Chapter 1038: Some things make you more despairing once you know them.

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Didn't have to wait too long.

The remaining six investigators from various continents boarded the ship one after another within one day.

The huge ship sets sail.

If before, it relied on natural wind to sail randomly on the sea.

from now on.

It is sailing with a purpose.

The speed is getting faster and faster.

It can no longer be called a 'ship'.

It's like a train running on the sea, moving in a certain direction at a very fast speed.

The huge ship sailed through the waves, and although it was blocked by the formation barrier, the people on the deck did not feel any wind.

"Everyone!"

At this time, a strong voice sounded.

The sudden sound made everyone on the boat look over.

A crocodile-like creature with a naked upper body and a head and body covered in black scales.

It was holding a crystal stone and translating what it said into a language that everyone could understand.

For a god-level strong man.

These little gadgets like translation are easy to get.

"The Apostles are not invincible!"

"If we join forces, we will definitely be able to repel the apostles!"

"Become one of the first investigators to bring back the news alive!"

"Pfft."

As soon as these words came out.

Someone sneered.

Some people looked at each other indifferently.

Some people lowered their heads and ignored him.

The crocodile creature was not discouraged and continued to speak:

"Twenty-eight years ago, due to some events, I became a candidate for investigating the Di Qiumeng Sea Area."

"From then on, every year when the apostles appeared, I would observe the investigators who boarded the ships from various continents."

"The stronger the investigator, the higher the chance of survival."

"This year, the combined strength of the investigators aboard, that is, you, has reached its peak!"

“It’s even ahead of other rounds by a huge margin.”

“So I got on board.”

"Although there are fewer extremely powerful special individuals among the investigators like twenty-three years ago and sixty-five years ago."

"But in terms of overall combat power, our round is far stronger than theirs!"

"Just because they can't survive doesn't mean we can't survive!"

As he spoke, many of the strong men on the ship were moved by the crocodile creature's words and looked over again.

But most of them are young people.

Just like Jonas, the hope of living was rekindled in his eyes.

An old and powerful man couldn't bear to watch it anymore.

"Save it."

"Comprehensive combat capability... and escaping are two different concepts."

“Investigation, in essence, is sending the message back.”

"As long as we see the apostle, it means we have found the location of the Di Qiumeng Sea."

"At that time, using various props to send the message back means that our mission is over."

"You can escape if you want. You won't be constrained by the mainland."

"But then what?"

"Think about it, over the past hundred years, not a single strong man has managed to escape from the capture of the apostles, not even one!"

"The strong man from the southern continent twenty-three years ago and the one sixty-five years ago you mentioned both had strengths strong enough to participate in the ancient battlefield."

"You think... they don't want to escape?"

"Escape and fight are two different things."

"No matter how many of us there are, no matter how strong our fighting power is."

"When the time comes to escape, do you think those two strong men will be able to outrun everyone else?"

"You have investigated and found that no one survived, whether it was 23 years ago or 65 years ago!"

The old man's words left the crocodile creature speechless.

The luster in the eyes of those young strong men once again disappeared.

They are the investigators.

He is indeed considered one of the top strong men on the continent.

But at the godhood level.

It’s not that strong.

The truly top-notch, god-level being capable of participating in the battle for ascension.

They are the backbone of each continent.

The Ascended Ones are reluctant to send them on missions that will ensure their death.

"Then run away." The crocodile creature murmured, "Then run away! I don't believe that you all want to die!"

"Run now, before you encounter the apostles!"

It is still young, even if it has committed heinous crimes, even if its relatives are controlled by the ascenders.

It still doesn't want to die!

The old man shattered its hope, and its first reaction was to escape!

Just as the crocodile creature said this.

Everyone's faces froze, and they looked at the crocodile in astonishment... and looked behind it.

A humanoid creature with golden curly hair and muscular body stood on the crocodile's neck with a sword.

No one saw clearly when the other party appeared.

In a flash.

The long knife, which was obviously extremely sharp at first glance, locked the life of the crocodile creature.

"Captain?" Zhang Yucheng's brows tightened.

