The Witch Hunter System

Chapter 998: Taking Over Moonwater City



When General Neyi saw Sir Jyanas rush toward Vaan, he subconsciously wanted to warn him not to act rashly. However, a darker side of him also wanted to use Sir Jyanas to test Vaan.

There had to be something special about Vaan. Unless he figured that out, he wouldn't understand why his soldiers were practically begging him to submit.

The distance between Vaan and Sir Jyanas was not short-five kilometers of space and seawater existed between them.

However, such a distance was very short for a Divine Star Realm cultivator. Moreover, Nauticans were extremely fast swimmers, making such a short distance even shorter.

Sir Jyanas only took a few seconds to reach Vaan.

However, in Vaan's eyes, Sir Jyanas still took a few seconds too long. It was enough time for him to reveal an amused yet sly smile, giving off his sense of disdain and mockery.

As a result, Sir Jyanas was even more furious. He was a respectable Divine Star Realm noble. How could he tolerate the disdain of an insect in the Divine Origin Realm? How dare he!

"Fool-!"

Sir Jyanas strongly believed he had Vaan in his grasp when his divine energy-infused palm suddenly slammed against an impenetrable barrier.

Peng!

In that instant, Sir Jyanas's confidence shattered, replaced with surprise and shock. However, it soon turned into horror when the rebound force pushed him aside toward the ranks of Giant Mantis Shrimps.

"No-!!"

Sir Jyanas gave a short cry before a lightning-fast claw strike instantly killed him by severing his head, followed by several more rapid claw strikes slicing apart his remains. His chopped- up corpse ultimately became a snack for the Giant Mantis Shrimps.

Vaan couldn't help but shake his head.

He had purposely put distance between himself and the sea monsters. Yet, another Celestial fell for the same trick. They said the same trick wouldn't work twice, but there was no cure for stupidity.

General Neyi felt a chill run down his spine after witnessing Sir Jyanas's pathetic death.

Indeed, the Giant Mantis Shrimps were true terrors among sea monsters of the deep sea. However, the one who could control them was even more terrifying. No one has ever controlled the sea monsters before.

As such, when Vaan ruled the sea monsters, he also ruled the entire Boundless Sea. Before him, there was no longer a distinction between the Inner Sea and the Outer Sea; there was only the original Boundless Sea. He was the true god of the sea.

It had to be mentioned that all Nauticans acquired gills and scales to adapt to the sea. However, Vaan required no such thing. The sea didn't belong to humans, but before him, it was the most docile element in the world.

Anyone perceptive enough to see the sea protecting him would understand that he was an extraordinary being unlike any other in history.

"General, please offer your worship and allegiance to the new Ocean Master," a Celestial soldier urged again, albeit quieter.

However, his words rang louder in General Neyi's mind; his eyes became clearer, and his heart became lighter.

General Neyi quickly understood that this situation-this change, for better or worse, was something he could not stop. Those who resisted its current will face death, while those who joined its flow would be carried into its future.

"General Neyi sees and acknowledges the true god of the sea," General Neyi declared loudly and decisively as he lowered himself like everyone else.

Vaan gave General Neyi a deep look.

General Neyi was the highest-ranking military officer in Moonwater City. It wasn't wrong to say that he effectively controlled all of Moonwater City's military.

"General Neyi, was it? How far are you willing to go to prove your loyalty?" Vaan casually asked.n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

General Neyi suddenly felt the weight of his question. Still, he took a deep breath before replying solemnly, "As long as you give me the order, I will obey to the best of my ability." He did not assure Vaan of complete success because he did not know what kind of orders he would be given. If Vaan gave him an impossible task, his promise would become a lie.

As such, General Neyi did not set unrealistic expectations for himself. He could only promise to serve within his abilities.

Vaan nodded after hearing his answer.

"Very well. I will give you a chance to prove yourself," Vaan stated before saying, "I was the Moonwater Lord's head and his access card. If you can bring them to me, I'll allow you to keep your rank and lead the troops on my conquest of the other cities. Can you do it?"

"I can!" General Neyi asserted with determination.

Although the Moonwater Lord and him were at the same stage of cultivation, he possessed far more battle experience. As such, he was certain he was the stronger one of the two.

"How many troops do you need to get it done?"

"Just the group I brought with me should be sufficient, Ocean Master."

"Alright."

Shortly after General Neyi left with his elite soldiers, Commander Hotri suddenly mentioned, "What should we do about them, my Lord?"

Vaan glanced at the knights brought by the deceased Sir Jyanas.

The knights had gloated when Sir Jyanas charged at Vaan. However, they became stiff like headless chickens real quick when their master died.

"Apprehend them and seal their cultivation bases for now. If they resist, kill them."

"Understood, my Lord."

Vaan didn't plan to kill too many Divine-level cultivators since their Divine Inheritances were worth studying. He could also transfer their Divine Worlds to his most loyal people and

strengthen the UN's side.

Still, he didn't mind killing them all if they weren't obedient. After all, the Divine Inheritance was ultimately a flawed method that gave the Divine Inheritors limited potential in

cultivation.

As such, it wasn't something Vaan could bestow on a talented subordinate; it would only waste away their potential.

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Six hours later, General Neyi returned, bloodied and injured, with the Moonwater Lord's head and access card as promised.

Although General Neyi lost some good soldiers in the process, he faithfully and successfully carried out his task. The Moonwater Lord's side resisted fiercely, but they were not as strong

as they could have been due to his surprise attack.

Nevertheless, once the Moonwater Lord's access card entered Vaan's hands, Moonwater City effectively fell under his control.