Chapter 376: It’s Time to Deal a Fatal Blow to Great Yan!
With this, various factions suffered heavy losses. However, the news of the dragon bones reappearing once again stimulated all the factions, prompting them to send even more reinforcements.
The Great Xia Empire dispatched an additional 100,000 navy troops. Great Yan Empire, this time, sent an additional 200,000 navy troops, almost mobilizing all their naval forces. They also added 100,000 infantry, making a total of 300,000 infantry stationed along the coast. Great Wu Empire, on the other hand, remained relatively quiet.
Lin Beifan only increased the number of experts slightly, maintaining an element of unpredictability. Once everyone was ready, Lin Beifan began to take action. On a dark night, he manipulated the weather with lightning, thunder, storms, and surging waves – creating a mysterious atmosphere.
When the stage was set, the dragon bones once again made their appearance!
And, quite unfortunately for Great Yan, they emerged once more in the South Sea, conveniently located behind their navy.
“Dragon bones! The dragon bones have appeared again!”
“This is a blessing for our nation! Quick, chase after it! The dragon bones belong to us!”
“Whoever obtains the dragon bones, obtains the world!”
Once again, everyone howled as they pursued. At sea, a great battle erupted among various factions due to the dragon bones.
The Great Yan Navy sent troops to block those who were relentlessly searching for the dragon bones while they themselves were madly pursuing the dragon bones, determined to get their hands on them.
Various factions, led by the Great Xia Navy, made a relentless assault on the defenses of the Great Yan Navy.
The two sides fought fiercely, unwilling to give an inch. Lin Beifan, the great mastermind, stood on the shore and calmly observed the scene, urging them to fight harder.
At this moment, the General of Great Yan once again approached the dragon bones.
Seeing the dragon bones within reach, he was overjoyed. “Dragon bones! Finally, they’ve fallen into my hands, haha!”
Lin Beifan secretly smiled, gestured with his finger, and the dragon bones soared into the sky once again and flew away.
The General of Great Yan’s expression immediately changed, and he let out a pitiful cry, “No!”
The dragon bones had flown away once more, and the battle naturally came to an end. Everyone gained nothing, but they had once again suffered heavy casualties and needed to replenish their forces.
Two days later, Lin Beifan saw that the timing was right and once again manipulated the dragon bones to appear.
“Dragon bones! The dragon bones have appeared again!”
“Quick, don’t let it fly away this time! We must catch it!”
The drama of treasure hunting played out once more, with fierce battles taking place. While chasing, Lin Beifan noticed several figures moving like celestial beings, swiftly surpassing numerous ships in pursuit of the dragon bones.
“Even grandmasters are here to seize the dragon bones?” Lin Beifan smiled faintly. “Let me show you the power of thunder and lightning.”
Under Lin Beifan’s control, terrifying thunderstorms brewed in the sky and unleashed their fury.
“Boom, boom!”
The area around the dragon bones was instantly covered by thunder and lightning.
Those grandmasters who had come to seize the dragon bones appeared extremely embarrassed under the bombardment of lightning. They were fast, but not faster than the thunder zone. They possessed incredible individual strength, but in the face of this terrifying natural force, they still found themselves in a bit of a bind.
Some were hit and fell into the sea. In the end, even the grandmasters couldn’t succeed, as the dragon bones bathed in thunder and once again ascended into the sky.
This battle had dealt a significant blow to the various treasure-seeking factions. They had paid such a high price, yet they couldn’t even get close to the dragon bones, even with the grandmasters intervening. It left them perplexed, wondering why they were expending so much effort and causing harm to each other when they couldn’t obtain the dragon bones.
“Everyone, the dragon bones are divine and have the protection of the heavens. Ordinary people find it difficult to approach them! So, we shouldn’t continue to harm ourselves for the sake of treasure hunting. We should gather our forces and have a chance to retain the dragon bones together. Otherwise, if we keep fighting among ourselves, we’ll only weaken our own strength!” suggested a few grandmasters.
“Indeed, fighting and killing like this not only damages our unity but also results in losses of troops and resources. We should sit down calmly, work together sincerely, and secure the dragon bones first. We can discuss the distribution later,” Lin Beifan said with a smile.
As they looked at Lin Beifan approaching with a smile, the onlookers found his demeanor displeasing. They had suffered heavy losses at sea while he stood on the shore, seemingly inciting conflict.
Their losses had been devastating, while Lin Beifan hadn’t suffered any harm. Now he was talking as if he had all the answers. It was outrageous!
“Prime Minister Lin, I have a question to ask you,” said General of Great Yan with a stern tone.
“General Zhao, please go ahead,” Lin Beifan smiled.
“Since the dragon bones appeared, all our factions have sent troops to seize them. Yet, your Great Wu Empire remains indifferent, just watching from the sidelines as if you’re sure we won’t get the dragon bones. I’m curious, does Great Wu know something about the dragon bones that we don’t?” General Zhao asked with a hint of suspicion.
One had to admit that this general’s intuition was sharp. For a moment, everyone’s gaze turned towards Lin Beifan, filled with doubt.
“Yes, Great Wu’s actions are indeed strange!”
“I suspect he knows something we don’t!”
“Could there be some secret involved?”
Lin Beifan, with an unchanged smile, said, “Of course, I know.”
Everyone felt a jolt; he actually knew!
