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

Chapter 282 Goodbye [Misty Sea]!
Click!

The moment the warhammer made contact with the eyeball, a crisp, cracking sound rang out.

It was like a hammer smashing onto a smooth mirror, shattering Xia En's reflection in the mirror.

The shattered lens, mixed with blood, flew out.

Roar--

The [Fierce Lizard King] roared again and closed its eyes in pain.

For a creature of its size, damage to the eyeball is not a truly fatal injury.

But this time, it once again felt a deadly danger.

The source is the dark, mysterious power transmitted from that iron hammer!
That eerie, mysterious power was just as insignificant and repulsive as the dwarf before them, yet equally troublesome and dangerous.

After entering the body of the [Fierce Lizard King], this secret power transformed into countless ferocious ants, constantly gnawing at its flesh and blood, and penetrating deeper into its body.

It's important to know that the eyeball is a region where a large number of nerves converge.

More importantly, it's too close to the brain!
This secret power can penetrate its brain tissue in just over ten seconds.

[The Lizard King] simply cannot imagine what he would become if such a thing happened.

Under normal circumstances, the [Fierce Lizard King] would have plenty of time to slowly wear down this secret power.

But right now, it still has that hateful, despicable dwarf in front of it!

Logically speaking, I should have crushed the little insect into mincemeat the first time it extended its claws.

But it failed to do so.

His own fiery attacks, which he was so proud of, were blocked by the dwarves' hateful "turtle shells".

Moreover, an inexplicable intuition told the [Fierce Lizard King] that there was a surging power hidden within that seemingly weak and insignificant body.

It was as vast and boundless as the ocean, which instilled a sense of dread in it.

This means that it is absolutely impossible for it to kill the other party in a short period of time.

Therefore, the [Fierce Lizard King] was afraid!

Wild animals have an instinct to seek advantage and avoid harm.

In nature, when faced with a potential threat, a wild animal's first reaction is often to flee rather than fight.

That is exactly the situation right now.

The [Fierce Lizard King] was merely awakened from his slumber by accident and wanted to have a feast of dwarves.

Who would have thought it would encounter such a hard rock, almost breaking all its teeth?
Now that it can't get any meat, it can at least escape, right?

With that thought in mind, the [Fierce Lizard King] did not hesitate and slammed its strong body directly into the rock wall beside it.

With a loud crash, the solid wall shattered.

Despite its enormous size, the [Fierce Lizard King] displayed extraordinary agility, rolling directly into the cave entrance.

Seeing this, Xia En's eyes lit up slightly, showing more joy than surprise.

He just wanted to get out of the dwarves' sight.

At this moment, the [Fierce Lizard King]'s actions were undoubtedly like a pillow being offered to someone who was about to fall asleep.

Therefore, without hesitation, Shane followed the [Fierce Lizard King] into the complex underground tunnel.

The dwarves below could only watch in disbelief as this scene unfolded.

"Am I seeing things? The [Fiery Lizard King] actually escaped?"

"It was defeated by Bronzebeard?"

"My God, Bronzebeard caught up with us! Am I dreaming?"

Before today, if someone had told them that one of their people could chase after a [Fierce Lizard King], they would have thought it was a pipe dream.

But right now, this is actually happening right before the dwarves' eyes.

How could this not shock them?
Kur stared in astonishment, his eyes widening, before finally letting out a helpless sigh.

Beside him, the flame in Mary's eyes gradually died out.

Faced with absolute power, their previous schemes seemed utterly ridiculous.

But Kur really couldn't understand how Bronzebeard could suddenly become so strong.

In the center of the dwarves, a strange light flashed in Hope's eyes.

In any case, the addition of a powerful warrior like Bronzebeard to the Warhammer Horde is a tremendous boon.

Even if he has lost his memory, it's not a big deal.

Even with amnesia, Bronzebeard can lead the Warhammer Horde to greatness!

However, Hope and the other dwarves also had some minor worries.

