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

Chapter 199 Mythical Quality—[Twilight Black Pearl!]

"Lyra the elf?"

Augustine glanced at Shane and asked with interest.

"What's your relationship with her?"

Xia En was taken aback by the question and hesitated for a moment before answering.

"We're friends, right?"

"only friends?"

The old man grinned, a rare hint of mockery in his expression: "I don't think so."

“Miss Leila has been thinking about you a lot, and has mentioned you to me several times.”

"She also told me to tell her immediately if I heard anything about you."

"However, in this world projected by the [Secret Sea], I probably won't be able to contact her anymore."

Xia En's expression was strange.

So this is another side of Augustine?
However, it was precisely because of this that his image in Xia En's mind became even more vivid.

Hearing news about Lyra in person, Shane couldn't help but feel excited.

"Is she okay now?"

Augustine paused for a moment, then sighed softly, "Not too good."

"After the calamity on Emerald Isle, the apostles under the command of the Fel Fate launched attacks on elves around the world."

"The elven race suffered heavy casualties, and the innocent elven girl of the past has now become the backbone of the elven race."

Upon hearing this, Xia En couldn't help but sigh softly.

Although he had anticipated this situation, hearing Augustine recount it still weighed heavily on his heart.

"To be honest, the last time I saw her was more than 20 years ago."

Augustine continued, "Sometimes I really envy the immortals, unlike me, who is already an old man."

"Over the years, she has found a way to potentially save the Elven race and has not appeared at sea for a long time."

"The way to save the elves..."

Xia En looked somber.

Judging from the results, Leila seems to have failed.

Xia En knew this as soon as he returned to reality from the past, but a glimmer of hope always remained in his heart.

What if?
His saying, "It is okay to be disappointed, but never to despair," was not only addressed to Augustine, but also served as a piece of advice for himself.

So, Xia En was only saddened for a few seconds before his expression quickly returned to normal.

Upon seeing this, Augustine nodded to himself.

This kid's character isn't too bad.

Although Augustine acknowledged what Shaun had just said, he did not truly acknowledge Shaun himself.

If this young man of unknown origin is just a good-for-nothing who only talks big and empty words, he wouldn't mind taking back the [Twilight Black Pearl] he gave away.

After that, the two chatted for a bit more about Leila.

Augustine then said, "Your true form is still on [Ten Thousand Ships Island], isn't it?"

Xia En paused for a moment, then replied, "Yes."

This was the first time someone had realized that this projected body was not his true form.

But then I thought, with the perspective of a ninth-level Augustine Path user, what rare secret techniques haven't he seen?
In fact, Augustine had never seen such a secret technique before!

At first glance, Augustine noticed the unusual nature of Shane's body.

But an inexplicable intuition told him not to continue peering into the body's true form.

This intuition had saved Augustine's life countless times in the past.

Therefore, Augustine could only see that this seemed to be a special kind of clone technique, and knew nothing else.

Augustine asked, "Do you need me to help you send your main body here?"

Xia En didn't stand on ceremony and nodded directly, saying, "Then I'll have to trouble you, senior."

Then, Augustine reached forward, and a crack appeared in space.

With a gentle tug, Xia En's true form was pulled into the small room.

Xia En was amazed. This pirate king was not only strong, but also possessed all sorts of strange and wonderful secret techniques.

Otherwise, one cannot secure the throne simply by having the strongest fist.

After doing this, Augustine said nothing more, simply pushed open the door, and walked out.

He needs to step in and deal with the chaos in the Pirate Kingdom tonight.

Even if this world and I are both projections copied from the [Secret Sea], that is not a reason for outsiders to act recklessly here.

After Augustine left, Shane suddenly remembered—

"Senior, you haven't taught me how to use the [Twilight Black Pearl] yet!"

Looking at the tightly closed door, he could only manage a bitter laugh.

Clearly, he wouldn't be able to leave this place before absorbing the [Twilight Black Pearl].

Having figured this out, Shane simply sat in the chair that Augustine had been sitting in and opened the metal box.

Once the box was opened, a black pearl the size of a baby's fist was revealed, its entire body shimmering with a soft light, like the afterglow of dusk.

It's so captivating that you can't take your eyes off it.

