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

Chapter 174 Xia En Stands Tall on the Earth! (Please subscribe! Please vote!)
clang!
With a single sword strike, the air vibrated, a strong wind howled, and it contained the terrifying power of Shane Gundam 2.4.

However, when the sword struck the monster in the black mist, it did not cleave it in two; instead, it produced a metallic clang.

Xia En stared intently into the darkness and clearly saw the monster's appearance.

Its body is covered with a ferocious, spiky carapace, and its thorny tentacles stretch and wave in the mist, with faint traces of blood still visible on them.

Despite being hundreds of times larger than its kind, Shane still recognized its species.

This is a giant crayfish!

Xia En's sword strike just now landed on its armor, which was even stronger than steel.

However, this sword strike was not without effect; a very deep wound was left on the mutated crayfish, from which dark purple blood gushed out.

The crayfish's mouthparts opened and closed, emitting a hoarse, low noise, exuding an aura of filth and desecration.

Those small compound eyes stared at Xia En with angry and greedy eyes.

"It really is a creature of the sea."

Xia En pondered to himself, "However, it seems to have been modified or manipulated by some kind of force."

It is obvious that this mutated crayfish has certain similarities with the deep-sea monster in the port before, as well as the magic-patterned sea beast in later generations.

If he wasn't mistaken, this was the work of that deity!
But which deity is it?

Why would the elves anger Him?

Xia En remained completely unaware of these questions.

But now is not the time to continue thinking about it.

Xia En quickly cleared his mind of distractions, raised his greatsword again, and swung it upwards with all his might.

The crayfish was unsteady on its feet, and under the immense force, its relatively soft abdomen was exposed.

Then, Shane swung his sword down again.

laugh!
Blood splattered as the crayfish was split in two from its abdomen, fell to the ground, and quickly died.

[Slay the corrupted sea monster!]

[Loot obtained: The corpse of the corrupted sea monster!]

[Quality: Rare]

[Type: Material]

[Description: Descendants of the ocean, whose mission is to spread "filth and chaos," possess the secret power of "Filth Master" within their corpses.]

[If this corpse were used as a sacrifice, perhaps it would attract the attention of the "Filthy Fate Master"?]

The term "司命" (Sīmìng) means "the god who governs the fate of all living beings."

Upon seeing these lines of description, Xia En couldn't help but change his expression slightly.

Through this corpse, he learned the name of the deity who had unleashed the "Wrath of God".

【Dirty Si Ming! 】

Just looking at the name, Xia En inexplicably felt an ancient aura.

It's as if His existence is older than that of the [Storm Goddess] and the [Deep Lord].

This is not just an intuition, but the influence that the name itself carries.

In this world, language, rituals, true names... all possess extraordinary power!
"But if they are gods who control the fate of all living beings, why would they kill elves in such a primitive and brutal way?"

"And the prefix 'filth'... could it be that there isn't just one so-called God of Fate?"

Soon, a line of text appeared on the panel, interrupting Xia En's thoughts.

[“Secret Sea Crystal” detected within the corpse. Absorb?]

These [Filthy Sea Heirs] are not the fake demonic sea beasts of later generations, so it's normal for them to give some experience.

[Ship Soul Experience +0.5%! (Black Swan)]

[Ship Soul EXP +5%! (Diamond Star)]

It's worth mentioning that after binding two ships, the experience points given by the [Secret Sea Crystal] are not split in two, but are applied to both ships simultaneously.

The difference in displayed values ​​is tenfold simply because the two ships are of different levels and require different amounts of experience to upgrade.

However, after absorbing the [Secret Sea Crystal], Xia En showed no joy whatsoever.

Because, as the flames ignite themselves, they illuminate the surroundings.

From within the thick black fog, increasingly malicious gazes began to fall upon this place.

Several indistinct black shadows began to approach silently.

Seeing this, Xia En said to Yan Yan, "Control the flames on your body, don't let them burn too fiercely, just enough to maintain the light."

The current situation is...

Once completely swallowed by darkness, they will become prey for the [Filthy Sea Heirs].

The mysterious power contained within the black mist can also corrupt those who find themselves within it.

However, an eye-catching light source will also attract attacks from the sea creatures.

Yan Yan quickly understood Xia En's meaning and managed to control the brightness of the flames to a level that was neither too bright nor too dim.

Even so, the eyes that were peering out from the surrounding black mist remained.

