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

Chapter 275 The Secrets of the Far North, Re-entering the [Radiant Land]

Where is Yan Yan?

Upon hearing Shane's question, the crew fell silent, and the atmosphere became somewhat somber.

The joy of reuniting with the captain seemed to have been overshadowed by this.

Judging from their expressions, Xia En had a rough idea of what had happened, and sighed softly.

"Did he really leave after all?"

Finally, Joey spoke up: "Here's what happened..."

As Joey recounted the events, Shane quickly grasped the whole story, and his expression became somewhat complicated.

"Flame...Lord of Cinder..."

Although Xia En had already guessed this from some clues in the past.

But when he heard the information with his own ears, he couldn't help but feel dazed and lost in thought.

The last king of the previous era, the founder of the Great Yan Kingdom, and the King of Cinder who left behind the [Treasure of the King of Cinder] as a spark of civilization, actually served as one of his own crew members for a time.

And like ordinary crew members, he obeyed his orders seriously and meticulously.

Thinking about it this way, it seems like it's actually quite an amazing thing?
The thought of Yan Yan's departure filled Xia En with a mix of melancholy and joy at his regained memories.

After all, no one wants to live a life of mediocrity.

Regaining his memories means that Yan Yan has reclaimed his identity as the Lord of Cinder and can continue his unfinished business from the past.

For Yan Yan personally, this might be something to be happy about?

However, after confirming Yan Yan's identity, Xia En couldn't help but have many questions.

Why did Yan Yan end up being picked up by me on the Ice Island in the Frozen Sea?

What caused him to lose his memory?
Why did the King of Cinder and the Great Yan Kingdom fall like shooting stars back then?

Could it be that Yan Yan once fought a great battle with the enemy in the [Cold Sea]?
But who is Yan Yan's enemy?
Could it be the [Evil Spirit] who has invaded this world?

The answers to these questions are buried in the shadows of history, and Shane has no way of knowing them.

Perhaps only Yan Yan could answer his question.

At this point, Joey continued, "Oh, by the way, Captain, we learned from our contact with other merchant ships that several major events have recently occurred in the Seven Seas..."

Before long, Shane learned from Joey about the major events that had occurred in the Seven Seas over the past month.

This includes the great war between the three major esoteric sects, the entrapment of the "King's Ship," and the prophecy of the "Second Great Flood."

After listening, Xia En's expression turned strange.

He only went into seclusion once, didn't he?
How come so many things happened in the Seven Seas?

However, Shane had anticipated the great battle between the Truth Society, the Radiant Church, and the Profound Sect.

Ultimately, the instigator of this chaotic battle was none other than himself!
Shaun hadn't expected that his words to the Deep Ones in the submersible would have such a good effect.

Perhaps at that time, the other party really regarded him as the spokesperson of the [Lord of the Deep] in the human world?
As for the prophecy of the "second cataclysmic flood"...

This news caught Xia En somewhat off guard.

He had already learned from Augustine that the "world-ending flood" was a means by which the "Filth God" dragged the world into "filth and chaos."

So, will this second major flood also be caused by the same reason?

Xia En felt that something was wrong.

The reason is simple: the interval between these two major floods was far too short.

Even butchers know that you have to fatten up a pig before you can slaughter it.

At present, the civilizations of the Seven Seas are clearly still in their infancy and will take a considerable amount of time to develop to their peak.

Even if [Hui Si Ming] intended to reap the rewards, she shouldn't have acted so quickly.

Xia En had a vague feeling that there must be some hidden story he was unaware of.

However, considering the Federation's unusual attitude and the recent cessation of the major battles among the three esoteric sects, the credibility of this prophecy is probably quite high.

It's not one of those alarmist "doomsday" prophecies.

"Speaking of which, Yan Yan said his destination for this trip is the far north of the source of the great flood."

Nearby, Joey speculated, "Maybe it's also related to this prophecy?"

"The far north..."

Xia En murmured the name.

He had been to the Ice Island in the Frozen Sea, but instead of continuing his exploration northward, he headed south.

now think of it.

