Chapter 105: The Ghost Pirates and the Trial (2)
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
After all, this was Edward’s tomb. Since it was a tomb, it was quite normal for it to be gloomy.
The tall bodies of the Naga warriors were like shields, giving Ji Chen a strong sense of security.
The Sea Pixies were also flying around. No one would have thought that these harmless little cuties possessed terrifying destructive power.
The shallow sea murlocs crowded around them. Their dull appearance made it impossible for people to imagine that their tridents could pierce through gold and crack rocks.
Looking around, only the pirates were as fierce as they looked.
At this moment, the pirates were all excited.
As pirates, they were extremely interested in the treasure of the legendary great pirate Edward.
Pirates loved money the most.
The wealth that Edward had plundered in the Western Mid-Ocean for more than ten years was enough to tempt the dragons.
Surprisingly, the stairs were very long. Ji Chen estimated that they had already walked down dozens of meters.
The rough rock walls on both sides cracked open, and water seeped out. Streams of water flowed down the steps, making the pa.s.sage even more humid.
It was obvious that Edward had not hastily built this place before his death. Instead, he had already begun to build his own tomb.
However, Edward didn’t expect that he would die so quickly.
“My Lord, we’re almost at the bottom,” Alice said softly.
Ji Chen focused his gaze and saw that they had reached the end of the stairs and arrived at a platform.
What greeted his eyes was an underground s.p.a.ce of several thousand square meters. Rather than calling it an underground s.p.a.ce, it was more like an underground pool.
Other than the central high platform and the platform below them, the rest of the place was filled with water.
There was an exquisite stone coffin on the high platform.
Edward’s corpse was probably inside.
Ji Chen looked left and right, but he didn’t find the so-called treasure.
Could it be in the water?
Thinking of this possibility, he waved his hand and asked a few shallow sea murlocs to jump into the pool to investigate.
Whoosh–
The murlocs, creatures of the shallow waters, jumped into the water, causing splashes and displaying less-than-perfect diving poses.
But soon, they floated out of the water and shook their heads.
Two murlocs took out a few bones from the water and raised them above their heads to claim the credit.
This caught Ji Chen slightly off guard.
Then, the water in the pool began to tremble violently, creating ripples akin to an earthquake.
Simultaneously, the map displayed a cl.u.s.ter of dense red dots.
He quickly realized what was happening—the enemies were in the pool!
“Everyone, be on guard! Keep away from the pool and watch out for the enemies in the water!” Ji Chen commanded.
Without hesitation, both pirates and Naga warriors swiftly retreated from the pool.
One after another, pale blue figures abruptly shot out from the water, floating above the surface as if defying gravity.
Though their bodies appeared somewhat ethereal, it was clear that these figures were dressed as pirates.
Pirate attire… Ji Chen’s mind started to form some speculations.
He focused his gaze and examined their character information panels.
[Ghost Pirates]
[Race: Undead]
[Level: 13]
[Tier: 3, 2 stars]
[Skill: Soul attack (blue skill, can cause soul damage)]
Soul Prisoner (Blue skill, a soul cannot leave the underground s.p.a.ce)
Agility (Green Skill, Movement Speed increased by 30%)
[Military characteristic: Ghost body (immune to physical damage and mental control)]
[The pirates who were killed by Edward and buried with him were disturbed by outsiders. They are now filled with resentment.]
Soul attack!
Immune to physical damage and spiritual control!
Ji Chen narrowed his eyes.
This was the first time he had encountered such a monster. Alice’s singing should not be effective on them. It seemed that he had to be careful.
Just now, two silly murlocs had taken a few bones out of the water. It was probably because of this that they had alarmed the undead.
Countless pirates had been killed and buried with Edward, but there was an endless stream of ghost pirates rushing out of the water, staring at Ji Chen and the others with their white eyes.
“I hate it so much…Edward…Why do you want us to die with you…”
“Why did you disturb us…Together with us… Stay here…”
“Hurry up and take the bones…Give it back to me…”
These ghost pirates muttered intermittently, and then rushed over like a green wave.
