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

Chapter 120 Reencounter with the Blood Duke! (Seeking monthly votes and subscriptions!)
The alloy spear, like a giant python, pierced through the seawater in an instant and arrived in front of the [Guardian].

After removing the cumbersome metal shell of the [Heavy Spearman] and entering the second stage, Shane's strength and speed soared to an extremely exaggerated level.

Roughly estimated, all individual attributes have soared to over 60!

This is pure brute force, without any skill whatsoever!
Faced with such an imposing spear, the [City Guardian] dared not be careless, and the remaining fifteen mechanical giant hands immediately launched an attack from all angles.

Some intercepted from the front, while others came crashing down from above.

Some wielded metal blades, while others fired black cannonballs from the barrels.

In fact, the most prideful aspect of the [City Guardian] is its powerful firepower system.

If it were on the sea, it could simultaneously carry dozens of guns and cannons, forming a dense and intersecting network of fire.

Ordinary second-tier secret cultivators cannot even get close.

Unfortunately, in this deep and dark sea, the power of gunpowder weapons was greatly reduced, and conventional guns and cannons could not be used at all.

So, all that remains for the [Guardians] now is their extraordinary power and defense.

But at this moment, Xia En surpasses it in both of these attributes!

boom!
The giant mechanical hand that blocked the spear was easily pierced, and a large number of gears and parts burst out of the wound.

Without pausing, Shane released his spear and stomped hard on the giant mechanical hand that lunged at him, using the recoil to dodge the mechanical arm that was pressing down from above.

At the same time, he closed the distance to the [City Guardian] once again!

The city protector was startled at first, then sneered, "Without a weapon, you still think you can hurt me?"

"arms?"

Shane smiled broadly and raised his right fist.

"My body is my best weapon!"

Bang! ! !
Shane's right fist landed on the outer shell of the [Guardian], generating an impact like a bomb exploding.

A fierce undercurrent surged within the carriage.

A clearly visible fist print appeared on the metal fortress, and it was slightly sunken downwards.

The steam core of the [Guardian] seemed to pause for a moment.

Is this intruder insane? How dare he use his flesh and blood to fight against steel?

And it seems he can actually do it!?

"Isn't one punch enough?"

"Then... one more punch!"

Then, Shane began punching the outer shell of the [Guardian] again and again.

Boom!Boom!Boom!
Fists rained down like a storm.

A heavy and exaggerated force entered the body of the [Guardian].

“I am a warrior blessed by the [Rust Lord], how could I lose to a mere insect like you…”

The Guardians roared in defiance, and all the still-functioning mechanical giant hands moved together in an attempt to stop Shane's attack.

However, the outcome was already decided the moment Xia En got close to its face.

With just one heavy blow, the core area of ​​the [Guardian] was smashed to pieces, and the dark red flames within were extinguished.

[Ship Soul Experience +5%!]

After absorbing the [Secret Sea Crystal], Xia En vaguely heard the roaring sounds of mechanical puppets moving behind him.

Without pausing, he rushed into the power room.

They then locked it from the inside to buy some time.

Upon entering the engine room, one can clearly feel that the water temperature around the room has increased significantly.

The reason lies in the numerous mechanical puppets lying flat within them, and the steam pipes extending from their bodies.

They are the driving force behind this "Midgard Serpent".

The question now is...

Where is Julius Caesar IX?

Xia En glanced around.

Inside this power room, there are at least a hundred containers that look like coffins, and it is obviously impractical to search for them one by one.

Just as Xia En was starting to worry.

A weary voice suddenly came from a corner of the power room.

"Child, did you come to see me?"

Xia En looked in the direction of the sound and found a strange mechanical puppet sitting in the corner.

It has no limbs, only a small head perched on its mutilated chest cavity.

There was a strange dark gold mark between the eyebrows of that head.

Jack once told Shane that this was the unique mark of every Caesar.

"You are Caesar IX?"

Xia En asked.

The tattered mechanical puppet said calmly, "To be honest, I prefer my former name to Caesar."

“You can call me… Jeffrey.”

Xia En didn't care what he was called. As she cut off the shackles around him, she said, "I'm here to take you away."

However, Jeffrey's reaction was somewhat unexpected for Shane.

"Take me away? Why?"

"Oh, I see. You want to use Caesar's name again to rebel against the Rust Lord, don't you?"

Jeffrey smiled bitterly, "Yes, that's right. I was also pushed forward and surrounded by you all in the same way, and now I've ended up in this state."

Xia En frowned, preparing to take the second option.

