Many disciples of the Giant Whale Gang rubbed their hands in anticipation, their hearts both nervous and excited. The nervousness stemmed from the inevitable casualties of battle—no one could guarantee they wouldn't be among the dead—yet the excitement came from the chance to make a name for themselves!
Strapping the Iron-Cutting Sword to his waist and carrying a fine iron bow and quiver on his back, Su Changkong was also ready to stretch his muscles and tendons in preparation for action.
"We've arrived!"
After another half hour's journey, in the early hours of the morning when the sky was still dim, everyone on the ship was wide awake and saw the silhouette of an island emerge in front of them as they moved forward. That island was the encampment and nesting ground of the Heaven Source Sea Bandit Group!