"This is the [Twilight Black Pearl]?"

Shaen had heard of this treasure several times before.

Even the optional missions in the trial explicitly mention this treasure.

Augustine even stated earlier that he did not obtain the [Twilight Black Pearl] after this voyage, but rather chose to set sail only after obtaining it.

However, Augustine did not explain its exact purpose, leaving Shane still completely baffled.

Fortunately, at that moment, a few lines of information appeared.

【Twilight Black Pearl】

[Quality: Myth]

[Type: props]

[Description: A natural treasure from the depths of the "Secret Sea".]

[Effect 1: Ascending the Steps at Dusk - Absorbing its mystical power can temporarily raise a cultivator's rank by one level.]

[Effect Two: Sea Tide – Based on the user's current attributes, skills, and talents, it can deduce a secret technique most suitable for the user.]

[Reusable, but each Pathfinder can only use it once in their lifetime.]

[Legend has it that it is a tear from the "Secret Sea".]

"hiss……"

Xia En's eyes widened immediately.

[Mythical] Quality!?

So far, there has only been one thing of the [Mythical] quality that Shaun has seen, and that is the talent called [Deep Sea Diving].

Even the "captain's majesty" is just a "legend".

This clearly demonstrates the rarity and power of the [Myth] quality.

After carefully reading the description of the [Twilight Black Pearl], Xia En felt that it truly deserved the quality of a [myth].

The effect of this black pearl is simple and direct: it can raise the rank of a Mystic by one level!
Even if it's only temporary, the effect can be described as miraculous.

Because it does not restrict the rank of the secret path seeker!

Whether you are a first-tier or eighth-tier Mystic Path user, you can use this black pearl to temporarily advance one tier.

As everyone knows, the higher one climbs the Secret Path, the greater the difference between each level. If an eighth-level Secret Path practitioner were to obtain this [Twilight Black Pearl], they could instantly crush any other expert of the same level, and could even determine the outcome of a national war.

Even lower-ranking Secret Path users can experience the sensations of higher ranks earlier after using the [Twilight Black Pearl], which is beneficial for their rank advancement.

Some people may never be able to reach a higher social class in their entire lives.

However, the [Twilight Black Pearl] can allow them to temporarily cross that threshold, which is destined to be of great benefit.

The most precious thing about this treasure is that—

It is not a disposable item!

Once a Mystic has used up its resources, it can be used by the next Mystic.

For a faction, it can help many powerful individuals who originally had no hope of advancement break through to a higher realm.

As for the second effect called "Sea Tide Rises," it is equally powerful.

It's a unique secret technique, and if the practitioner were to figure it out on their own, it would take an unknown amount of time.

Looking at the [Twilight Black Pearl], Xia En suddenly felt it would be a pity to use it now.

To maximize benefits, it is undoubtedly most appropriate to wait until you encounter bottlenecks or dangerous situations in the future before using it.

But upon closer reflection...

Now seems to be the time to use it.

It is obvious that with Xia En's original strength, dealing with two or three apostles would not be a problem in this promotion ceremony.

However, if you add the forces behind the scenes who want to destroy the Pirate Kingdom, such as the Four Kings of the Sea or the Royal Navy, his combat power is somewhat insufficient.

Of course, with Augustine's abilities, resolving this crisis would be no problem at all.

Judging from his expression, it was clear that he wanted to use this to test Xia En.

Therefore, Xia En can only deal with all enemies with ease if he breaks through to the fourth rank now.

Moreover, he couldn't guarantee that he would be able to leave with the [Twilight Black Pearl] after this promotion ceremony.

Instead of gambling on luck, it's better to seize the benefits right in front of you.

Moreover, with the [Eye of the Secret Sea] and [Deep Sea Diving] in existence, Xia En didn't need to rely on any external objects in the process of climbing the Secret Path ranks.

Use it sooner and enjoy it sooner!
Having figured this out, Xia En didn't hesitate and focused his mind on the black pearl.

boom--

In an instant, Xia En's consciousness seemed to plummet into an unfathomable abyss.

This black pearl may look small, but it actually contains a lot of secrets.

As he continued to fall, it was as if some mysterious switch had been flipped within Shane's body.

