Fang Suo had escaped onto Sage Star Thief’s Eternal Golden Boat after his own vessel was destroyed and he had been severely wounded by Shang Xia.0

Although Fang Suo’s strength was greatly diminished, Sage Star Thief still allowed him to temporarily take control of the damaged rear rudder, forcibly stabilizing the boat’s heading. Sage Star Thief himself concentrated all of his remaining power on dealing with Shang Xia, who had already closed in once more.0

Sage Star Thief understood all too well. In a one-on-one fight, he stood no chance. The only reason he had held the advantage during their previous two clashes was because he and his intact Eternal Golden Boat had acted as one. But that advantage existed only when the vessel wasn’t damaged.0

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