“What is it? Tell us quickly!”
“Don’t conceal it, or I won’t be polite!” General Zhao threatened.
Lin Beifan spread his hands and said, “Do I even need to say it? You’re all fighting over the dragon bones, as if you want to devour them. Dragon bones are divine, they have a spirit. Would you willingly allow yourselves to be taken by others if you were the dragon bones? That’s why I can’t be bothered to compete with you. I find it more enjoyable to watch you struggle. Haha… You scoundrel!” The group became angry.
They wanted to teach the arrogant Lin Beifan a lesson, but they noticed that he was surrounded by numerous experts, and they couldn’t make a move.
In the end, under the mediation of several grandmasters, they decided to temporarily set aside their conflicts, form a Dragon Alliance, and combine their strengths to retain the dragon bones. After obtaining the dragon bones, they would discuss the distribution issue.
After returning, the generals of Great Yan began to complain.
“Now that everyone has formed an alliance, there’s no chance to take action!”
“Yes, anyone who dares to make a move will be dealt with by the grandmasters!”
“We missed so many opportunities; it’s a pity!”
Lin Beifan smiled and said, “Don’t worry, everyone! All the world’s commotion is driven by profit. Once the alliance is formed, it’s very loose. As soon as a conflict of interest arises, things will heat up again!”
Three days passed smoothly, and Lin Beifan felt it was time to make a move and deliver a fatal blow to Great Yan. Once again, on a dark night with lightning, thunder, strong winds, and heavy rain, under such mysterious weather changes, everyone had a premonition: the dragon bones were about to appear.
Sure enough, as everyone anticipated, the dragon bones reappeared!
“Dragon bones!”
“The dragon bones have appeared again!”
“I’ll protect the dragon bones!”
This time, there was no fighting among them. They all rushed towards the dragon bones.
The grandmasters, being the most powerful, were the first to approach the dragon bones. Lin Beifan summoned thunderstorms to strike the grandmasters.
This time, the thunderstorms were even more fierce, terrifying, and shocking. The grandmasters were struck by lightning one after another, falling deep into the sea, seemingly lifeless.
However, this scene didn’t deter the relentless treasure seekers. The more formidable and terrifying the dragon bones, the more extraordinary they appeared, making everyone desire them even more.
And so, the boats jostled for position.
Finally, it was the Great Yan Navy, the closest to the dragon bones, that reached them first. The dragon bones, as if alive, gently landed on their gigantic treasure ship and remained motionless.
The General of Great Yan was extremely surprised to witness this scene. He had never expected to obtain the dragon bones so easily, something he had longed for but couldn’t obtain before.
“Could it be that heaven is blessing Great Yan?”
The idea crossed the General of Great Yan’s mind as he watched the various fleets and experts approaching from all directions.
According to the alliance rules, regardless of who obtains the dragon bones, they should be distributed based on contributions; otherwise, all the powerful factions of the world would unite to eliminate the one who seizes them. However, at this moment, several grandmasters were in a life-or-death situation, and the sword hanging over their heads had disappeared.
Having the dragon bones in their possession, they naturally didn’t want to give them up.
“Prepare to set sail, full speed ahead, and leave them behind!” commanded the General.
“Yes, General!”
Great Yan’s gigantic treasure ship accelerated. However, this situation was quickly noticed by those behind.
“Great Yan wants to monopolize the dragon bones!”
“Quickly catch up! Don’t let them escape!”
“The dragon bones are for all of us!”
Another battle at sea began, with Great Yan’s navy against the other fleets.
It seemed the dragon bones were too heavy; Great Yan’s gigantic ship was unable to gain speed and was gradually caught up by the pursuing fleets. Once again, a life-and-death struggle unfolded between the two sides.
This battle was truly brutal!
The dragon bones were within reach, and everyone was blinded by rage. In the end, Great Yan’s navy was outnumbered and wiped out by forces from other factions.
“The dragon bones are ours! Haha!”
But at that very moment, much to everyone’s astonishment, the dragon bones soared into the sky again and headed towards the shore.
“Don’t go, dragon bones!” Everyone chased after it relentlessly.
Then, incredibly, the dragon bones flew behind the 300,000-strong army of Great Yan.
“Surrender the dragon bones, and we’ll spare your lives!”
“Advise you to retreat quickly, or we won’t spare our blades!”
“Get lost! You’re not worthy of possessing such a divine item!”
Naturally, General of Great Yan wouldn’t yield. He raised his sword and shouted, “This is destiny; the dragon bones belong to Great Yan! Guard the dragon bones and don’t let anyone touch them!”
“Charge!” 300,000 soldiers of Great Yan roared in unison.
Both sides clashed again, resulting in a fierce and bloody battle that painted the coastline red.
In the end, the 300,000 soldiers of Great Yan were overwhelmed and suffered a devastating defeat, with their entire army annihilated. However, the losses were severe for the other forces as well, making it a Pyrrhic victory. Nevertheless, the sight of the divine dragon bones within their grasp made everything worthwhile.
“The dragon bones… are finally ours.”
But at that moment, to the astonishment of everyone watching, the dragon bones once again soared into the sky, spiraling upward and disappearing into the dark clouds.
“Dragon bones! Don’t go!”
“Come back quickly!”
Despite their shouts and calls, the dragon bones couldn’t be brought back. They vanished into the thick clouds and were seen no more.
