871 Evil Demon Island (1/2)

Whoosh whoosh!

A ship was speeding across the sea.

Even without its sail raised, its speed was phenomenal.

There were many secrets to treasure maps. A particular symbol, a few lines of poetry, or a riddle could all be crucial clues. They could even be the key to finding the treasure.

The treasure map of the Soro Pirates was no different, and it hid many secrets within.

One of which was a few lines of poetry in the bottom left corner. Coupled with the sea route, the map revealed an undiscovered current.

Of course, it was a stretch to call it undiscovered. At the very least… the Soro Pirates had learned to make use of it.

”The region we just passed had numerous fatal hidden undercurrents. Normal ships go to great lengths to avoid it… Who would have thought that someone could pass through it completely unharmed by riding this current?” Blackbeard exclaimed.

Every truly safe sea route was the result of generations of sailors' lives.

For instance, the Golden Sea Route was the safest and fastest route currently known.

Even the slightest change would require immense amounts of effort, along with incurring huge losses.

As for this new route that used a current to pass through the undercurrent-filled region safely, there would surely be an uproar if news about its existence leaked out.

This was because those unexplored regions were filled with opportunities. Of course, there was plenty of danger as well.

Naturally, the voyagers of this era did not care much for the dangers.

The only things that would make them put their lives on the line were their excitement of the world and amazing treasures.

”By riding this current, our speed surpasses even the steam-powered ships. If we can maintain this speed, we'll be able to reach the location of the treasure in a few days…”

Fang Yuan checked the compass to confirm his direction.

Then he snapped his fingers. ”Bill… take good care of our guest!”

”Understood!”

A few newly-promoted Ocean Warlocks were cooperating to control the ocean water.

Bloop! Bloop!

A massive black silhouette appeared from a big whirlpool filled with bubbles. It was a sea monster that looked like a whale.

Its entire body was made of blue crystals, as if it were a mountain.

Then it roared in a certain direction.

A sea monster appeared in that direction. Surprisingly, it did not dare to fight with this huge whale and swam away, so they avoided some trouble.

”Extraordinaries that can control the ocean…”

Blackbeard was completely unfazed by what had just happened. Instead, he looked in Fang Yuan's direction.

Although Blackbeard had had some Extraordinaries under his command, exerting such control over them would have been impossible.

Only Fang Yuan, who was able to turn an ordinary person into an Extraordinary using the smallest amount of resources, was entitled to command them at will.

After all, making an Ocean Warlock did not require any stringent conditions to be met, and some simple preparations were enough.

Even if the formula eventually leaked to the world, Fang Yuan would have amassed a terrifying force by then.

This alone made him worthy of becoming a pirate governor.

Combined with his abilities and ambitions, he was destined for greatness.

…

A few days later.

”Here we are!” Fang Yuan said after seeing a large island through his spyglass.

The pirates immediately erupted in cheers.

”It really is the island marked on the Soro Pirates' treasure map!”

As they approached the island, Blackbeard and even the pirates were able to recognize it.

Part of the reason was that the island was extremely strange.

There were two volcanoes, one on the east side and one on the west, that looked like the horns of a devil. Even though they were not erupting at the moment, they gave off a feeling of extreme danger.

”Finally, Evil Demon Island!” Fang Yuan rolled up the treasure map. ”Where the Soro Pirates' treasures are! And the likely home of Sun…”

Due to the lack of a dock, Fiery Lotus was unable to come close to the island. They had to anchor Fiery Lotus far away and lower lifeboats to approach the island.

The pirates sang pirate songs as they padded orderly toward their target.

Numerous coconut trees grew haphazardly on the island. Further into the island was a rainforest.

”Let's go! Be careful!”

Fang Yuan opened the treasure map and pointed in a direction.