The crucial point about the Sea King Jellyfish is that, once fused, they can be used to create Sea King Cannonsat will. These jellyfish weren't rare—in fact, they thrived in the sea and reproduced rapidly. Given time, they could reach ten, hundred, thousand, even ten-thousand-year lifespans.
And the age of the jellyfish determined the power level of the cannon it could produce—just like the Heaven, Earth, Profound, Yellow tier system:
A ten-year-old jellyfish produced cannons barely approaching Yellow tier—at best, they resembled basic cultivator tools.
Hundred-year-old jellyfish could form true Yellow-tier cannons, comparable to magical artifacts (法器).
Millennial jellyfish created cannons of treasure tier (法宝).
Ten-thousand-year jellyfish could forge Sea King Cannons equal to spiritual treasures (灵宝).
However, ten-thousand-year Sea King Jellyfish were exceedingly rare, virtually legendary, hidden in the deepest oceans. Capturing one required extreme luck and opportunity—some pirates might spend their entire lives and never see one.
According to legend, the Ten Legendary Pirate Ships each possessed such a jellyfish-fused cannon. That's what made them truly legendary—weapons capable of rivaling innate spiritual treasures.
These weapons alone could intimidate entire navies.
Now, a vast swarm of pirate ships all aimed their Sea King Cannons at the Iron-Blood Great Wall.
"Fire!!"
"Open fire!!"
"Target the Iron-Blood Great Wall—blast it to rubble!!"
The sea roared with their howls.
Boom!! Boom!! Boom!!
All types of cannon fire erupted at once:
Plasma Cannons
Magma Cannons
Meteor Cannons
Golden Lance Cannons
Venomous Dragon Cannons
Each type launched terrifying projectiles—blazing plasma balls, molten rock, electric arcs—all colliding with the Iron-Blood Barrier.
The moment the attacks landed, the barrier lit up crimson.
Electric arcs exploded across its surface, twisting violently—but they couldn't break through.
They only created rippling shockwaves across the barrier.
However, the sheer number of attacks—thousands, millions, billions—was staggering.
Even if most of the attacks were merely Yellow-tier,the overwhelming volume was beyond comprehension.
The Iron-Blood Barrier began to dim, visibly weakening.
If another wave came, the entire barrier might collapse.
"Not good—prepare the entire army to counterattack!!"
The defending generals on the wall remained calm and decisive.Though the barrier flickered like a dying flame, they showed no fear.
Boom!! Boom!! Boom!!
The rune cannons fired again.
Streaks of light tore through the air and impacted pirate ships directly,shattering hulls, sending pirates flying into the sea.
Each section of the wall held:
Rune Cannons
God-Slaying Ballistae
All opened fire at once.
Bolts and beams formed a deadly rain,obliterating pirate ships by the tens of thousands.
"Fire! Fire! Fire!!"
Commands rang out like thunder.
A fierce artillery duel had begun.
While the defenders fired tens of thousands of attacks at once,the pirate alliance fired billions.
It was a battle of quantity vs. precision.
The Great Yi cannons might be fewer,but each bolt hit its mark.
One wave of retaliation destroyed hundreds of thousands of pirate ships,their crews dying en masse.
Yet, for the pirate alliance, this was nothing.Their losses were like a drop in the ocean—completely acceptable.
"Keep firing! The Iron-Blood Barrier can't withstand our assault!All cannons, target the Great Wall—bombard it into dust!!"
"Once the barrier breaks, we'll charge into Great Yi's territory!Then the whole nation will become our plundering grounds!"
The pirate captains were delirious with excitement.
They didn't care about casualties.
To them, death was just part of the pirate life.
They didn't fear death.
If anything, they embraced it—the madder the better.
Boom!! Boom!! Boom!!
With every volley, the Iron-Blood Barrier dimmed further.
Some sections were blown open, revealing holes—but they were quickly patched.
Even so, the barrier now flickered dangerously,its collapse imminent.
"Great Yi warriors—attack!!"
"Fire the cannons!!"
"Heaven is heartless, but mankind stands proud!When the nation suffers—we fight first!Until our blood is spent, we shall never cease!!"
"Heaven is heartless, but mankind stands proud!When the nation suffers—we fight first!Until our blood is spent, we shall never cease!!"
"Fight! Fight! Fight!!"
"Strike before we're struck—offense is the best defense!!"
From the top of the wall, the soldiers roared in unison.
Their voices surged with tragic glory.
To die on the battlefield was the highest honor—a sacrifice they would gladly make to protect their homeland.
They knew:
If the barrier fell, the pirate cannons would rip them apart.
There would be no retreat—only death.
The Great Yi forces launched a counterattack.
Countless arrows and ballista bolts flew into the sky,intercepting cannon shells mid-air, triggering premature explosions,doing all they could to protect the weakening barrier.
The defense formations employed a three-stage cannon rotation,ensuring continuous bombardment.
More pirate ships were torn apart in the onslaught.
"Not good. The southern front is in critical condition."
"The pirates' long-range firepower is exerting massive pressure.We need to deploy more rune cannons and reinforce the wall.We must destroy those pirate ships."
The commanders watched the battlefield with grim expressions.
If the barrier collapsed, the southern wall would be plowed like farmland,and the defenders would be forced to fight with flesh against artillery.
"Hmph. These pirates do have something up their sleeves," said Jia Xu,"But passive defense is not Great Yi's style.When it's time to strike—we strike.I suggest deploying the Seven-Colored Legion to the southern frontand launching a full counteroffensive."
"We should also send additional rune cannons and ballistae to suppress the pirates and break their momentum."
He paused, then continued:
"Once the battle reaches a critical point,we can open the gates of the Iron-Blood Great Wall,let part of the pirate army in.Then close it behind them—divide and conquer."
"Let some pirates in, trap others outside—split their forces.They're not united. They're a mob of scavengers,only gathered by greed. Divide them, and they'll collapse."
"Agreed," nodded Zhuge Liang, "This plan is crude—but effective."
After all, these weren't scheming cultivators—they were pirates.
Simple, brutal tactics worked best.
Just then—
The sky suddenly darkened.
"Look! The sky!"
"What's going on? Where did that massive black cloud come from?That's no normal cloud… it's filled with demonic energy!"
"Demonic qi! Evil creatures are eyeing Great Yi!!"
"Where did it come from?! There was no warning at all!!"
All across the nation, people looked to the sky.
The black cloud had swallowed the sun,turning midday into midnight.
An unseen pressure rolled down from the heavens,making it hard to breathe.
In every immortal city of Great Yi,the Dawn Beacons lit up at once.
One by one, lighthouses blazed, piercing the darkness,restoring light to the cities.
But the sudden day-night shift was no illusion.
It was real.
And it was terrifying.
From that demonic cloud,the people could feel an unspeakable existential dread.
As if countless evil demons were lurking within,watching… waiting.