When they approached the Ice Island, the reason why Shane's Proof of the Lord of Cinder kept stirring was not because there was a Treasure of the Lord of Cinder on the island.

Rather, it's because the real King of Cinder is on that island!

The massive warship that the Black Swan encountered when it left the Cold Sea should be the King, which has been the subject of much discussion recently.

The frozen underwater ruins beneath the Frigid Sea, the Emerald City reduced to ashes, the Emerald Holy City inhabited by elves…

Xia En hadn't thought much of what had happened before.

But now, he finds it hard not to associate these strange sights with the far north.

Don't forget that before the Great Flood, the Great Yan Kingdom, founded by the King of Cinder, was located on that frigid land.

One can imagine that countless secrets must still be buried in that land.

Shane seems to have found many key points now.

However, the lack of a thread connecting these key points leaves the truth shrouded in mystery, making it difficult to see clearly.

"call……"

After pondering for a moment without reaching a conclusion, Xia En let out a long sigh, his expression somewhat gloomy.

Joey looked at Shane and asked in a low voice, "Captain, where should we go now?"

Should we continue towards [Liuli Island]?

In the past month, the Black Swan has actually fully recovered to its peak condition.

The crew members were unsure of their direction because Xia En was in seclusion and Yan Yan had left.

Some crew members believed they should go directly to the far north.

They were going to find Yan Yan, but also to resolve the impending catastrophe that was about to destroy the world.

Another group of crew members believed that they should follow the captain's original orders and continue heading to [Liuli Island].

Neither side could convince the other.

Ultimately, only a compromise solution could be reached.

The Black Swan continued its journey toward Glass Island, but its speed slowed down.

To avoid the situation where, after Shaun awakens, he tries to turn the ship around but finds that he has wasted most of his time.

So to this day, the Black Swan has still not arrived at Glass Island.

After hearing Joey's explanation, Shane immediately understood everything.

He thought for a moment and quickly made a decision.

"Continue to [Liuli Island]!"

They traveled south from the Frigid Sea, passing through the Magnetic Thunder Sea and the Silent Sea, spending a considerable amount of time along the way.

Now, turning back from the beginning is clearly not something that can be achieved in a short time.

Moreover, let me tell you something practical.

With Xia En and the others' current strength, even if they find Yan Yan, they won't be able to keep him on the ship.

However, the crew's combat strength was completely insufficient to intervene in the cataclysmic disaster.

Instead of recklessly heading towards the far north, it would be better to focus on developing our strength for a while first.

Perhaps the answer to the question he seeks lies on [Liuli Island].

With Shane making the decision, the crew had no objections.

"Woo——"

Soon, the Black Swan let out a loud cry. The steam turbines deep inside the ship throbbed like a heartbeat, unleashing powerful thrust.

The majestic bow broke through the waves ahead, stirring up a series of white foams and ripples on both sides of the hull.

The ship's speed continued to increase, sailing forward relentlessly.

……

After exchanging pleasantries with the crew.

Xia En activated the [Radiant Crystal Mirror], and his consciousness sank into the [Radiant Land], which was filled with light.

Having just returned to the Seven Seas World, he needs to acquire more valuable intelligence as soon as possible.

The 【Radiant Crystal Mirror】is undoubtedly the best choice.

However, upon entering the [Radiant Land], Shaen discovered...

This space seems somewhat empty.

In the ancient and vast square, there were a dozen or so indistinct orbs of light scattered sparsely.

Although it wasn't the day the archbishop was holding a gathering, the number of believers in the square was still much less than Shane remembered.

"Senior [Blacklight], you've arrived!"

Before Xia En could figure out the reason behind this, a familiar, clear young voice rang out behind him.

"Little White, it's you."

Xia En turned his head and greeted the milky white ball of light.

This ball of light was none other than the young priest who had spoken to Xia En back then.

In their subsequent interactions, Shane and he gradually became acquainted, and Shane learned that his code name was "Little White".

She is one of the "online friends" that Xia En is relatively familiar with in [Radiant Land].

"Senior [Blacklight], where have you been all this time?"

"The archbishop has convened several meetings, but I haven't seen you there."

