"Change formation, single line column!"

The Prince, realizing the flaw, swiftly adjusted the formation, transforming the battle line into a nearly ten-kilometer-long sea dragon, with the flagship being the Sea Monarchy and the last ship in the tail granted group defense.

Regardless of whether the attack came from the left or right, they would have to face the main battleship's artillery.

The Sea Monarchy's "mass gathering" ability truly demonstrated the role of ordinary warships in a transcendent battlefield, turning conventional warships from burdens into powerful supports for extraordinary warships.

Aiven was not to be outdone:

"Order, switch to dual-ship tactics!"

The "dual-ship tactic," also known as the "U-shaped tactic," forms a pocket shape with our battle line, surrounding the rear of the opponent, maximizing our firepower.

However, this tactic requires good sea conditions, a captain with extraordinary sailing skills, and very high speed; otherwise, the enemy's front-row ships could easily turn to support the rear ships.

As Aiven raised both hands, the sea currents and sea breeze became extensions of his consciousness.

The Invincible Fleet almost stood still, while the surrounding Alliance Fleet flew about as if the cumbersome sailing battleships had turned into speedboats, with conventional warships' combat power under Aiven's manipulation reaching nearly 150% of their potential.

Pseudo Authority: Usurper

Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh!...

The two fleets clashed like two swordsmen using their fleets as swords in a seemingly simple yet highly exquisite fencing duel.

One side employed "Supreme Swordsmanship" focusing on defense with Weak Under Strong Pattern, Low Position Constant, Weak on Strong Constant... while the other used "White Sail Swordsmanship" emphasizing movement and attack with Secret Technique: Floating Boat.

Shouts of battle and roars of cannon fire echoed incessantly.

Under the distraction of the legendary warships, the attack quickly worked, and the effect of the King's Attendant couldn't effectively counter the "U-shaped tactic," leading to some of the Hilus side's warships being heavily damaged and continuously exiting the battle lineup.

The power of the Sea Monarchy started to weaken continuously.

At this moment.

The high-ranking members of the Hilus fleet could no longer sit still.

The Legendary Battleship: Golden Cuckoo left the formation and rushed to the back of the lineup, once again activating the Legendary Battleship Skill: Predecessor's Decree.

First Decree: This Land is the Holy Land of Hilus!

This decree, belonging to Alfonso XII who started the Age of Navigation, ensured the Hilus people stood firm on this holy land, with the gods' blessing for smooth sailing.

Aiven's control over the ocean and atmosphere was immediately halved.

"This is a powerful support warship, with each ability being of strategic level. Sea Soul, intercept it!"

The Sea Soul opened its lower deck side gun ports consecutively, revealing ten cannons with an uneven coral-like surface, with white light glimmering from the muzzle.

Woo woo.. woo woo...

Low, mournful whirlwind sounds erupted in succession, shooting out clusters of white light that suddenly dropped the temperature in the area, making it seem as if the scene shifted from the onset of tropical summer to the polar circle's winter.

Bomb Cyclone

The Golden Cuckoo once again activated its legendary battleship skill, this time the Third Decree: The King Will Not Die by Axe, Halberd, Sword, or Spear, exponentially boosting its defense.

As they engaged in intense combat, the Crown of Miracles and the Sea Monarchy officially began their engagement.

Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom!...

With 170 shipborne artillery, although the performance wasn't outstanding compared to those crafted by the "Alchemy School," they shared the terrifying accuracy trait with the "Curse School."

Once a target was locked, the hit was almost guaranteed.

The Crown of Miracles activated Dream Cruise to dodge continuously amidst the artillery barrage, although the conventional warships hadn't yet decreased to the level that would allow the Sea Monarchy to break the defense.

Aiven also launched a weapon system employing intermittent attacks, forcing the opponents to maintain either the "Defense Concentration" or "Damage Transfer" status continuously. Although the immediate damage wasn't apparent, the overall health of the Invincible Fleet was gradually declining.

At this moment.

Princeton had completed a partial reset on the "Ship Spirit," retaining only its auxiliary control feature, with himself, the Great Wizard, primarily operating it manually.

Rumble... rumble...

Then, both sides of the battle saw a metal giant over fifty meters tall sprinting toward the battlefield, enveloped in a dragon-like expansive steam.

Legendary Battleship Skill: Titan Form

Unleashing 300% of the Steam Fortress' capabilities, compared to the Hilus side's legendary battleship, it was an absolute creation of violence designed for combat!

Surrounded by white steam, the steel Titan leapt from the sea surface, delivering a powerful flying kick with its massive foot to the Sea Monarchy.

Duang——!!!

Suddenly, a Level 5 Battleship from the Invincible Fleet was completely obliterated along with its crew.

But it didn't end there.

Another legendary battleship exuding dazzling extraordinary spiritual light emerged from the Witchcraft Garden, it was Jelos' Theseus.

Whish whish whish...

With sixty oars on both sides, the Theseus transformed into giant water wings along its sides, with the bow's tip, shimmering in mountain copper, lighting up brightly.

Ring after ring of brilliant light burst forth, bestowing numerous traits upon it—solid, swift, sharp, bleeding... together with the mountain copper's inherent strongest demon-breaking attribute.

The entire warship became taut like a bowstring, or an impending avalanche, poised to descend unstoppably on the Sea Monarchy.

Ability: Copper Horn Mountain

In the blink of an eye, the battlefield's power ratio turned into a 4-to-2 onslaught, and the situation rapidly deteriorated.

Seeing the situation spiraling out of control, the high-tier Transcendents who had been silently observing finally couldn't contain themselves.

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!

Four black-clad figures in wizard robes shot out from the flagship Sea Monarchy.

If the fleet were to be destroyed, the high-tier Transcendents' value would simultaneously vanish, losing their fleet would mean losing the ability to continue ruling the Peacock Islands.

They had to brutally curb this possibility before the situation deteriorated completely.

Princeton, unable to free himself in manual mode, was somewhat anxious, but the accompanying "Rose Sword Saint" Ilvendi had already soared into the sky.

On the Duchy's side, "Jade Light" Anita, "Snake Witch" Serra, Nymph, Jelos also launched from their warships, and even Milan stood on the Crown of Miracles' deck, ready to seize the opportunity.

Aiven was about to ascend to the sky when he suddenly received a warning from the Mind Network, his expression changing slightly:

"As expected, when it involves those Ancient Gods, nothing good ever comes of it."

...

At this time, the only relatively peaceful northern New Continent.

GAA GAA GAA...

A large group of Shaman Wizards transformed into ravens under the lead of "Lady Crow" Ye He'er crossed the border between the Duchy and the Manchac Swamp, the Niagara River, entering the Duchy's territory—Buffalo.