This made the already panicked crowd even more uneasy.

Leila first glanced at Yan Yan, who had turned into a fire person, in surprise, and then asked Shane.

Where should we go now?

After a moment's thought, Xia En answered decisively.

"To the palace!"

In any case, the elves' palace is definitely the place with the strongest defenses right now.

Moreover, based on what Xia En saw beneath the [Frigid Sea], it's not hard to draw the conclusion that—

Although the attack by the [Filthy Sea Heirs] caused heavy casualties, it was not the real reason for the destruction of the Elven race.

In other words, the Elven race is still capable of weathering this crisis.

No one objected to his words.

Having witnessed firsthand how that sword killed Hai Si, Xia En had become the backbone of the group.

It's not that there aren't stronger Mystics among the elves.

However, since they cannot use spells in Elvish, Shane becomes a force to be reckoned with.

"Follow me, I know the way to the palace!"

After making up her mind, Angie led the way at the front of the group, guiding Xia En and the others.

By this time, the sky was darkening, and the surrounding black fog had thickened to the point of being like a vast ocean, engulfing both the Upper City and the Lower City.

It was impossible to tell whether it was fog or the darkness of the night.

Meanwhile, those [Filthy Sea Heirs] roam freely in this sea of ​​black mist, hunting down those who have fallen into darkness.

The elves did not sit idly by and wait for their doom; instead, they launched a fierce resistance.

They also realized how terrifying the darkness was, so they lit up light sources in various ways.

Clusters of light, some emerald green and some orange-red, shone through the black mist, drawing the city's survivors closer to them.

Some lights grew brighter, while others quickly went out.

Faint screams and roars echoed from the black mist, instilling fear and unease in those who heard them.

But with the blazing firelight illuminating them, and seeing that resolute figure draped in black robes, everyone felt inexplicably at ease.

Along the way, more and more people were drawn by the firelight and joined the group.

At the same time, the [Filthy Sea Heirs] from all directions, like sharks that have smelled blood, kept attacking them.

Some of them are fish, some are crabs, and some are mollusks covered with tentacles.

Without exception, their forms underwent some strange mutation, becoming exceptionally ugly and filthy.

Not only Xia En, but also Yan Yan, An Qi, Laila, and other powerful elves they recruited along the way, all went all out to resist the enemy using their own methods.

Among them, Xia En and Yan Yan's performances were the most outstanding and unstoppable.

Aside from a few armored [Filthy Sea Heirs], that greatsword was almost invincible.

Each slash could directly cleave the bodies of the Sealings.

It's not a direct, fatal blow; it's either a massive wound, a limb, or an organ severed.

This is the simplest and most direct form of violence!
It is also Xia En's greatest asset since his transmigration.

Yan Yan's combat power even exceeded Xia En's expectations.

After breaking the seal on the Elf Temple, his control over that eerie flame improved significantly.

Not only can it temporarily extinguish the flames on its body, but it can also control some of the flames to directly attack the surrounding sea creatures.

The fire was incredibly destructive. Any sea creature that came into contact with it would be engulfed in flames within a few breaths, and after a few more breaths, it would be reduced to ashes.

In an instant, several large fireballs appeared in the black mist, burning fiercely all around.

but……

There are just too many of them!

Not only in the cracks in mid-air, but also in the seas surrounding Emerald Island, strange sea creatures swam into the black mist.

Amidst this tidal wave, everyone sustained several injuries.

Suddenly, someone was pulled into the black mist and swallowed by the dark sea, leaving not even a bone behind.

A pang of sadness welled up in Xia En's heart. It was the name of a small stall owner he had frequented; her sweet pancakes were delicious.

suddenly.

A deafening roar echoed from within the black mist.

It seemed as if an extremely powerful force was bursting forth.

Shaun was familiar with this aura; it was the sound of Augustine making a move.

Clearly, the pirate king had encountered an enemy who could rival him.

However, thanks to Augustine's intervention, the surrounding [Filthy Sea Heirs] seemed to have found a target and were all attracted to it.

Suddenly, all around fell silent, with only low sobs echoing in the black mist.

The group continued towards the royal palace.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, Leila went to help treat the wounded in the team.

"Sister Lyra, I didn't know you could use healing magic."

A half-elf, missing an arm, remarked, "It seems that learning more human magic is still useful."

"You don't need to treat my wounds."

Lyra walked over to a wounded elf, whose face was ashen and who was barely breathing. He looked up and smiled.

