We agreed to set sail, so you'd become the ruler of the deep sea?

Chapter 111 The Hatching of the Ancient Dragon Egg

Whether it's a simple accident or a negative effect brought about by the talent "Blessed by the Sea".

For the Black Swan, a terrible storm is inevitable.

Shane immediately gathered the crew on deck and gave orders with a serious expression.

"Fia, go to the turbine room and make sure the steam turbine is fully powered."

"If necessary, we can feed it all the discarded mechanical parts from the ship."

"As you command, Captain!"

Fei Ya nodded emphatically and immediately walked down to the lower cabin.

These days, he's gotten quite familiar with the [Gluttony Steam Turbine].

Although it was a bit eccentric and gluttonous, this steam turbine was essentially a good boy and was naturally willing to listen to the teachings of this steam priest.

"An, go and confirm that the supplies and cargo in each compartment are properly stored, especially the fresh water compartment!"

An pounded his fist against the chest of the heavy armor without the slightest hesitation, and put it into action.

"Joey, the ropes and sails are yours. Remember to secure the debris on the deck; the upcoming waves... might be unusually high!"

Joey's gaze was firm: "Yes, Captain!"

Seeing everyone busy at work, Xia En's mood didn't relax much.

Even though the Black Swan's performance is already excellent, a mature captain will never underestimate any storm at sea.

Those who underestimated the power of nature have long since perished in this sea.

Before taking the helm, Shane's gaze swept across the captain's cabin.

I wonder if it was his imagination.

As a storm gradually formed at sea, the aura of the Ancient Dragon Egg in the captain's cabin began to stir restlessly.
boom!
A bolt of lightning flashed through the dark clouds, followed by a deafening roar of thunder.

This thunderclap became the clarion call for the storm's arrival.

slam-la-

The rain poured down, the raindrops falling like pebbles onto the deck of the Black Swan.

The wind howled and the waves surged.

On this turbulent sea, the Black Swan appeared incredibly small and frail, as if it might capsize at any moment.

The low whistle sounded like the trembling wail of the Black Swan.

But just then, Shane grabbed the helm.

"Little Black, don't be afraid, I'm here."

Unlike during the promotion ceremony, he could truly feel the soul of this ship, and... the inseparable connection between himself and it!

If that's the case, what does he have to be afraid of?

"It's just a storm, I'll take you out of here!"

Yes, Master!!!

Accompanied by a loud whistle and rising thick smoke, the Black Swan accelerated sharply, heading forward against the raging wind and rain.

Of course, Shane didn't blindly increase the speed to the maximum.

When navigating a ship in such stormy conditions, speed is not the most crucial factor; rather, the stability of the entire vessel is paramount.

As long as it doesn't capsize or get hit head-on by a giant wave, the situation is relatively safe.

Fortunately, the dark, cryptic inscriptions carved on the keel of the ship came in handy at this moment.

They flickered on and off, their mysterious power connecting them and adhering to the lower layer of the ship's hull, making it extremely stable.

boom!
Suddenly, another clap of thunder sounded.

Xia En suddenly realized something and looked up at the clouds high above.

In the fleeting flash of lightning, an extremely large and terrifying figure was vaguely revealed.

Huge fleshy wings, rugged scales, and a pair of purple vertical pupils appearing and disappearing in the clouds.

Thunder seemed to be its roar, and gale-force winds its breath.

A dense aura of majesty spread out, causing people to instinctively tremble.

dragon? !

Xia En's eyelids twitched slightly, and his mind was shaken.

To be precise, this should be a Western dragon.

Even so, the pressure it exerted surpassed that of any other secret cultivator Shaen had ever encountered.

Neither the Sea Queen nor Karles could compare to this dragon hidden in the clouds!

It even brought him a sense of oppression on a life level.

"Captain, look out at the sea!"

At that moment, Joey on the deck let out another gasp.

Xia En followed her gaze.

Then, beneath the undulating waves of the sea, a huge, dark outline quietly emerged.

What surprised Xia En even more was that its shape bore many similarities to the giant dragon in the sky.

"...Two dragons?"

Xia En suddenly understood everything.

This was not a naturally occurring storm at all, but rather an anomaly caused by the battle between two giant dragons.

He and the Black Swan were nothing more than unlucky souls who had stumbled into this place.

"I actually encountered such a low-probability event?"

Xia En's lips twitched: "【The Blessing of the Sea】...You're really something!"

Despite his complaints, his mood grew increasingly heavy.

Getting caught up in the battle of such a powerful creature is more dangerous than a regular storm!
No one knows whether these two giant dragons will suddenly see the Black Swan as an enemy and overturn it with a single blow.

Fortunately, perhaps because the Black Swan was too small compared to the dragon.

