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

Chapter 126 The Second Ember Treasure: The Cyclops!

[Proof of the King of Cinder]

This is a status that Shane received upon entering the gates of the [Ember Sanctuary].

One of the most crucial effects is that the person who possesses this mark will have a connection to the [Ember Treasure]!

But after leaving Coral City.

Xia En has not heard any more news about the [Ember Treasure], and the mark seems to have fallen into a deep sleep, no longer reacting.

In fact, this is normal.

The Seven Seas are so vast that many people never encounter a single [Ember Treasure] in their entire lives.

Meanwhile, the increasingly agitated [Proof of the Lord of Cinder] indicates that the distance between Shane and the treasure is constantly shrinking!

"The Ember Treasure is on that deserted island?"

Xia En's eyes lit up, feeling that this was also a blessing from the sea.

He has now realized that this talent is a double-edged sword.

Both the previous Twin Dragon Storm and the surging Blood Duke were unexpected events, but within the crisis lay a precious opportunity.

The storm caused the bronze dragon to hatch and be born, while the Blood Duke led him into the misty seas.

"A loss may turn out to be a blessing in disguise."

Xia En sighed softly and slowly piloted the Black Swan toward the deserted island.

Upon closer inspection, it becomes clear that the island is not very large.

The island's vegetation is lush and verdant, appearing and disappearing in the white mist, carrying an indescribable air of mystery.

Soon, the Black Swan docked at the shore.

Xia En left Fei Ya and Joey on the ship while he took An and Xiange to explore the island.

On land, An can unleash his full combat power.

With the added effect of [Knight's Protection], Shane will receive a lot of help.

As for stringed instruments?

Although this bronze dragon is not very brave, it does possess a wealth of knowledge and may be able to serve as a guide.

Stepping onto the beach, Shane quickly noticed the island's unusual features.

The towering coconut trees and the bluish-black crabs crawling on the beach were unusually large, at least four or five times larger than their counterparts on other islands.

Walking through it feels like a tiny person who has mistakenly entered a land of giants.

"This island is indeed extraordinary."

Xia En became extremely vigilant.

The experience of exploring the Ember Treasure last time was enough to show that treasures are actually accompanied by great dangers.

Moreover, this time, he wasn't exploring in his projected form, so he naturally had to be extra careful.

"This breath..."

Xian Ge twitched her little nose, and a hint of reminiscence appeared on her face.

Xia En asked, "What did you remember?"

"It looks familiar, but I can't quite place it right now."

"However, as a great bronze dragon, this little problem is nothing..."

As she was smugly showing off, Xiange noticed Xia En's gaze and her voice gradually lowered.

Xia En said coldly, "You're not getting any dried fish for tonight!"

"captain--"

"One more thing, there won't be any dried fish tomorrow either."

"Woo..."

String Song let out a pitiful whimper, but obediently shut its mouth.

After this brief incident, Shane and his group continued their silent journey deeper into the island.

The trees around the perimeter were even taller than those on the outside, and even the shrubs on the ground were taller than a person, greatly obstructing the view.

The tree canopy casts shadows from above, blocking out the already dim light and giving a cold and ominous feeling.

Fortunately, Xia En possessed the "Blood Perception" granted by the "Power of Blood," allowing him to detect nearby living beings in advance, thus avoiding any obstacles.

However, not far away, a fat rabbit, bigger than a dog, ran out of the bushes.

Xia En had to admit that he was a little tempted.

Even the most delicious seafood can become tiresome after a while!

"After we've explored the [Ember Treasure], we can stay on this island for a few more days and stock up on some meat."

As Shaen pondered this, he sensed the direction indicated by the [Proof of the Lord of Cinder].

Upon entering this forest, the heat emanating from the [Proof of the Lord of Cinder] became increasingly pronounced, even allowing one to vaguely sense the location of the [Ember Treasure].

About ten minutes later.

Xia En felt that he was very close to the [Ember Treasure].

By this time, he had reached the end of the bushes.

Xia En let out a soft breath, then stepped out.

The scene in front of me suddenly became clear.

Ahead lay an extremely wide basin.

There was no vegetation in the basin, only reddish-black soil and one after another several meters long, pale bones stuck in the ground!
Xia En's breath hitched.

Those white bones were surprisingly similar to human skeletons!

It's just that its size is many times larger!
What kind of giant could have such a thick and tall skeleton?

And in the next moment.