Will Bronzebeard be able to return safely after rushing out so recklessly?

No one knows the answer to this question.

Boom!Boom!Boom!
All the dwarves could hear was a continuous rumbling sound coming from the rock wall, accompanied by wave after wave of violent tremors.

—That was the sound of Shane's hammer striking the body of the [Fierce Lizard King].

The intensity of this tremor was no less than the previous rumbling.

Cracks continued to appear on the distant rock face, making these already unstable structures even more precarious.

In fact, it wasn't just the area where the Warhammer tribe was located that was affected; even the territories of other dwarves and the Fireseed were impacted as a result.

Many of the [Fire Seeds] trembled and hid in the crevices of the rock strata, hoping not to be caught in the crossfire.

Even if one cannot see the scene of a man and a lizard fighting, one can imagine how dangerous and terrifying that scene would be.

In the Warhammer tribe, a dwarf murmured in shock, "I still can't believe that this commotion was caused by a dwarf and the [Fierce Lizard King]."

However, these awe-inspiring sounds are fading into the distance.

At the same time, this also means that Bronzebeard is moving away from them.

……

……

I don’t know how much time has passed.

This fierce battle, which was no less intense than the rumbling of the earth, finally subsided.

A brief silence returned to the underground cavern, with only the lava minerals in the rock walls emitting a tranquil glow.

"Cough cough!"

Xia En coughed violently, spitting out several mouthfuls of black blood, looking unusually fragile.

However, before him, the enormous [Fierce Lizard King] had already fallen into the shattered rocks.

Both of its eyes had been smashed; otherwise, there would have been lingering disbelief and fear in those eyeballs.

The creature's body was covered in wounds, and even its smooth, flat scales were now pitted and uneven.

The truly fatal injury, however, was to the brain of the [Fierce Lizard King].

The [Void Secret Power] pierced directly into that spot, delivering a fatal blow.

Have to admit.

Taking down this behemoth without entering the [Projection Body] state would be quite difficult for Shane.

At this point, Copperbeard's body was in a terrible state, with countless broken bones and almost no intact muscles.

If it weren't for the binding effect of the [Projected Body], this physical body would probably have disintegrated immediately.

Despite this, a smile appeared on Shane's lips.

Although a considerable price was paid.

But in the end, he still won!
Xia En raised his head and looked up at the rock formations above, as if he were looking at the will of the [Secret Sea] in the darkness. His silent smile revealed his meaning.

This time, he won.

And he'll win again next time!

Unfortunately, at this moment, the [Ship Soul Power] on the panel is about to drop to 0.

This indicates that Shane is about to conclude his underwater voyage in the [Secret Sea].

Before officially leaving, Shane still had some necessary wrap-up work to do.

For example, find a very secluded cave and hide inside.

For example, leave a [submarine anchor point] here.

However, when Shane left the [Submarine Anchor Point], he discovered that this [Anchor Point] did not seem to be somewhere in the underground space, but rather... inside the body of "Bronzebeard Warhammer"!
This discovery greatly surprised Xia En. After a moment's thought, he roughly guessed the reason for this situation.

The [Submarine Anchor Point] is a coordinate left by Shane in the [Furnace Realm], and it is also a part of him as an "extraterrestrial demon".

If these coordinates remain, they will inevitably continue to pose a danger to the [Forge Realm].

Therefore, the will of the [Secret Realm] will definitely sweep it away and reject it.

Therefore, the [submarine anchor point] needs to be camouflaged.

And the body of the native "Bronzebeard Warhammer" is undoubtedly the best choice.

Realizing this, Shane's expression became somewhat strange.

He was worried about how to keep his "Bronzebeard" identity.

But now it seems that this is not a problem at all.

As for how to prevent this already dead body from decomposing?

When Shane was controlling this body earlier, he noticed that when the [Void Power] flowed through "Bronzebeard's" body, the body maintained a strange, weak activity.

Although this activity has a limited duration, it should be able to last until Shane's next [Submarine Voyage] without any problem.

