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

Chapter 129 Enhancement Components! Departed, Yet Returning!
(The end of the previous chapter has been revised.)
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A spacious and quiet shelter.

The door opened by itself.

A crystal coffin lies peacefully inside the room.

These elements combined make it seem like anyone could make a cameo appearance on a horror movie set, and Xia En couldn't help but feel a chill run down his spine.

However, he was a seasoned veteran and made the right choice immediately.

"go!"

Xia En grabbed Xian Ge beside him and rushed toward the exit of the shelter with An.

As he ran into the hallway, he didn't forget to pull the doorknob hard and close the door again.

If he weren't worried that things might change if he delayed, he would have even nailed a wooden board around the door!
Not long after.

The two people and the dragon rushed out of the gate of the [Ember Sanctuary] without encountering any obstacles or encountering any special situations.

But Xia En was still worried and immediately rushed to the coast.

Strangely, the return journey also went exceptionally smoothly.

Nothing strange happened.

But the more this happened, the stronger Xia En's ominous premonition became.

He didn't believe that the crystal coffin suddenly opening its door was just to greet him.

Xuan Ge and An were also affected by Xia En's emotions, and they kept their heads down and hurried on their way without daring to say a word.

It wasn't until I ran back to the island's beach that I saw the Black Swan in my field of vision.

Xia Encai breathed a slight sigh of relief, thinking to himself, "Could it be... that I was overthinking it?"

"That crystal coffin wasn't actually that dangerous?"

"Captain—"

Just as Shane had this thought, he saw Joey on the deck waving at him and shouting, "There's a strange thing on the ship!"

"hiss!"

Xia En gasped and rushed to the boat to take a closer look.

The crystal coffin was conspicuously displayed on the deck of the Black Swan!
Unlike the fleeting glimpse before, Shane can now clearly observe its entirety.

The coffin appeared to be carved from a single piece of unknown crystal, its translucent crystals reflecting a dark, chaotic halo.

Upon closer inspection, one can also see strange patterns around the box, resembling some kind of hieroglyphics or symbols with extraordinary qualities.

Through the translucent crystal, Shane could barely make out what was lying inside...

A skeleton dressed in clothes, devoid of flesh and blood.
To be honest, Shane felt relieved when he saw the crystal coffin appear on the deck.

Compared to the anxiety of not knowing when danger would arrive, at least this crystal coffin finally revealed its extraordinary side.

After calming down, Shane asked Joey.

When did this coffin appear?

After thinking for a moment, Joey replied, "It must have been about five minutes ago. I was just about to wash the deck, and when I turned around with my tools, I saw it on the deck."

"five minutes……"

Xia En's thoughts were in turmoil.

At that time, they should have already reached the forest area near the beach.

The question is, how did the crystal coffin track itself and lock onto the Black Swan on the shore?

Is this sudden ability spatial teleportation, or...?

However, the more crucial issue right now is—

What should we do with this coffin?
Because of Wayne Moriarty's message, Shane naturally harbored a strong sense of wariness towards the crystal coffin.

Although there were many strange things on his ship, whether it was Xiao Zheng, A Pao, or Long Gu, they were all absolutely obedient to the captain's orders.

But this crystal coffin is clearly not so obedient.

No wise captain would leave a dangerous entity with an unclear purpose on board.

Even the Federation Chief wouldn't dare provoke this crystal coffin!

After a moment's thought, Xia En walked to the crystal coffin and spoke in a serious tone.

"If you have your own consciousness, tell me why you've come!"

However, neither the crystal coffin nor the skeleton inside reacted; they lay quietly in place.

"very good."

Xia En coldly replied, "Feiya!"

"exist!"

"Baptize it with sacred steam!"

Without much thought, Fei Ya decisively replied, "Yes!"

When evil exists, it must be dealt with using divine intervention; this is where the priest's role lies.

However, even after Fei Ya purified it with steam, the crystal coffin still showed no reaction.

Unsurprised, Xia En took out the ship's chains and secured the crystal coffin tightly several times to ensure the lid wouldn't open, then hung several heavy objects on it. Afterward, he piloted the Black Swan to an area some distance from the island.

Boom!
Xia En kicked the crystal coffin off the deck.

The coffin plunged straight into the sea, splashing water, before slowly sinking into the deeper waters.

Only when the crystal coffin was out of sight did Shane breathe a sigh of relief and return to the shore of the deserted island.

Joey asked curiously, "Captain, is that coffin really that dangerous?"

"I think it's not as scary as the cannons on the ship; it's quite docile."

Xia En said seriously, "It's always better to be safe than sorry. We can't wait until it shows its dangerous side before we regret it."

Then, he ordered the crew, "We need to rest on this island for a while until the Black Swan is fully recovered."

"Feiya, see if you can use the [Ghost Gold] you got earlier to repair the hull."

"Ann, you and Joey are responsible for hunting on the island, collecting food and wood. Be careful not to overextend yourselves, and if you encounter any wild beasts that you cannot defeat, call for help immediately."

"Xiange, you continue to decipher that magic notebook and record the spells."

The crew members responded in unison, "Yes, Captain!"

The Black Swan cruise ship doesn't tolerate idlers; everyone has their own things to do.

Xia En smiled and said, "However, everyone should be tired today. Let's get some rest after dinner."

The day's experience was undeniably thrilling and exciting.

First came the chase with the Blood Duke, then the exploration of the mysterious island. Even with Shane's resilient nerves, he couldn't help but feel somewhat exhausted.

But before he could rest, there was one last thing he had to do.

Soon, Shane arrived at the turbine room deep inside the ship's cabin.

Not far away, the steam turbine stood quietly, without making its usual "gurgling" sound to welcome his arrival.

Due to the side effects of [Overload], it has entered a dormant state.

"Xiao Zheng, you've really worked hard today."

Shaun touched the outer shell of the steam turbine and said softly, "As a reward, I will make you even stronger!"

next moment.

The dark and mysterious [Filthy Crystal] flowed into the steam turbine's body through his palm.

A bizarre transformation began to slowly unfold.

[Filth Crystallization - 50!]

[Estimated enhancement time: 7 days!]

What Shane needs to do is simple: during the time the Black Swan is docked on the deserted island, he needs to complete the enhancement of several components.

As I said before, any resource only has meaning when it is converted into combat power.

I've been sailing at sea for a while now and haven't had a chance to strengthen myself.

Now that we finally have a chance to get ashore, we naturally want to strengthen ourselves significantly.

Subsequently, Shane repeated the same method, reinforcing the dragon bones and cannons.

Heavy Whisper Defense Cannon (+)

[Filth Crystallization - 40!]

[Estimated enhancement time: 7 days!]

……

【Dark Mystic Dragon Bone (+)】

【Filthy Crystal - 60】

[Estimated enhancement time: 10 days!]

……

Because the Storm Ray Sail and the Sea Crystal Wood Hull were damaged in the previous naval battle, they cannot be upgraded temporarily.

Shaen had no choice but to reserve 109 points of Filth Crystals, intending to use them when he stayed on the next island.

As the power of [Filthy Crystals] enters these components.

The obscure and mysterious light and shadow flowed and lingered on them, urging them to transform in a more mysterious and eerie direction.

A hint of excitement and anticipation flashed in Xia En's eyes.

This time, he used almost twice as much [Filthy Crystal] as last time.

This will obviously bring him quite a surprise.

But suddenly, Joey's scream came from above the cabin.

"Captain, something terrible has happened!"

Xia En's heart skipped a beat. He quickly stepped out of the cabin and looked up.

On the deck, a crystal coffin lay peacefully, just as it had been before.

(End of this chapter)