Ji Chen’s eyes narrowed as he raised his hands.
The water in the pool floated upside down and condensed into hundreds of water blades in the air.
He pressed his palm down slightly.
The water blades were thrown at the incoming ghost pirates silently, but they were filled with killing intent.
“All!”
Hiss-
Like the sound of water falling into a pot of boiling oil, the moment the water blade came into contact with the body of the ghost pirate, white smoke rose.
They let out sharp and painful howls as if they were in great pain.
Ji Chen’s eyes lit up with joy.
Magic attacks had a miraculous effect on these things.
“Sea Pixies, shoot them hard!”
Upon hearing the order, the little cuties flapped their wings. Their round faces became serious as they waved their staffs.
Whoosh–
Boom!
A water arrow filled with intense energy shot out and exploded on the body of the spirit pirate.
Hundreds of water arrows exploded at the same time, causing the entire underground s.p.a.ce to shake.
However, it was like hitting a hornet’s nest. More ghost pirates emerged from the pool.
Ji Chen didn’t show any fear on his face. He moved his hands, and countless water blades condensed and shot out one after another.
Three or four water blades could kill one.
Under the rain of water blades, the ghost pirates could barely move forward.
At this moment, the power of the Tidal Lord cla.s.s was fully displayed.
In the small underground s.p.a.ce, there were violent explosions and the screams of ghosts.
After nearly half an hour of killing.
When the last ghost pirate was eliminated, a system notification sounded in his ear.
“Ding ~… Obtained 35800 EXP. Your level has increased (11->12)…”
Ji Chen exhaled and smiled.
The experience points given were quite a lot, allowing him to level up directly.
Other than him, the levels of the other troops had also increased.
Other than the Sea Pixies who were only level 10, the rest were all level 11 to 12.
Alice had already reached level 13 and was at the top of all the troops.
Seeing that no more ghost pirates were coming out of the water, Ji Chen looked at the platform in the center.
In the entire underground s.p.a.ce, only that place had not been searched.
Although it was immoral to open someone else’s coffin, Edward didn’t leave the treasure in a conspicuous place, so he couldn’t be blamed for opening it to take a look.
A pontoon bridge was formed on the surface of the water. Ji Chen stepped over it and walked up to the platform.
He signaled the four Naga warriors to lift the coffin lid.
Creak–
The heavy coffin lid was slowly lifted and pulled away, rubbing against the coffin body with an ear-piercing sound.
Ji Chen fixed his gaze on the coffin and couldn’t help but pause in surprise.
Inside the coffin, there were no remains. Instead, there was a crystal and a parchment map.
Just as he was lost in thought, the crystal emitted a radiant light, projecting the ethereal image of Edward.
Edward burst into boisterous laughter.
“Unknown seeker of treasure, when you witness this projection, it signifies that you have pa.s.sed the small trial 1 left behind and are worthy of obtaining my riches.”
“Cowards and the weak have no ent.i.tlement to claim my treasure.”
“I won’t waste more words. The map within the coffin will guide you to the hiding place of the legendary ship ‘Whitebeard’. I hope you treat it with reverence and let its renown resound across the seas once more!”
As his words trailed off, the crystal promptly shattered, and the projection of Edward vanished.
Ji Chen and Alice stared at each other, enveloped in silence.
So, where exactly was the treasure?
Suddenly, as if triggered by a mechanism, the water in the surrounding pools trembled, swiftly receding to reveal a bed of countless bleached bones underneath.
Layer upon layer of bones and muck concealed the pool’s bottom entirely.
These bones were the burial companions of the pirates, left behind by Edward after he had slain them. Fuelled by their grievances, they had endured as spectral ent.i.ties, forming a challenging obstacle.
Ji Chen rubbed his chin, a flash of insight illuminating his mind.
“Sea Pixies, unleash a water arrow into the pool’s depths!”
The water arrow soared forth, detonating amidst the myriad of bones.
Splintered fragments and sediment scattered, unveiling a sight that caused everyone’s hearts to pound vigorously.
Beneath them lay a layer of sparkling gold coins!