Ocean Lords: Start Harvesting Double from Dice Rolls-Chapter 543 - 284: Four Paths and a Choice

Fang Yu and his companions stayed on Maga Island for another day, and it wasn’t until then that Cheng Peng arrived.

During this day, Fang Yu took the time to use the crew’s private chat feature to contact Changl Li and check the progress on his end. 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝚠𝕖𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝕖𝚕.𝚌𝗼𝗺

However, nothing special has been discovered on Changl Li’s side so far. The person from the Peacekeeping Council is extremely cautious and has not exposed his identity.

"Brother Fang Yu, no need to rush. I am currently hiding in the dark, quietly investigating. This person should not be able to detect it."

"He doesn’t know that someone investigating his identity has appeared within his faction."

"In fact, I have already approximately narrowed it down to a few suspects, but this matter is very consequential. I must be one hundred percent sure before speaking to the Sovereign."

"How’s your side going, Brother Fang Yu?"

Changl Li asked with concern, as the life and freedom of Kong Huaao determined the relationship between the Duorong Federation and the Lanyun Sea Country.

Recently, the Duorong Federation has exerted some pressure on the Lanyun Sea Country, demanding they release the person, with a very firm attitude.

This action plays right into the hands of the Southern Faction of the Lanyun Sea Country’s military, which at this moment advocates for going to war with the Duorong Federation, seizing the opportunity to attack when the Duorong Federation has suffered considerable military losses after several battles.

However, the Sovereign of the Lanyun Sea Country, including the Northern Faction, holds a conservative attitude towards this and has not fully adopted the Southern Faction’s opinion, causing the issue to be temporarily suppressed.

But...

As tensions between the two countries gradually escalate, it is inevitable that the conflict will escalate again.

Hence, Kong Huaao is very important and must be rescued, otherwise, the military of the Duorong Federation will not let it go and will continue to pressure the Lanyun Sea Country.

If... as pressure increases, the Lanyun Sovereign and the Northern Faction feel compelled to go to war, the situation could become dire.

Many people are likely watching these two sea nations closely. Once the war breaks out, the other members of the Peacekeeping Council will also take action.

After all... at least as far as Fang Yu knows, there’s the Sin Domain led by the Plagiarizing Man, and the Fisherman is also eyeing them eagerly.

The two exchanged briefly about each other’s progress and shared some information.

After that, Changl Li ended the conversation with Fang Yu because of a military meeting.

Fang Yu and the others, after waiting another day on Maga Island, finally welcomed Cheng Peng.

"Brother Fang Yu!"

Cheng Peng laughed heartily. He was just as cheerful and warm-hearted as Fang Yu remembered, full of enthusiasm.

"Peng!"

A smile appeared on Fang Yu’s face.

Come to think of it, aside from their first meeting, Fang Yu and Cheng Peng were pretty much interacting as online friends.

Although they were meeting again now, it felt like meeting a friend from the internet.

At this moment, Fang Yu carefully observed Cheng Peng in front of him, and a hint of curiosity flashed in his eyes.

Cheng Peng’s sea ship... although still warship level, was not far from the level of an Extraordinary Ship.

Because at this moment, the metallic shell of Cheng Peng’s ship had gradually become similar to a flesh-and-blood carapace texture.

About 50% of its surface area was covered by keratin layers with spikes.

It seemed that once the keratin layers completely covered the entire sea ship, Cheng Peng’s ship would be promoted to an Extraordinary Ship.

Moreover, Fang Yu’s gaze fell on Cheng Peng, feeling secretly astonished.

Not only had Peng’s sea ship undergone a mutation, but his body had also changed.

At his brow, a flesh seam was gradually forming, much like an Erlang Shen’s vertical eye, and once opened, it might hold terrifying power.

Under normal circumstances, a captain’s bodily mutation mostly stems from the backfeed of an Extraordinary Ship.

But at this moment, Cheng Peng’s body had already undergone a mutation, and a peculiar organ was growing from the flesh seam at his brow.

Cheng Peng... he’s also an elite genius captain who possesses his own opportunities.

...

Just as Fang Yu was observing Cheng Peng, Cheng Peng’s eyes were also repeatedly falling on Fang Yu.

Not only was Fang Yu amazed by Cheng Peng, but Cheng Peng was also astonished by Fang Yu’s rapid progress.

The first time he met Fang Yu, Fang Yu was still a novice captain who winced at spending a few thousand Copper Coins. It’s hard to believe that in half a year, Fang Yu had grown to a point where he’s renowned far and wide.

Who would have known that a chance acquaintance made in passing has now become a very important connection?

"Brother, you’ve reached... warship level?"

Cheng Peng expressed some surprise. When he was coming, he had heard about Fang Yu’s feat of contending against an Extraordinary Ship with a warship level, which left Cheng Peng incredibly astonished.

And at this moment, seeing that Fang Yu’s sea ship had advanced to the warship level, Cheng Peng couldn’t help but be surprised at Fang Yu’s growth rate.

Half a year... to reach warship level?

Even the captains who were the first to enter this world with unlimited resources couldn’t level up as fast as Fang Yu, I suppose.

Cheng Peng thought to himself.

"Yes, it’s warship level, Peng!"

Fang Yu looked at Cheng Peng, then said with a smile, "I just wanted to ask you about the promotion path of warship level captains, Peng."

"Have you felt it?"

Cheng Peng smiled kindly at Fang Yu and said.

"Yes, I’ve felt that the warship level has reached the limit of evolution, and the sea ship can no longer evolve through simple accumulation of experience."

Fang Yu nodded.

Since upgrading from a sea ship to a warship level, Fang Yu felt...

The sea ship can no longer evolve.

Or rather, it can no longer evolve by merely accumulating experience but requires something else, another path that needs exploring.