Ocean Lords: Start Harvesting Double from Dice Rolls Chapter 827 400: 500,000 Strong Army (Part 2)

However...

Although Luo Hongxi clearly holds the advantage, why did he suddenly leave?

"General Kong!"

At that moment, a man's voice came from outside the door, causing Kong Huaao to regain a bit of focus. Immediately, he realized who it was and quickly said, "Come in!"

"Yes!"

The man's voice came from outside the door, and then a soldier pushed the door open and walked in, followed by several men.

"General Kong, these captains claim to be Outer Realm Captains from the West Cyan Continent and have come here to seek an audience with you!"

The young soldier seemed completely unaware of what had just transpired inside the room, standing upright while reporting to Kong Huaao.

Upon hearing the soldier's words, Kong Huaao composed himself as he turned his gaze to the captains standing next to the soldier.

After getting a clear look at the captains' appearances, Kong Huaao's eyes flickered slightly before he spoke, "Wang Yun?"

"Hmm?"

The leading Wang Yun was somewhat surprised to hear Kong Huaao call his name directly.

He looked at Kong Huaao with puzzlement and asked, "Does General Kong know me?"

"Of course, I do. You were among the first batch of Outer Realm Captains to enter our world, and there's already a record of you stored in the military archives. It's not surprising that I know you."

Kong Huaao spoke softly, then looked behind Wang Yun, searching for a familiar figure.

But to Kong Huaao's disappointment... among the Outer Realm Captains who came with Wang Yun, Fang Yu was not among them.

"Fang Yu... where are you now?"

Kong Huaao thought silently and then turned to Wang Yun in front of him, curiously asking, "Do you have a reason for coming to the command center?"

"Naturally!"

Wang Yun nodded, his eyes filled with eagerness and hope.

He looked at Kong Huaao and then said, "General Kong, we are here to propose a trade with you."

"A trade?" Kong Huaao's expression turned curious, "Let's hear it."

"I know the current situation of the Duorong Federation is dire, but we can help General Kong turn the tide and allow the South Island Continent to withstand the invasion from the Lanyun Sea Country."

"Oh?" Kong Huaao's expression shifted, internally pleased, but he didn't show it immediately.

There's no such thing as a free lunch, and since Wang Yun is here to propose a trade, he must want something in return?

"Are you looking for a mission?"

Kong Huaao glanced at Wang Yun and the other Outer Realm Captains behind him, quietly releasing his perception.

But as soon as his aura touched Wang Yun and the others, he was suddenly shocked, sensing the powerful aura emanating from Wang Yun and his companions, which had completely surpassed his own.

This prompted Kong Huaao to reevaluate these individuals.

The fact that Wang Yun and the others' aura was stronger than his indicated that they were certainly not here to seek missions from him.

Based on Kong Huaao's understanding of Outer Realm Captains, they typically only sought missions from those of a higher level than themselves.

Apparently, the rewards for such missions were richer?

Many of the natives could perceive this, and it was no longer a secret.

So... Wang Yun's purpose in seeking him was not to accept a mission?

As expected, Kong Huaao soon saw Wang Yun shake his head and then smile, "Missions are secondary. The main reason we came and are willing to assist General Kong is to gain respect!"

"Respect?"

Kong Huaao mused.

"Yes!"

"First, we want a legal territory as a haven, specifically established for Outer Realm Captains."

"Secondly, we hope that all Outer Realm Captains can receive the same status as everyone else, gain recognition from the Ocean Court, and be granted legal group identities!"

"With General Kong's influence on the South Island Continent, applying to the Ocean Court for these two matters shouldn't be too difficult, right?"

Wang Yun spoke softly, smiling.

Listening to Wang Yun's terms, Kong Huaao remained noncommittal. He merely glanced at Wang Yun calmly and then shook his head, saying, "I would be immensely grateful if you could assist the South Island Continent. However, given just your capabilities, I'm afraid your terms don't measure up. I'm sorry, but I cannot agree."

"Does General Kong think we're taking advantage of a crisis?" Wang Yun chuckled, then shook his head and said, "General Kong, why don't you leave the command center with me to see the distant seas?"