"I can't save it. That monster was carrying a deadly poison."

"Don't take my body away, just leave it here. Don't be a burden to you..."

Lyra checked his condition, but before she could finish, the elf's heart had already stopped beating.

Leila stood up in a daze, speechless.

Soon, the brief period of calm came to an end.

The [Filthy Sea Heirs] have returned once again, and among them are several auras that even Xia En finds alarming.

They lingered at the back of the column like a pack of wolves, launching attacks from time to time.

The powerful elves in the team were also keenly aware of the arrival of a formidable enemy.

Several elven guards gritted their teeth and said to Shane.

"Sir, could you lend us a fire?"

"We'll hold off those monsters, but you must get the princess and the other commoners to the palace!"

Xia En paused for a moment, then quickly nodded emphatically: "Take care!"

Leila and Angie turned around to look.

The elven guards lit torches with the flames from Yan Yan's body and quickly advanced into the black mist.

Not long after, the firelight in the black mist went out, and a chilling chewing sound came from within.

"Sir, there aren't many people left here who can fight."

An elderly elven couple walked up to Shane, exchanged a glance, and then smiled and said...

"Please lend us a fire as well."

"Sister Laura, we'll go with you."

Several injured elves stood up and spoke.

Xia En nodded, and said earnestly as always, "Take care."

Leila opened her mouth, but didn't say anything.

The team moved on.

Before long, the flames that had fallen behind the column went out.

A chilling and eerie atmosphere drew near once more.

At this moment, Xia En smiled and said, "Yan Yan, come on, it's our turn."

"Tracy, you should go to the Elf Palace with Lyra."

The fairy Trish flapped her wings and flew out of Lyra's collar, landing on Shane's shoulder.

"I came with you, so of course I'll leave with you too."

Xia En was somewhat surprised: "Don't you want to stay?"

He was asking not only about staying in the team, but also about staying in this era.

After all, compared to the later situation where only Tracy remained in the entire Elf City, isn't the Emerald Isle a more suitable place for her to live now?

Tracy shook her head and said softly.

"This era is great, but I don't belong here."

So Xia En stopped trying to persuade him.

Suddenly, Yan Yan spoke up again, "Captain Xia En, you stay here, I'll cover the rear alone."

"You know I won't die."

Xia En shook his head and said, "You won't die, but you can't stop them."

"But only you can attract their attention to the greatest extent."

Upon hearing this, Yan Yan no longer hesitated. After leaving a few torches for those around him, he came to Xia En's side.

"don't want……"

Leila looked at them and burst into tears.

"Don't worry, I won't die."

Xia En's gaze swept across the group. Apart from Leila and Angie, most of the people in the group were ordinary civilians, as well as many children and the elderly.

"Laila, I'm counting on you two."

After saying that, Xia En and the other person walked into the black mist.

The moment I stepped into the black fog.

Xia En then said, "Yan Yan, let the fire burn."

next moment.

A raging fire suddenly erupted from Yan Yan's body, leaping and dancing, transforming into an incomparably bright torch.

Despite the cost of burning flesh and blood, a carefree and bright smile still appeared on Yan Yan's face!

Looking at his expression, Xia En seemed somewhat dazed.

At this moment, Yan Yan's image gradually overlapped with that of the [King of Cinder] who burned like kindling on the throne in his memory!
Roar!
Suddenly, a terrifying roar rang out.

A creature that looked like both a bird and a fish appeared in the firelight.

This monster, which is more than ten meters tall, looks like a penguin, but its open mouth is like a flower blooming from flesh and blood, and its body is composed of countless twisted and intertwined tentacles.

It only has the outline of a penguin.

That shrill and furious roar was enough to make an ordinary person faint.

Not far behind, Lyra and the others stared at the hideous monster with expressions of horror.

In some people's eyes, despair was even more intense.

But at this moment.

Boom!
Boom boom boom!
A heartbeat, like the beating of drums, rang out from beside the enormous torch.

It felt like hammer blows striking people's hearts one after another.

Then, to their astonishment...

A figure continued to swell and expand, its size constantly increasing.

Five meters... ten meters... fifteen meters...

The giant's transformations only ceased when it reached a height of nearly twenty meters.

A foul black mist swirled around him, while the flickering firelight gave his image an indescribable sense of holiness.

At this moment, Xia En stood tall on the earth!
(End of this chapter)