Xia En then saw the answer. Roar!!!
With a deafening roar, a giant burst forth from the white mist!
He was at least twenty meters tall, shirtless, with only a crudely made linen cloth wrapped around his waist.

His muscles were sculpted as if by a knife and axe, exuding a savage and violent beauty.

But on his face, there was only one exceptionally large eye!

At this moment, his eyes were filled with intense anger and hatred, clearly indicating that he was enraged.

The Cyclops, wielding a giant axe, charged forward like a chariot.

Every step caused the ground to shake violently.

Xia En's eyelids twitched suddenly.

Did he somehow offend this giant?

Otherwise, why would they launch such a terrifying attack right from the start?

What made Xia En's scalp tingle even more was that there was more than one giant emerging from the mist!
Two more giants followed behind the giant axe-wielding giant, bursting out of the mist and charging forward with incredible ferocity.

"Captain! A Cyclops! It's a Cyclops!"

As if suddenly remembering something, Xiange exclaimed, "The creatures on this island are so huge because of their existence!"

"Captain, run!"

But at that moment, instead of turning around and running away, Shane raised his head and faced the three terrifying giants.

Seeing this, An silently walked up to Xia En and made a defensive gesture.

"You two!"

Xian Ge was utterly baffled. How could the usually rational captain suddenly make such a rash decision?

But it did not choose to run away. Instead, it planned to use dragon language magic to slightly hinder the giants' charge.

at this time.

A calm and solemn voice echoed in the ears of the two men and the dragon.

"Cyclops, I have given you one last chance."

"Since you remain so stubborn, then die by my judgment!"

Xia En gazed into the distance.

From the mist in the basin, a man whose face was obscured appeared out of nowhere, with a not-so-sharp iron sword at his waist.

Standing before the Cyclops, who was over twenty meters tall, the man, who was less than two meters tall, appeared exceptionally small. Yet, his aura was incredibly imposing, as if... he were the giant!
Under Xia En's gaze, the man gripped the longsword in his hand.

next moment.

Just as the giants' axes were about to fall, the man drew his sword.

Step forward, twist your waist, draw your sword!
Everything happened in the blink of an eye.

"Keng——"

In an instant, a brilliant sword light burst forth, slashing down on the three-headed giant's neck with an unpredictable trajectory!
What's truly terrifying isn't swordsmanship or swordsmanship techniques, but something purer that's contained within that sword strike.

laugh!
Blood fell like rain, and the three heads hit the ground almost simultaneously.

Xia En was mesmerized, captivated and amazed by the brilliance of that sword strike.

But when he looked into the basin again, neither the corpse of the three-headed cyclops nor the nameless swordsman had been seen, as if they had never been there at all.

All that remains is reddish-black soil and rows of white skeletons.

"It really was an illusion..."

Xia En let out a breath, not surprised at all.

He did panic slightly when the Cyclopes charged at him.

But with the help of his Blood Perception, he immediately realized that these giants were not real living beings, but rather a kind of phantom from the past.

It's just that the illusion is so realistic that it's hard to tell the difference between reality and illusion.

Suddenly, several lines of information appeared on the panel.

You witnessed a battle that took place in the past!

You've gleaned some insight into the meaning of "judgment" from it.

[If I continue to observe, I should be able to learn this special sword technique, right?]

"【ruling】?"

"Was that sword strike just now called Judgment?"

Xia En pondered the name silently, finding it exceptionally fitting.

"But who exactly wielded this sword?"

Whether it's the power of this sword technique or the fact that it leaves behind an afterimage, it's enough to demonstrate how terrifying this person's strength is.

After a moment's thought, Xia En stopped and continued deeper into the basin with An He and Xiange.

One after another, they saw some more illusions hidden in the fog.

Most of the scenes depicted an unsung hero slaying a Cyclops.

Combined with the countless giant skeletons in this basin...

Shaen was secretly alarmed: "Could it be... that he killed all the Cyclopes on this island?"

"No wonder the giants hated him so much."

"But is the reason behind this... related to the [Ember Treasure]?"

After passing through the basin, a huge, smooth rock wall appeared in front of Shane.

It looked as if it had been cleaved in two by a sword.

Beneath the rock face, the skeleton of a 30-meter-tall giant lies peacefully.

The moment Xia En saw the rock wall, his mind went blank, and a jumble of images flashed before his eyes...

(End of this chapter)