As he spoke, Wang Yun turned and walked towards the door.

Seeing Wang Yun's actions, Kong Huaao was slightly puzzled, but driven by the curiosity of understanding what Wang Yun had up his sleeve, he patiently left the command center with Wang Yun.

Both men were extraordinary, possessing exceptional abilities.

Wang Yun sped ahead, and Kong Huaao followed closely behind him.

At this moment, Wang Yun's voice suddenly came from ahead, "General Kong, what do you see up ahead?"

Kong Huaao paused, instinctively looking towards the front.

Upon clearly seeing the scene in the sea ahead, Kong Huaao's pupils suddenly contracted, his eyes filled with intense disbelief.

"How is it possible?"

Kong Huaao murmured, in his view lay an endless fleet of ships anchored in the waters, forming a formidable presence that churned and roared, razor-sharp.

At a glance, it was nearly impossible to see the end, hard to imagine just how many ships there truly were.

"These are the strengths of the often-overlooked Outer Realm Captains!"

Wang Yun looked at Kong Huaao's shocked expression, proudly proclaiming, "General Kong, if it were just me and a few brothers, naturally we wouldn't be fit to make such demands of you."

"But what if there are fifty thousand ships of the sea?!"

Wang Yun's voice was filled with immense pride, "This is merely the forces assembled so far from some of my brothers."

"If the combined might of all the Outer Realm Captains came together, would it not be tenfold or even a hundredfold what we have now?!"

"Now, do you think we Outer Realm Captains have enough leverage to negotiate terms with you?!"

Wang Yun spoke loudly, his eyes shining with determination, his posture proud.

This is not fifty thousand people but fifty thousand ships!

On each ship were hundreds of sailors, amounting to more than tens of millions when combined?

Such an army, majestic and unparalleled in impact.

What made Wang Yun increasingly proud was... that this army's numbers were growing at an extraordinarily rapid pace every day.

Hearing the call to assemble, Blue Star Captains were eagerly steering their ships from distant waters, converging with the "main fleet."

Under Wang Yun's influence and reputation, this became a grand celebration for the Blue Star Captains!

How could this not give Wang Yun immense confidence?

Looking at this vast fleet now, with each ship possessing combat power, not mere ordinary ships, this scene similarly moved Kong Huaao.

He gazed at the army before him, his mind a whirlwind of thoughts, feeling both delighted and concerned.

After a moment, Kong Huaao nodded slightly, then said, "If such a force is willing to help the South Island Continent resist the enemy, then the conditions put forth by Captain Wang Yun are negligible, I can naturally accomplish them, however..."

Kong Huaao paused for a moment, then looked towards Wang Yun and quietly said, "But I am somewhat perplexed."

"Why do you all want to assist the Duorong Federation, and not help the Lanyun Sea Country?"

"This war, from whichever angle, seems to give Lanyun Sea Country the advantage, making victory easier to achieve."

"Given your characteristics, you could entirely support the Lanyun Sea Country, which better aligns with your interests."

Kong Huaao looked at Wang Yun, a hint of wariness in his eyes.

Upon hearing Kong Huaao's words, Wang Yun was briefly taken aback, then chuckled and said, "General Kong's concern is not unnecessary. Indeed, we have a better option in this battle."

"But..."

Wang Yun paused, his eyes flashing coldly, and quietly said, "Lanyun Sea Country treats Outer Realm Captains as cannon fodder, oppressing them to work hard, even indirectly imprisoning them."

"Given such disrespect towards Outer Realm Captains, we naturally cannot side with them."

"Furthermore, offering aid in times of need is better than adding decoration when appropriate. If we were to negotiate those terms with Lanyun Sea Country, Lanyun Sea Country might not agree to my conditions."

Listening to Wang Yun's words, Kong Huaao nodded slightly, ready to speak.

At this moment, Wang Yun's voice continued from Kong Huaao's side:

"Moreover, General Kong shares a closer bond with my brother Fang Yu. In Fang Yu's honor, we prefer to choose General Kong over Lanyun Sea Country..."