As the middle-aged man appeared, seventeen or eighteen more figures emerged successively from the adjacent hull of the brigantine, all pointing and murmuring at the three-masted "Galleon" sailing-rowing vessel that Fang Senyan and his crew had just seized. Faint sounds of laughter could be heard, with remarks like, "How much can we get for it?" and "Let's find some whores."

This behavior, carried out right in front of Fang Senyan and his men, was not just a display of superiority; it was a blatant provocation!

These pirates chatted casually and strode toward them along the gangplank, heading straight for the three-masted "Galleon" sailing-rowing ship, treating Fang Senyan and his crew as if they were air. Fang Senyan remained silent, a cold smile playing on his lips, and strode forward, unleashing a powerful blow to the solar plexus aimed squarely at the leader of the approaching group—the one with the perpetually chattering, sharp-featured, simian face!

With Fang Senyan’s current strength amplified to island-level power, the force of that kick was unimaginable. He sent the man flying nearly five or six meters, sending him tumbling across the pirate ship's deck before collapsing in a heap, hacking up great mouthfuls of blood. Fang Senyan stood proudly at the edge of the gangplank and coldly demanded, "What manner of trash are you lot? Dare to act wild in front of me?"

The faces of the pirates immediately changed. Fang Senyan’s words were an undisguised insult, yet the sheer power of that single kick had already subdued the others. One man, his head wrapped in a red bandana, took two or three steps back before roaring, "You fool! How dare you offend the direct subordinates of the great Captain Sivalle? No matter who you are, it's useless now. Your fate will be to be tied to the mast and left to die of thirst!" Fang Senyan felt a slight shock. He could now tell that Captain Sivalle was one of the true Seven Pirate Kings, possessing immense strength and clearly functioning as a battlefield commander—absolutely incomparable to the yet-to-rise Armand from before. If these men were truly his subordinates, they presented a genuine problem. Even the pirates under Fang Senyan's command showed looks of fear.

However, Fang Senyan was a man decisive in battle. He only asked himself one question: Could he afford to abandon the ship currently beneath his feet?

Fang Senyan’s answer was unequivocally "No." This realization instantly gave him the necessary resolve: since he could not surrender the ship, he would commit fully to the fight! Just then, the pirate with the gray head covering mistook his hesitation for fear and pointed directly at Fang Senyan’s face, shouting, "For every mouthful of blood my brother spat, you will be slashed that many times! If you’re scared, just hand over this ship willingly!"

Another pirate stepped forward with a fawning smile, "I think this fellow is rather delicate. Why don't we have him bend over so we can all have some fun? Once everyone is satisfied, we can let him live?"

At this point, the faces of Fang Senyan’s pirates began to change, their morale visibly flagging as they shook their heads and sighed. Fang Senyan, however, cocked his head, a cruel smile spreading across his lips. "You are very good."

The moment his voice faded, he delivered a resounding slap across the face of the pirate who had suggested the indecent act. The pirate felt as if his cheek had been struck head-on by a massive hammer, stumbling back several paces. One of his eyeballs was violently ruptured, dangling loosely from his face. He tried to scream, but as his mouth opened, blood and teeth poured out in a torrent, like a sudden downpour of hail!

The pirate in the red head covering behind him, a mixture of shock and fury on his face, drew his weapon and lunged forward with his companion. As the blades flashed, Fang Senyan stepped out, standing still and upright like a mountain, projecting an overwhelming aura of immovable power! He neither dodged nor blocked. The sailors’ knives struck his body, eliciting sparks of crimson light!

Fang Senyan’s own pirates gasped and immediately surged forward with frenzied shouts to help! But at that moment, a cold sneer touched Fang Senyan’s lips: "Truly clueless fools!"

He suddenly lunged out and grasped hold, and although Fang Senyan’s movements appeared clear, they were swift and irresistible. No matter how the red-bandanaed pirate shrieked and tried to pull his hand back, Fang Senyan held him fast!

Now, augmented by his 45 points of Strength, the wrist grasped by Fang Senyan began to crackle ominously: Kacha, kacha. The pirate immediately let out a piercing scream. Pirates generally lived a life facing death, valuing strength and toughness, so this man’s pathetic cry not only cost him face but also made the pirate who seemed to be their leader, Alonzo, look uncomfortable.

Fang Senyan gave a slight twist of his palm. With a sickening Kacha, the red-bandanaed pirate’s wrist snapped upward like a dry twig. It then dangled limply. Immediately after, Fang Senyan backhanded him and flung him away.

The red-bandanaed pirate flew backward without another sound, hitting the adjacent mast with a dull Peng. He rolled a few times and lay softly on the ground, twitching and remaining clearly unconscious.

In three swift moves, Fang Senyan subdued the remaining few pirates, knocking them to the ground. He sneered, "Bind me to the mast to die of thirst? Hmph! I’m in a good mood today, so I’ll spare your worthless lives. Men!" At this, the pirates under Fang Senyan’s command rushed forward, roaring with excitement, "Present!"