Xiao Bai said with a mixture of curiosity and concern, "A few days ago, after we officially went to war with the [Truth Society], many of our comrades unfortunately sacrificed their lives."

"I thought you were too..."

Upon hearing this, Xia En immediately understood why the [Radiant Land] had become deserted.

It is evident that a considerable number of Hui followers sacrificed their lives in the battle against the [Truth Society].

This made Xia En feel a little guilty.

After all, this great war started because of him.

However, Shane has not forgotten the true identity of the Lord of Billions of Radiance.

A sect that believes in an external god may not necessarily be a good thing for the Seven Seas World.

at the same time.

Xia En also became highly vigilant, muttering to himself.

"The strength of the Truth Society is indeed terrifying."

"To be able to inflict such heavy casualties despite being besieged by two major esoteric sects, it truly deserves to be one of the most mysterious forces in the Seven Seas."

He has overestimated the strength of the Truth Society.

However, it now seems that relying solely on the [Radiant Sect] and the [Deep Sect] is not enough to completely eliminate the [Truth Society].

Just as Xia En and Xiao Bai were talking.

Other Hui Christians in the vicinity also noticed his arrival.

Who could blame them when the dark light emanating from Xia En was simply too conspicuous?

Before long, a believer with a purple soul orb approached and questioned Shane.

"[Blacklight]! Where have you been all these days?"

"We're clearly fighting a bloody battle against those lunatics from the Truth Society, so why haven't we seen you contributing in the fight?"

The purple-clad believer's tone was filled with strong dissatisfaction, and even hinted at a targeted attack.

His anger is not hard to understand.

The one who delivered the divine oracle was Shane, and it was Shane who caused the great war with the Truth Society.

However, during the battle, Shane did not take any action and even disappeared for a time.

He was practically a deserter.

This purple-clad believer's friends and family all died in the battle, making his resentment even more pronounced.

Xia En frowned. He didn't want to explain this kind of question and wanted to find an excuse to brush it off.

But suddenly, his brow furrowed as he noticed a white-gold ball of light in the crowd watching him.

There seemed to be a strange halo flowing in the other person's eyes.

Immediately afterwards, several lines of information appeared before Xia En's eyes.

[The True Detective Eye Technique]

[Description: A pupil technique that can discern the truthfulness of words spoken.]

"……Um?"

Xia En paused for a moment, then quickly realized that this was the effect of the [Gaze of Secrets].

He had initially thought this talent only worked in the [Secret Realm], but now it was clear that it also had the ability to see through secret techniques.

After thinking for a moment, Xia En said, "These days, I've been busy with the advancement ceremony, which is why I haven't been able to attend the gatherings and battles in time."

"I can understand why you complain about me."

"However, I cannot agree with the statement that I did not contribute to this great battle."

The purple-clad follower was clearly unconvinced: "Then tell me, what have you done?"

“A month ago, I ventured into the deep sea alone and killed a first-generation [Deep Child], thereby drawing the [Deep Cult] into this great war.”

Xia En sneered, "If it weren't for the intervention of the [Deep Abyss Sect], the casualties of our [Radiant Sect] would have been even more severe, wouldn't they?"

"【Descendants of the Deep】...the first generation...dragged the 【Descendant Cult】into the mess?"

The purple believer found it increasingly absurd: "The [Deep-Sea Offspring] are at least several thousand meters below the surface in the deep sea, and the [First Generation] among them only appears at a depth of nearly ten thousand meters."

There's a limit to how much you can lie!

At that moment, the platinum ball of light beside them stepped out, looking at Xia En with a shocked expression, and said...

"Everything he said is true."

"Lord Xingchen!"

This platinum orb clearly held immense prestige among the believers; several people bowed to him the moment he appeared.

However, people were stunned after hearing [Star's] words.

They had also wondered why the Deep Sect had launched attacks on the Truth Society so coincidentally, almost simultaneously.

But only now have they learned the truth.

But the truth is simply too unbelievable.

"How is this possible?"

The purple-clad believer stared wide-eyed, still somewhat incredulous.

[Starry Sky] glanced at him indifferently: "Are you doubting me?"