si-mexico Chapter 125 The Fishermen's Song Rises as the Decisive Battle Begins
Chapter 125 The Fishermen's Song Rises as the Decisive Battle Begins
"Maintain the speed without slowing down, with the auxiliary ships positioned at the four corners of the main ship and sailing at the same speed. If necessary, they can be captured together with the main ship."
Beidou chuckled and added, "If we could tie Haishan to our big ship, it would be much easier to kill him."
Xu Ning pulled Beidou into his arms and then hugged the mast tightly, waiting for Haishan's furious attack.
"Don't be overconfident. In Warcraft, players get more skilled with age. If you treat them like fools, they might wipe us out with just their glutes."
Xu Ning sighed and looked at the first mate on the helm, who was practically tied to the helm.
"The people Uncle Tian gives you are all exceptionally reliable. When you look for your own partners in the future, you should look for people like them."
As the entire ship suddenly rose and swayed like an egg tossed into boiling water, the first mate roared at the high platform.
"Turn!"
As the flags waved on the high platform, the five ships—one main and four auxiliary—moved out at a wide 45-degree angle to the left.
The seamount that crashed out from beneath the waves was originally intended to strike directly beneath the main ship, breaking it in two or at least capsizing it.
However, the ship's sudden turn caused Hai Shan's well-prepared attack to miss its mark.
The thick fish tail struck the side of the ship, causing the entire vessel to shudder and shift to the side by more than ten meters, yet it suffered no serious damage.
"Old Xiao's skills are truly amazing!"
Xu Ning observed the damage to the side of the ship. Some of the planks had cracks, but the main hull frame was completely undamaged.
The first mate was so shaken by the impact that he was completely disoriented and remained silent for a long time, clutching his hands.
Beidou broke free from Xu Ning's embrace and roared, "Fire! Fire!"
The flag on the mast fluttered rapidly, and the two return aircraft on the main ship quickly adjusted and aimed at the sea mountain.
The other four ships first cast their fishing nets with buoys into the water, then fired crossbow bolts with rope hooks, aiming to bind the sea mountain.
Haishan, struck by an arrow, roared and writhed.
Four out of ten crossbow bolts missed their mark, but the barbs attached to the bolts hooked onto the ropes and fishing nets attached to the other bolts. The ten thick ropes crisscrossed and firmly anchored the sea mountain in the center.
"It's tangled! Spread out all four boats, tighten the winches, and pull it up!"
The first mate shifted the main ship's position aft, preparing to work with other auxiliary vessels to pull the seamount out of the water.
All the ropes made a drumming sound as they tightened.
Apart from the main ship, which suddenly increased its draft, the other four ships all listed to varying degrees.
Seeing this, Beidou shouted to the first mate, "Haishan has considerable strength in the water. If this continues, the ropes and the boat won't be able to withstand it. Uncle, what do you usually do when you catch a big fish?"
The first mate was taken aback, then laughed and said, "I was too hasty. It's good that you reminded me."
People who make a living by the sea usually have their own insights into fishing.
When encountering a larger fish than expected, simply pulling and tugging will usually result in either a broken rod or a snapped line. As a result, many people have developed their own techniques for playing and leading fish.
By using different methods of exertion, wrestle with the large fish in the water until it is exhausted, and then drag it out of the water.
Now, the most skilled maritime experts in Liyue are going to fish for the largest fish in history, apart from the Demon God, in this sea.
This ordeal lasted for four days and three nights.
Both fish and humans are nearing their limits.
Gui Zhongji's crossbow bolts have limited power in water; unless Haishan rises to the surface, they are ultimately just a waste of arrows.
Meanwhile, the sea mountain continued to struggle and thrash about hundreds of meters underwater, trying to break free of the ropes binding it.
Beidou has taken over command on the ship, and the first mate, feeling exhausted, went to rest.
The rope on the winch was almost at its end.
Beidou began directing all the ships to maneuver along the path of the struggling seamount, pulling it back and forth, and then gradually tightening the winch to slowly lead the seamount toward the surface.
Another day has passed in the blink of an eye.
After waking up, the first mate ate something and then replaced Beidou again.
Beidou walked over to Xu Ning and sat down, took a big gulp from the wine gourd, and then slowly said, "Haishan is going to fight to the death."
Xu Ning tidied up Beidou's hair, which had been messed up by the sea breeze. The experiences of the past few days seemed to have made this young girl more mature.
"Haishan is going to fight desperately; I feel like I can sense its emotions through the ropes."
Beidou looked at Xu Ning and said with certainty, "Just now it suddenly made up its mind and stopped struggling. It is preparing to rest for a while, and then surface to fight me to the death."
"And I am ready!"
Xu Ning silently rubbed Beidou's head.
He couldn't help much in this battle, nor was he prepared to help much; he had already done everything he could.
This final battle marked the moment when Beidou conquered the mountains and seas, and it was also a unique and romantic moment for her.
Just watch quietly as this little girl who has followed me all this way becomes a legend in Liyue that will be remembered from this day forward.
Night falls.
Nighttime is when sea monsters are most dangerous. Everyone on the five ships was awake, and each of them seemed to feel the extremely malevolent aura emanating from underwater, a aura that seemed intent on destroying everything.
Beidou, leaning on his black rock sword, stood quietly at the bow of the ship, listening to the howling sea wind on the water. His eyes seemed to see through the sea, meeting the gaze of the sea beast that had roamed Yunlai Sea for many years.
To hunt, you must be more patient than your prey.
In a hunt where the roles of hunter and prey can change at any moment, whoever succumbs to the pressure first is most likely to lose.
Haishan is undoubtedly a good hunter of the clouds coming from the sea.
Throughout the night, the perfect time for an attack, Haishan silently stared at the massive black shadow above, patiently waiting for the moment they would let their guard down.
Prolonged vigilance and alertness are the most tiring thing.
Those who had been working continuously at sea for several days and nights finally showed signs of exhaustion.
As the long night drew to a close, the water remained as calm as ever, and many people began to yawn.
Beidou had observed everyone's condition. This was the final moment, and any slackening could lead to failure.
Beidou hesitated for a moment, then suddenly began to sing a fisherman's song.
It was the fisherman's song that Xi Ling taught her, "Fins transform into the dark sea, tail touches the distant mountains."
Xu Ning smiled as he listened to the fisherman's song; it was still so...unique.
However, the people on the ship were instantly wide awake after hearing this, and many began to softly join in. The singing grew louder and louder, and gradually the crew members from all five ships joined in the chorus.
We are singing Haishan's song.
We have been afraid, cried out, and tried to run away.
Tonight, we are here to slay the sea mountain and create a new chapter.
In the sea, the sound of waves rises.
The moment of the final battle arrived amidst the singing.