But then Jeffrey continued, "Young man, I know what you're thinking."

"This must be the fate of every Caesar."

"But before that, may I say a few more words?"

After a moment's hesitation, Shane decided to give Caesar IX a dignified death.

"Thank you, stranger."

After thanking him, Jeffrey spoke slowly, his tone tinged with reminiscence.

"Actually, before I obtained Caesar's memories, I was just an ordinary person, timid and without any outstanding skills, just living a muddled life in this rusty steel jungle."

"But on that day, a miracle happened." "The mark that belonged only to Caesar appeared on my body, and those past memories began to surface in my mind."

"I've become more positive, optimistic, and charming!"

"And those accomplished people flocked around me and called me 'Caesar IX,' which was certainly a wonderful experience, as wonderful as a dream."

At this point, Jeffrey sighed.

"However, as I spent more time with the mark, memories of Caesar in his middle and old age flooded my mind, and I couldn't help but have some thoughts."

"Am I Caesar reincarnated, or Jeffrey who has gained a fragment of memory?"

"I can't tell the difference, I really can't!"

"I both loathe my past and enjoy the benefits that come with being Caesar."

"At that moment, I also took on the responsibility of resisting the Rust Lord, a very formidable enemy. Even in Caesar's memory, there remained a lingering fear of him."

"Rather than saying that I rebelled against him voluntarily, it would be more accurate to say that the residents of this city forced me to rebel."

"And the result... you've seen it too."

"Actually, after saying all this, I only have one question..."

Jeffrey looked at Shane, as if expecting him to give an answer.

"Why me?"

Shane silently walked toward Jeffrey.

This is destined to be a question without an answer, and what Jeffrey may simply want is a silent listener.

After Shane beheaded the heartbroken man.

Numerous mechanical puppets stormed into the power room, engulfing him like a tidal wave.

……

……

The next day.

Shane arrived at the foot of the black spire in the Copper and Iron District.

There, he met Jack's informant.

After the announcement, Jack approached Shane, his eyes filled with surprise, and exclaimed.

"Hey buddy, you're incredibly efficient."

"I've heard about what happened yesterday from other people in the city. They say a dark figure caused a ruckus at the [Midgard Serpent], and even destroyed one of the [City Guardians]."

At this point, Jack added a reminder: "You'd better be careful from now on."

"The Rust Lord is very vengeful. You've caused such a big mess. If this is discovered later, it will likely attract his wrath."

Xia En smiled without saying a word. Having experienced the Blood Moon Secret Realm, he was quite adept at dealing with the fact that he was now wanted.

Then he took out Jeffrey's head.

"really……"

Jack's tone turned slightly somber, but he wasn't surprised. He then took out a larger metal container.

"I've brought the promised [Nether Gold], along with some other metals. Please examine them carefully."

Xia En glanced at the screen and several lines of text appeared before his eyes.

【Mithril】

[Quality: Rare]

[Type: Material]

[Description: Silver imbued with mysterious power.]

[Can be used to forge magical equipment, enhancing magical affinity.]

It is also an excellent material for spellcasting.

……

Black Steel

[Quality: Rare]

[Type: Material]

[Description: Steel forged from a special material, black in color, and extremely strong.]

Suitable for forging into blade-shaped weapons.

Besides these two metals, there are many other good metallic materials.

Even if you don't use it, you can feed it to [Gluttonous Steam Turbine] as a snack.

It must be said that Jack is a very honest man; he gave a generous amount of these rare metals, especially the [Black Steel], which is more than enough to forge one or two suits of armor.

These metal materials might be able to upgrade the crew's equipment.

After taking inventory, Xia En smiled with satisfaction.

"Pleasant to work with."

Jack nodded and said, "Well, maybe there will be another opportunity to cooperate next time."

Not long after.

Shane ordered his crew to go to sea and collect all the precious metals for future use.

However, they had only just finished collecting these spoils.

Just as Shane was about to grind monsters a little longer.

Suddenly, a series of urgent alarm bells rang out on the deck of the Black Swan.

Xia En immediately de-submerged and rushed out of the captain's cabin to the deck.

Joey, acting as lookout, immediately reported.

"Captain, a large sailing ship has appeared to the southwest!"

"Several escort ships are also following!"

Upon hearing this, Xia En looked towards the northwest.

On the sea, with its sharp, tall towers, a three-masted sailing ship with a scarlet hull was leading several escort vessels, sailing in a grand procession!

The rose-patterned sails made Joey's voice tremble slightly.

"That's...it's the Blood Duke!"

(End of this chapter)