The person in front of him was the first creature he saw on the ship when the orcs took him on board. The orcs called him "Captain".

Very strong.

This knife...

I can't resist!

and.

It's not human, it just looks like one.

Simultaneously.

Jonas, who was not far away, also reacted.

Although I didn't hear this strong man speak.

But she was sure.

The voice I heard in my mind when I first got on the boat came from this person's mouth.

The feeling of oppression felt on him.

It is even not inferior to the giant princess conch!

What is it and in what capacity does it appear on board?

Why would they attack the investigators?

The crocodile creature turned its head stiffly and saw the cold blade on its neck.

To this extent.

Ordinary swords and weapons cannot break through the body's defense.

even.

Even if you see the head and cut it into pieces, its vitality can still be restored.

But it sensed it instinctively.

This knife goes down.

It will die!

He stood there in a daze, looking at the other person in horror, not daring to say a word for a long time.

This scene obviously frightened everyone.

however.

The old man who spoke before was not surprised.

"Every year, each continent takes turns sending a high-ranking god to serve as the captain."

"Specially kill those investigators who try to escape."

"so..."

"Just wait for death peacefully and respect your own fate."

"Pfft!"

The long knife flashed past.

The blond man sheathed his sword and walked slowly into the cabin.

Its knife lingered on the neck.

It is to deter other investigators.

Let them not have any evil thoughts.

The old man had said what he wanted to say, so there was no need for him to waste his breath.

Just behead him.

"Boom!"

The huge crocodile head fell heavily to the ground.

It was like a sledgehammer hitting everyone's heart.

next second.

The cut surface of the head and neck is covered with thick black bubbles.

Immediately afterwards, dense bubbles spread rapidly downwards, corroding the entire corpse.

The crocodile creature was right.

This round of investigators is indeed the strongest in a hundred years.

It knows it, and the ascenders must know it too.

therefore.

This captain.

Also the strongest one!

After this incident.

The deck became even quieter.

Everyone even held their breath, for fear of angering the captain.

Zhang Yucheng found this scene a bit strange.

They are obviously the ones who are sending themselves to die...

Now it seems that everyone is afraid of death.

After thinking about it, Zhang Yucheng walked towards the old man.

"Senior, I want to ask some questions."

The old man turned around and smiled nonchalantly, "A dying man, are you still so curious?"

Zhang Yucheng didn't know how to respond for a moment, "I am indeed curious."

"Just ask, and I'll tell you if I know."

"I want to know...why so many strong people are willing to die on the ship."

"Including... the one just now."

What he actually wanted to ask was:

The blond man was indeed incredibly strong.

But there were more than a hundred powerful gods present.

If they attack together, even the blond man won’t be able to resist!

They showed timidity and fear of death.

But no one chooses to do this?

Hear the question.

The old man looked at the young man in front of him with great interest and asked instead of answering.

"How did you get on board?"

"Ah?" Zhang Yucheng was stunned.

The old man shook his head and did not ask further questions. He explained:

"The strong men who boarded this ship can be roughly divided into three categories."

"The first type is the death row prisoners who have committed heinous crimes. For them, being on board is the most comfortable way to die. If they stay on the mainland, they will suffer unparalleled torture."

"The second type is people like me, who are old and have reached the end of their lives. I want to make a contribution to the mainland and leave some blessings for the next generation."

"The third type is like the captain, who is coerced by the Ascended Ones, or by their relatives, friends, or loved ones, or something else. They cannot refuse the Ascended Ones' request and have to make this choice."

"Oh, there is another one."

The old man looked at Zhang Yucheng and said bluntly, "A fool like you."

"Forehead..."

"I know what you want to ask."

"It is indeed feasible for everyone to attack the captain."

"But everyone."

"At least half of the people on this ship are here just to die."

Hearing this, Zhang Yucheng's heart sank, "Thank you, senior. I understand."

"Do you have any more questions?" The old man raised his eyebrows.

"Indeed." Zhang Yucheng nodded, "But I dare not ask."

"Oh?"

The old man glanced at Zhang Yucheng.