Every muscle in his body was aroused to the point of boiling, and the secret power within him surged, cheered, and roared, echoing the [Secret Sea] hidden deep beneath the sea surface.

at the same time.

Before Xia En's eyes appeared swirling masses of darkness.

"This is?"

As he focused his attention, the dark patches gradually changed, the irregular fog slowly organizing into meaningful patterns, constantly evolving and changing.

Suddenly, two humanoid figures flashed by, making Xia En feel as if he had seen them somewhere before.

Xia En looked closely, and the human figure suddenly became much clearer, clearly showing a young boy holding a short sword and stabbing a pirate.

"Wait...this is it?"

Xia En suddenly remembered.

Wasn't this the first time he had used his projected body, wielding the Black Stone Short Sword, to kill the pirates of the Blood Wolf?
Then, the darkness shifted again, revealing a pattern of Shane killing the other pirates.

Next, Shane learns the movements of the Nameless Sword Technique from Joey.

The earlier battles with the mutated sea monsters...

From the Shadow Sword Technique to the battles against the coral monsters...

Then there were the numerous bloody battles in the Blood Moon Realm, the Power of Blood, the Rusty Ruins, the Siren Islands, and the Power of Storms...

The battles Xia En had experienced and the abilities he had acquired since his transmigration all appeared in the darkness as if they were fleeting glimpses.

In the blink of an eye, hundreds of human figures appeared and disappeared in the darkness, their light and shadow shifting, constantly practicing various skills.

Moreover, each demonstration of the humanoid figure has subtle differences, as if it is constantly being optimized and improved.

"Is this the process of the [Sea Tide] deduction technique?"

Suppressing his shock, Xia En began to carefully comprehend the mysteries within, and consciously merged the individual human figures together.

When they are all integrated into one, the secret art of deduction will be revealed!
……

……

Just as Xia En was concentrating on deducing the secret technique.

The Pirate Kingdom has already welcomed the morning sun.

Late last night, a sudden downpour extinguished the fire on Wanchuan Island.

This was clearly the work of a high-level esoteric practitioner.

Despite this, Wanchuan Island, bathed in the morning light, remained a scene of utter devastation.

Many houses were reduced to ruins, with charred remains everywhere, and many pirates were killed or injured in the explosions and fires.

But more serious than the material losses is the restlessness in people's hearts.

This is Wan Chuan Island, the capital of the Pirate Kingdom!

It's unbelievable that someone would dare to act recklessly here and cause such a big incident.

What terrified many pirates even more was that three more apostles had mysteriously disappeared overnight.

They are the fifth apostle Ansel, the seventh apostle, and the twelfth apostle John.

Including the eleven apostles who died earlier, a total of four apostles have met with misfortune.

The "Mind Flayer" remarks made by the explosive maniac last night have further fueled the pirates' panic and spread rumors.

Even apostles can die so easily, so what about ordinary pirates?

Is the Pirate Kingdom about to fall apart like this?
The only good news is.

Rumors are circulating that Augustine appears to be taking over the affairs of the Island of a Thousand Ships.

This gave the pirates on the island a bit more confidence.

At this moment, on the sea not far from [Wanchuan Island], several uniquely shaped large ships were slowly approaching.

The first to be hit was a ship with emerald green sails.

Its hull was the most elegant and exquisite, but no pirate dared to underestimate it.

Because it was the chariot of the Queen of Wind, one of the Five Kings!

As the only woman among the Five Kings of the Sea, the legend of the Wind Queen had long been widely circulated among pirates.

It is said that this Feng Hou started as a tavern girl and, with her beauty, strength, and cunning, rose through the ranks, stepping on countless corpses to finally reach her current position.

Now that Feng Hou has arrived, the identities of the owners of those large ships behind him are obvious.

Mad King - Kro.

West King - Epson.

Dong Wang – Feng.

Normally, they should have arrived at Wanchuan Island one after another a few days ago, but they arrived together as if by prior arrangement, which seems to be a subtle sign of something.

Soon, the pirates along the coast cried out in alarm and even showed signs of being on high alert.

This was not because of the four kings' chariots, but because of the large ship behind them with iris patterns painted on its sails.

That is……

Royal Navy!

(End of this chapter)