Chapter 683 - My Doomsday Territory

**My Post-Apocalyptic Territory Chapter 683: A Face Too Big** In the pirate world, strength equates to status. The Three Emperors, The Twelve Generals, Distinct hierarchical levels. Initially, the term “reserve general” was used by only a few pirates, but now it has become an officially recognized rank within the pirate community. The twelve generals are a fixed number, and whenever a general-level powerhouse falls, the new pirate general is always a reserve general—widely acknowledged by the pirates. Such powerhouses stand in stark contrast to ordinary major pirates. “Cipher” Milohill is in the Divine Domain realm, a top-tier among the major pirates. However, even large pirate crews have several Integration realm powerhouses. Leveraging the Integration realm's formidable life-preserving abilities, ordinary pirates can escape from “Cipher” by paying a certain price. However, if they encounter “The Abyss,” no pirate can claim the ability to escape from this reserve general’s grasp. A few Divine Domain realm experts can completely restrain them, and “The Abyss” is a particularly formidable presence within the Divine Domain realm. A casual strike could severely damage their essence... Such an entity is fundamentally different from them—a threat they cannot provoke. Under normal circumstances, they wouldn't interact with such figures. Yet, they were well aware of information and basic intelligence about such figures—anyone navigating the seas must know whom to avoid. Major pirates like “Cipher,” with bounties, are already known in the Endless Sea, enough to calm crying children in the areas they frequent. Reserve General "The Abyss" rose to fame over three thousand years ago in the seas of the Rakshasa Kingdom and became renowned throughout the Endless Sea a thousand years ago. But where did the “Swordmaster” come from? How could such a being have no previous accomplishments?! Suddenly achieving great prowess from secluded practice isn’t realistic! Even if they had occupied some hidden treasure land, without resources, reaching the Voidstep realm would be the pinnacle—how could they immediately become a reserve general? This was also “The Abyss's” confusion. True powerhouses were known to him, those not heard of before undoubtedly were just ordinary pirates; their aura only reached the Integration realm, prompting him to act decisively... At the moment, things were unexpected, but... “The Abyss”’s black cloak fluttered, his aura brewing and surging continuously. Ordinary pirates decided to stop spectating, realizing this battle wasn’t one-sided and the aftermath could be too much for them to handle, causing many pirate crews to retreat deeper into the island. “Woooo—” In the distance, a prolonged horn sounded, revealing a massive fleet slicing through the waves, heading towards the gathering island. At the forefront was a ship sparkling as though carved from diamond, presenting a dazzling spectacle. The fleet formed an inverse V shape; alongside the diamond battleship were two ships no less grand, with five slightly smaller ships further to the sides, all cutting through the waves. With thirteen ships in total, most flagships in their own right, the foremost diamond battleship was undoubtedly dominant-level and possibly even alive. From afar, Lorraine couldn’t yet identify them. But some pirates on the beach exclaimed, “The Brilliant Diamond of the Mirror General!” (screaming) A true general-level powerhouse! Perhaps “The Abyss”’s strength closely bordered that of a general, but undoubtedly, his pirate crew’s foundation fell short. The Bone Abyss and its fleet bided their time in a hidden place, while the Brilliant Diamond made a flamboyant entrance. Under the hood, “The Abyss” snorted coldly. Despite appearing distant, the rapid pace of the least powerful flagship would bring them to the island’s edge in no time. Crack crack crack— Mirrored surfaces formed steps, descending slowly from the Brilliant Diamond, leading a two-meter-tall figure, humanoid yet devoid of a face, save for a mouth, akin to a faceless man, to step down smoothly. Accompanying were numerous pirates, including humans, metallic life forms, and rocky life forms—all exuding powerful auras. “With the gathering imminent, do me a favor and cease this conflict now.” The Mirror General didn’t exert any oppressive aura; the smile on his singular mouth carried a hint of amusement. Thus, the Black Skull Pirates and the Abyss Pirates ceased their hostilities. It wasn't because the Mirror General wielded immense influence... although, without eyes, nose, or other facial features, the Mirror General's face was indeed big. On the other hand, The Mirror General’s backer was the Red Sea Emperor, aligning him with the Red Emperor’s faction. The Twelve Pirate Generals mostly have affiliations, either siding with one of the Three Emperors or enmeshed in unspeakable dealings with certain sea empires, or belonging to powerful and secretive organizations. Since the pirate gathering was initiated by the Red Emperor, the Mirror General stepped in when matters arose. Disrespect towards him equaled disrespect towards the Red Emperor. Hence, his face... was undeniably big. However, for Tang Yu and his team, the Red Emperor’s name was only recently known, a few months prior, so how could they gauge the largeness of his face? The real reason for ceasing conflict was the pirate gathering and the quest for the Nether Sea Crystal. Additionally, It was impossible to fight. —The time from the Brilliant Diamond's appearance to its close proximity spanned several minutes, and during that period, two groups simply stared each other down; a battle would have erupted long before. “The Abyss” prioritized interests, assessing the Black Skull Pirates’ ability to escape his grasp, relinquishing the chance to seize the Deep Sea Giant Shark. Thus, his intentions for action ceased. Bamboo Rat Li and Lorraine were eager, yet after analysis, found annihilating “The Abyss” unlikely—with the Mirror General present and countless powerhouses on the island! They moved from the beach, traversing a stretch of primitive jungle, crossing several mountain ranges, finally reaching the island’s central point—the pirate gathering location. By this time, There were still several days until the gathering commenced, yet numerous pirates had arrived, some gathering to drink, others in tense confrontations... but only engaging in verbal disputes. Others wore masks or cloaks to conceal their identities. More pirates displayed peculiar items for trade—normal plundered goods were long sold off; only goods that defied understanding yet instinctively seemed valuable were showcased at the pirate gathering. Like a black market but on a much larger and more advanced scale. Lorraine and her companions exchanged various items from Earth—considered exotic in the Endless Sea—trading for many high-value curiosities from other pirates. Priceless treasures, seldom seen in the market, were readily available for purchase at the gathering. Five days later, A grand central hall opened. Though merely a temporary construction, not every pirate was eligible to enter. At least at the level of “Cipher.” Typically, the obscure Black Skull Pirates wouldn’t stand a chance, but now, thanks to the “Swordmaster”’s one-sword annihilation of Bronze Armor Man and their standoff with the Abyss Pirates, they emerged as a rising star. Precious delicacies were already laid out on long tables within the grand hall. At the depths of the hall, three enormous thrones awaited. As pirates entered, two blurry figures appeared on the thrones, leaving one throne vacant beside them, where another majestic figure emerged.