly illuminating the entire sea area. The Spikeback Sea Dragon hadn’t even reacted—was literally split in two.

The attacker was none other than Pascal. This Spikeback Sea Dragon was around Level 50—but to a Dragon-Rank expert—it was insignificant as an ant.

However—the Sea Dragon Tide wasn’t repelled. These dragons’ strength might not be outstanding—but their numbers were simply too vast. After this Spikeback fell—three more emerged from the seabed. Countless spines made everyone shiver. Combined with other hammerheads and swarming sea lions—even Black couldn’t help gasping.

He finally understood why humans feared dragons so much. This was just a small wave near Caribbean Sea—already this scale. What if entering Caribbean Sea itself? Moreover—the strongest Augupugu Sea Dragon and Azure Ring Sea Dragon hadn’t even appeared.

As spikebacks fired spines—other dragons launched group attacks. Many hammerheads and sea lions charged onto decks—gaping maws roaring—biting at humans.

Fortunately—Dragoncleavers weren’t weak—they were the Empire’s sharpest sword—courage and combat power far beyond ordinary people. In just a few rounds—dozens of sea lions charging Hodir’s deck all became corpses. But as one dragon fell—another charged—endlessly forward! Combat gradually intensified.

Black stayed at the battlefield’s rear—carefully observing the situation. Most sea dragons were Level 20-30—with occasional Level 40+. Dragoncleavers and nobles handled them easily—no casualties so far. Repelling this Sea Dragon Tide was just a matter of time.