When these attacks landed on this chaotic seawater, they didn't cause the slightest damage, not even a ripple.
This left them shocked and bewildered.
"How could this be? Why are our attacks having no effect? How is this happening?"
"This is impossible. What in the world is this?"
"Damn it, why are our attacks so useless!"
"Keep attacking, don't stop, or we'll all be swallowed by this sea."
"This is bad, I feel the vibrations of death!"
They were immobilized, but they hadn't given up. They continued to release energy from within, relentlessly attacking the chaotic seawater.
Even though their attacks were repeatedly ineffective against the chaotic seawater, they couldn't afford to stop. If they did, they would be engulfed and drowned by the water.
They could already sense the aura of death. Even though the chaotic seawater hadn't harmed them yet, it still posed a threat.
Yet, they were utterly powerless to stop the water from advancing towards them. Many had already unleashed all their energy.
Even Locke was terrified. As the chaotic seawater was about to engulf him, he quickly said to Zhou Yan:
"Wait, wait! I have great wealth, I have many treasures, and the resources of my territory would be of great help to you. I'm sure you'll like them. Don't kill me, I'll give you everything in my territory, all of it! How about it?"
Zhou Yan halted the chaotic seawater before Locke and walked up to him. He unleashed a seal, completely binding Locke, and then said, "I think you're making a lot of sense. Killing you wouldn't benefit me at all."
"Exactly, I'll give you everything, all my wealth, as long as you give me a chance to live." Locke, desperate to survive, quickly proposed his terms.
"Then it depends on your performance. If you perform well, I definitely won't kill you."
Zhou Yan produced a rope, not just any rope, but one imbued with his magic, impossible to untie without it. He bound Locke.
Furthermore, Locke was now sealed, rendered a mere ordinary person. Zhou Yan then opened his Lord's Space and sent Locke into his territory.
The others watched, once again stunned. They exclaimed in surprise, "You can actually communicate with the Lord's Heart? And even forcibly send people into your territory? What kind of ability is this!"
Fear gripped them. They seemed to understand their fate, and terror filled their hearts.
After Locke was sealed, the powerful individuals he had summoned were also forcibly returned to their respective territories.
"What is your choice?" Zhou Yan looked at them.
"We surrender, we surrender, as long as you don't kill us." These were pirates, more afraid of death, and they chose to surrender immediately.
Zhou Yan sealed them one by one, produced the special ropes, bound them all, and finally tossed them into his territory.
Zhou Yan then directly communicated with his territory and said to Locke, "Teleport your territory near mine, have your people surrender, and let my people take over everything in your territory."
"Yes, yes." Locke was completely unable to resist and could only do as Zhou Yan commanded.
Following Zhou Yan's orders, Locke teleported his territory next to Zhou Yan's.
Subsequently, Shang Yang, under Zhou Yan's instructions, dispatched a large number of soldiers to take over Locke's territory's populace, then proceeded to destroy the enemy's crystal, and finally began dismantling everything in Locke's entire territory.
The fate of the others was the same. They all met the same end as Locke.
As for the life and death of Locke and the others, Zhou Yan told Shang Yang and the others, "I promised not to kill him, but that was just a promise."
Shang Yang and the others weren't fools; they naturally understood Zhou Yan's intentions.
Thus, Shang Yang had his soldiers release Locke and the others from the territory. Then, the defensive towers activated, unleashing a terrifying barrage of attacks towards Locke and his group.
Seeing this surge of energy, Locke and the others broke out in curses, "Zhou Yan, you fucking..."
"Boom!"
These people were not killed by Zhou Yan, and it had nothing to do with him.
Shang Yang releasing them also had nothing to do with him.
Defensive Tower: Blame me?
Shang Yang, Zhou Yan: It was you.
Before he died, Locke not only contributed all his wealth but also repented for his years of piracy, choosing death as his atonement.
His subordinates, too, expressed their remorse, following Locke's example and dying to atone.
Zhou Yan not only eliminated his enemies but also obtained their territory's wealth through their selfless contribution. Zhou Yan chose to forgive their actions against him and sent them to hell to repent.
After the enemies were dealt with, the pirates' low-ranking soldiers were killed by Zhou Yan's spells. He also incidentally killed Locke's female companions, as Zhou Yan intended to take the warships.
Zhou Yan acquired five warships and sent them into his territory.
"I didn't expect you to be so strong," Hai Ning said with genuine admiration.
"In what way?" Zhou Yan asked.
"Your strength," Hai Ning replied.
"I'm actually stronger in some other aspects," Zhou Yan stated.
"Really? May I witness it?" Hai Ning was very curious.
"Is the ship repaired? If it is, let's leave. As for where I'm stronger, I can't tell you," Zhou Yan replied.
"It's been repaired, we can set sail now," Yang Yi answered.
The ship sailed towards the Divine Dragon Kingdom. Zhou Yan returned to his territory and began building it up again.
These pirates had given him everything in their territory, and Zhou Yan intended to develop it well.
As for the soldiers from Locke's territory, Zhou Yan assigned them to labor. After all, territories required a great many laborers, and they needed to contribute to heavy and arduous tasks.
A few days later, Hai Ning informed Zhou Yan that their ship had docked.
"Finally, we're back in the Divine Dragon Kingdom." Zhou Yan left his territory and teleported to the port. Hai Ning then said to Zhou Yan, "There will be a trade fair for lords at the port soon. Are you interested?"
"Oh, I am indeed interested. When is it?" Zhou Yan inquired.
"It's in two days. Shall I arrange accommodations for you?" Hai Ning quickly offered.
"No need, the people who are meeting me have arrived." Zhou Yan said.
Hai Ning looked towards the port, and a group of people was approaching Zhou Yan. Seeing them, Hai Ning exclaimed in surprise, "People from the Dragon King family!"
"I contacted a friend earlier; he's here to pick me up, but I'll leave after the trade fair ends," Zhou Yan replied.
"Then I'll wait for you at the trade fair," Hai Ning said.
"Alright."