Ocean Lords: Start Harvesting Double from Dice Rolls Chapter 699 - 346: Traitor Revealed, Taking the Initiative

Noticing someone approaching, Fang Yu tensed up, his instincts screaming caution.

A quick assessment revealed the newcomer to be merely an ordinary Blue Star Captain, lacking any imposing aura or particularly expert presence.

A wave of relief washed over him, and he inquired with curiosity, "Is there something you need?"

The individual responded by shaking his head and stating plainly, "Peng sent me to find you."

"Peng?" Fang Yu expressed surprise. He had initially assumed the captain sought casual acquaintance, but it turned out he was dispatched by Cheng Peng.

This clarification immediately dispelled any lingering doubts. He instinctively moved forward, following the messenger toward a secluded alleyway.

The messenger glanced around, ensuring they were unobserved, before nodding and lowering his voice to speak:

"Fang Yu, I belong to the Ship Captain Alliance. Peng sent me to inform you that he has identified the consortium allied with the Peacekeeping Council. Peng is currently leading a contingent of our allies and members of the Cheng Clan in a naval assault against this consortium."

Fang Yu's eyebrows shot up at the news. "Which consortium has allied with the Peacekeeping Council?"

"It's the Li Clan!"

Without a pause, the messenger confirmed, his voice dropping to a near whisper.

"The Li Clan?"

A jolt went through Fang Yu's heart.

The Li Clan was not an unfamiliar name to him.

During the previous conflict at the Divine Hall, a direct descendant of the Li Clan, Li Linhua, had targeted him in an assassination attempt. Li Linhua's relentless pursuit had inadvertently led Fang Yu into the region of Meat Mountain, where he discovered the existence of the Divine Hall.

By a twist of fate, he had also encountered Hua Yu, absorbed a substantial amount of Divine Essence, and been presented with a significant opportunity.

Now, learning that the consortium betraying the Blue Star Captains to side with the Peacekeeping Council was the Li Clan sent an icy chill down his spine.

The Peacekeeping Council was initially formed with the express purpose of stifling the growth of Blue Star Captains, specifically targeting them.

However, as more and more formidable experts joined its ranks, its objectives shifted, evolving into a force intent on seizing control of the current era.

Regardless of its evolution, the Peacekeeping Council remained an existential threat to all Blue Star Captains.

Any individual or consortium that chose to ally with the Peacekeeping Council was branded a public enemy, a traitor to the very community of Blue Star Captains.

Consequently, once such an alliance was revealed, the entire Blue Star Captain community would unite to eradicate them.

Cheng Peng, as the leader of the New Navigation Alliance and a prominent member of the Cheng Clan, was naturally obligated to set an example by taking the initiative to strike against the Li Clan.

It suddenly made sense why Peng hadn't responded to his messages two days prior; in such a critical operation, he likely had no spare capacity for replies.

Recalling these details, Fang Yu urgently asked, "Where is Peng now? Take me to him. I can offer my assistance."

Cheng Peng had shown Fang Yu immense kindness, aiding him on numerous occasions, including the past expedition to the Lanyun Sea Country to help rescue Kong Huaao. Fang Yu deeply valued Cheng Peng's past support and, upon learning that Cheng Peng had sent for him, immediately resolved to lend his aid.

However, the messenger shook his head in response:

"Fang Yu, there's no need for you to concern yourself. Our New Navigation Alliance has gained considerable strength, and with the backing of the Cheng Clan, which is by no means inferior to the Li Clan, it's unlikely the Li Clan poses a significant threat in a direct confrontation."

Fang Yu paused, momentarily swayed by the logic of the statement, but then inquired with a touch of bewilderment, "Then why did Peng send you here?"

"It's like this, Fang Yu,"

The messenger replied earnestly, "After we apprehended several key members of the Li Clan, the Alliance Hierarch learned from them that the Li Clan had been planning to mobilize their forces and collaborate with the patriarch of the Zhang Clan, Zhang Yi, to target you."

"However, their plans were exposed before they could act, and they were intercepted by us en route."

"Nevertheless, the Zhang Clan continues to amass power, and there are rumors that Zhang Yi has acquired a treasure from a powerful figure within the Peacekeeping Council, emboldening him to make a move against you even in supposedly safe waters."

"Therefore, the Alliance Hierarch dispatched me to advise you to exercise extreme caution. If necessary, consider taking refuge in the military district for a period. Once the Alliance Hierarch has concluded his dealings with the Li Clan, he will personally assist you in confronting the Zhang Clan."

"The reason the Alliance Hierarch opted for the public channel over a private one stems from the battle's intricate nature. He worried that dedicating his focus to a private conversation might detract from his awareness of the immediate battlefield, potentially hindering the operation. Thus, he resorted to this less direct method."

This explanation left Fang Yu astonished and appreciative.

He was surprised to learn that beyond the Zhang Clan's initial reconnaissance, experts from the Peacekeeping Council had also joined the fray later on.

His gratitude was naturally directed towards Cheng Peng for the timely and protective heads-up.

Yet, Fang Yu couldn't help but acknowledge that his initial suspicions were largely accurate. Unforeseen circumstances, however, led to Zhang Yi's unfortunate encounter with Yuanqi during his march.

This incident compelled Zhang Yi, against his will, into becoming a pawn of the Peacekeeping Council, aligning him with the Li Clan to oppose Fang Yu.

With the Zhang Clan's intentions now revealed and the Li Clan's inability to intervene, Fang Yu devised a strategy. He then turned to the Blue Star Captain before him and said, "Thank you kindly, my friend. Please accept these five Gold Coins as compensation for your journey."

Upon seeing the five Gold Coins presented by Fang Yu, the Blue Star Captain's eyes gleamed. Nevertheless, a sense of embarrassment washed over him, and he gently declined with a shake of his head.