Fang Senyan eyed the subdued men with malicious intent. "Damn it, I just saved your dog lives, and you dare deliberately provoke me, repaying kindness with hostility by trying to steal my spoils! Today, I won’t take your lives, but I will strip you bare! Hang you upside down from the mast naked! Let everyone see what happens to those who cross Sailor Yan!"

"You wouldn't dare!!!"

The pirate wearing the red head covering, who had been feigning unconsciousness, nearly blacked out upon hearing Fang Senyan’s words! A man lives by his reputation, a tree by its bark. To be stripped naked and paraded on a mast for all to see would be worse than immediate death—not only would the English sailors see, but Captain Sivalle's reputation would also be ruined. This possibility nearly tore his guts apart!

However, Fang Senyan's own pirates found this deeply satisfying, and several immediately swarmed the captured men to help them with their "unburdening."

For the pirates having their trousers removed, this was an indescribable humiliation. Strictly speaking, they were only subordinates of Captain Sivalle’s direct men, deriving some authority from merely being associated with him. Relying on Captain Sivalle’s fearsome reputation, they were accustomed to receiving respect everywhere and maintaining a strong sense of superiority over everyone they encountered.

Now, being viciously beaten and about to be stripped naked and hoisted up the mast—this level of degradation was beyond measure.

"If you have the guts, then kill me!!"

These pirates shrieked, their eyes bulging with fury. They were nearly choked to death by their rage, their eyes threatening to burst from their sockets.

At that moment, a sudden commotion erupted from the pirate ship's main cabin, and dozens more pirates rushed out. Seeing their comrades already partially stripped bare by the others, they felt as if their collective honor had been physically ripped away. The one-eyed man leading them roared in a frenzy:

"You are courting death, Sailor Yan! You are seeking obliteration by daring to insult the members of our 'Mediterranean Sharks' like this! We will not let you go! Your fate will be to be torn apart alive by the sharks of the Caribbean Sea! I want you dead!"

As soon as he finished speaking, he raised the two axes in his hands and hurled them violently toward Fang Senyan’s group!

As the one-eyed man threw the axes with savage force, the bandages wrapped around his body suddenly snapped with a Pala, causing the wound on his waist to split open and blood to gush forth like a spring!

But the two axes spun at high speed in the air, emitting a thunderous sound. One chopped directly toward Fang Senyan, while the other was aimed precisely at an old pirate who had just pulled down the red-bandanaed man's trousers!

This man was clearly the captain of the enemy pirate vessel. Fang Senyan shouted, "Reef!"

Reef immediately understood the command and activated his resolute ability, charging toward the nearly stunned old pirate. This old pirate, upon receiving Fang Senyan’s order, charged forward without hesitation, ignoring Captain Sivalle’s imposing reputation. He was clearly one of the most obedient and loyal subordinates; if he were allowed to be butchered alive while trying to obey, who would fight bravely for their orders in the future?

With a flash of deep blue light, Fang Senyan drew his blade with icy calm! He deliberately exhaled deeply, focusing his power, and aimed directly at the incoming flying axe! A sharp Kengqiang of metal striking metal echoed through the air, vibrating the eardrums of everyone nearby. Blue light mingled with sparks as the entire massive hull trembled on the surging ocean!

Fang Senyan managed to deflect the flying axe sideways, but the axe seemed to possess a will of its own. It circled in the air, traced an arc, and flew back, landing neatly in its owner's hand. However, even with the deflection, Fang Senyan’s hands were severely numbed, and he was forced back a few steps at the moment of impact. After all, trying to forcibly parry a heavy weapon like an axe with a long saber was a stretch.

The old pirate who had been attempting to remove the trousers was not so fortunate. His personal strength was too low. Despite Reef’s timely intervention, one of his arms was cleanly severed by the axe blade, causing immediate, profuse bleeding until he passed out from the pain!

At this point, Morgana shared the data profile of the pirate captain:

One-Eyed Hogg Category: Rare Elite Identity: General Member of the Sivalle Pirate Syndicate Identity: Captain of the Hyacinth Height: 2.08 meters, Weight: 128KG Strength 35, Agility 27, Stamina 8, Perception 8, Charm 12, Intelligence 3, Spirit 10 Basic Melee LV5, Basic Footwork LV2, Basic Endurance LV3 Advanced Skill: Axe Weapon Specialization. Special Ability: Thrown Weapon LV6 Special Ability: ???? Special Ability: Captain's Might LV2, grants the wielder an extra 1000 HP. Description: During a brawl, One-Eyed Hogg lost his left eye due to an accident. Three days later, he took two axes and chopped off the head of the person responsible. After drifting for several years, he realized that piracy was the career best suited for him. He is a ruthless individual who has trodden upon the corpses of countless others to rise. While generous to his subordinates is a positive trait, it led to his dividends falling short of what Captain Sivalle expected, causing him to be increasingly marginalized.