The dragons in the sky and the sea paid no attention to its existence; they simply watched each other's presence.

Roar!
The dragon in the clouds roared once more.

A strong wind blew, and terrifying lightning fell from the sky, leaving purple electric snakes on the sea.

The sea dragon, not to be outdone, unleashed a waterspout that shot straight into the sky, churning the dark clouds. Watching this terrifying battle, Xia En felt his scalp tingle and his eyelids twitch.

At least for now, this is a battle he simply cannot participate in.

"However, by concealing our presence and not provoking them, we should be able to escape this dangerous sea area soon..."

Xia En had just come up with this idea.

Then there was a "crack" sound, and the window of the captain's cabin shattered.

Then, a smooth and round dragon egg flew out.

At this moment, numerous fine cracks appeared on the surface of the dragon egg, and an indescribable mysterious power lingered around it.

It is precisely under the drive of these mysterious forces that it possesses the ability to temporarily levitate and fly.

Before Xia En could react, a loud and tender chirping sound came from inside the dragon egg!
Although this dragon's roar was far less powerful and terrifying than that of the two giant dragons, it carried a different kind of majestic majesty!

It's like a declaration—

It is the nobler and more ancient being!

When it returns to the world, all its descendants will surely submit!

It seems that some of the mysterious power of the air, rain, and ocean flows into its body.

In an instant, the torrential rain, thunder, and giant waves seemed to cease, and the two giant dragons in the sky and the sea both cast astonished glances at the dragon egg.

They seemed to be momentarily stunned by it as well.

However, the moment after the deafening roar, most of the mystical power on the surface of the dragon egg dissipated, and it quickly plummeted downwards.

With a "plop," it fell into the sea.

Shane: "?"

He wondered what the dragon egg was up to!

In the end, all he did was shout out a few words?

However, given the current situation, there was no time for Shane to complain anymore.

The two dragons were drawn to the Black Swan, their eyes flashing with curiosity and wariness.

"You're just making things worse!"

Just being locked onto by the dragon's gaze sent a chill down Xia En's spine, and his body trembled slightly from instinct.

Xia En glanced at the spot where the dragon egg had sunk into the sea, a hint of reluctance flashing in his eyes.

Normally, he would definitely use [Deep Sea Dive] to rescue the dragon egg.

Unfortunately, he has already used up his underwater attempts for today!
The chances of finding the dragon egg after escaping and returning are extremely slim.

"It seems we have no choice but to give up on it..."

Xia En sighed softly to himself.

Compared to this dragon egg, the Black Swan and its crew are more important.

Just then, Joey on deck suddenly spoke up: "Captain, I can bring it back! Please give the order!"

"……you?"

Xia En looked at Joey in surprise, only to find that the girl's eyes were extremely firm, without any hesitation or timidity.

He was completely different from the self-conscious, pitiful sailor he was when he first boarded the ship.

Unbeknownst to her, the girl had also grown considerably.

A new round of storms is approaching, and thunder is gathering in the clouds.

The dragon's breath could be clearly heard.

Xia En knew that she had no time to hesitate.

He immediately said sternly, "Joey, go! Remember, your life is far more important than this!"

"Thank you for your trust, I will definitely come back!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Joey jumped into the sea.

In the blink of an eye, her petite body was swallowed up by the towering waves and disappeared without a trace.

Xia En forcibly suppressed his worries, gripped the helm, and channeled his will throughout the entire ship.

Amidst the howling winds, torrential rain, and deafening thunder, the Black Swan began to move forward at full speed!
……

……

Perhaps Shane was lucky, or perhaps the two dragons' main enemies were still each other.

After a chase that wasn't long, but was certainly thrilling, the dragons became entangled again.

The Black Swan was thus able to escape this chaotic and dangerous sea area.

The several holes in the cabin, the flooded deck, and the pitiful groan of the steam turbine were enough to illustrate how dangerous the situation had just been.

But at this moment, Xia En's heart was still heavy.

He anchored the Black Swan at a distance, stood on the deck, looked out at the distant sea, and waited quietly for something.

Compared to the previous pursuit, this waiting with no clear outcome is even more agonizing.

until a certain moment.

Wow!

Water splashes.

A white-haired, red-eyed girl emerged from the water, holding a dragon egg, and waved to Xia En with a smile.

"Captain, I'm back!"

Seeing this, Xia En finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Soon, Joey swam to the Black Swan and leaped lightly out of the water.

Her lower body was a fish-like tail.

The pure white scales shimmered in the sunlight, possessing a breathtaking beauty.

Even Xia En was somewhat mesmerized by what he saw.

As soon as Joey returned to the deck, the dragon egg in her arms began to crack.

A vibrant little life has hatched from its shell.

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(End of this chapter)