After doing all this, Xia En quietly closed her eyes...

……

……

[Submarine mission over!]

You have explored the "Forge Realm" and completed a journey through the Mysterious Sea!

[Career compatibility +5%!]

Please select your loot!

【1. The soil of the Forge Realm】

2. A sturdy warhammer

3. The Corpse of the Lizard King

Inside the captain's cabin, Xia En opened his eyes, a mysterious and profound realization arising in his heart.

If I had to pinpoint it, it's that he's gained a slightly deeper understanding of the [Secret Sea Traveler] profession.

This insight did not come from theoretical discussions, but from a real, hands-on experience.

Therefore, it appears exceptionally clear and vivid.

—Those who practice the core of their profession will be able to go further on their path.

The reason why Xia En was able to make rapid progress in his cultivation level and break through his ranks in such a short period of time is probably because he has always been on the right path.

After a moment, Xia En let out a long breath and kept the insights he had gained in mind.

"So this is what it feels like to explore another world?"

"Not bad!"

After a brief moment of reflection, Shane went up to the deck and decisively chose option 3.

next moment.

The enormous corpse of the [Fierce Lizard King] appeared on the empty deck.

Thankfully, the Black Swan has undergone several upgrades, significantly increasing its size; otherwise, the deck wouldn't have been able to accommodate the King of the Fierce Lizards.

With a muffled thud, the water level of the Black Swan dropped.

The crew members quickly realized the change and came out of the cabin.

Upon seeing the [Fierce Lizard King] appear on the deck, the crew members couldn't help but show expressions of surprise.

"Where did this giant lizard come from?" Joey asked in surprise.

Feiya looked around curiously, muttering, "In my memory, there has never been such a creature in the Seven Seas."

Xia En smiled slightly and said, "These are my spoils from a [secret realm]."

"Come on, help me, help me break it apart."

With everyone's help, the [Fierce Lizard King] was quickly dismantled.

Ann is good at this kind of thing; she is both meticulous and patient.

Before long, bones, flesh and blood, lava ore... were all sorted out and arranged.

Upon seeing its unusual physiological structure, the crew was once again astonished.

After all, this is a creature that should not exist in the Seven Seas at all.

Moreover, it doesn't seem to be a product of the [Rhine Realm].

It's like... coming from another world!

Although Shane had already surprised them enough, the appearance of this [Fierce Lizard King] made the captain's image even more mysterious and unpredictable.

Xia En didn't explain much, but simply looked at the [Fierce Lizard King]'s enormous crystalline heart.

Lava Ore (Silver Grade)

[Quality: Rare]

[Type: Material]

[Description: A unique mineral from the "Forge Realm," the heart of the "Fire Seed," containing unique fire-attribute mystical power.]

When used in forging, it will have a wonderful effect, imbuing the forged items with random attributes.

The old furnace is burning again.

"Hmm? Silver level?"

Xia En raised his eyebrows.

He recalled that the Warhammer Horde had different ratings for the [Fireseed].

Ordinary Fire Lizards are Bronze grade, while the King Fire Lizard is Silver grade.

It seems that the lava minerals inside them are also classified according to this standard.

"But is Silver-level already Tier 5...?"

Xia En clicked his tongue in surprise, realizing once again the danger of the [Furnace Secret Realm].

After reading the description, he immediately thought of the String Song who knew the [Forging Technique], and shouted.

"Xian Ge, come out!"

The now much larger String Song flew out and replied spiritedly, "Yes, Captain!"

Thanks to Xia En's tireless efforts, the tuning of the stringed instrument has been put on the right track, greatly improving its obedience.

However, when Xiange appeared, her gaze was drawn to the crimson crystal.

"Captain, what... what is this?"

Xia En was somewhat surprised by Xiange's reaction.

Because he could see a strong desire in the little dragon's eyes.

It's important to know that although String Song's personality is like that of a little devil, she is indeed a bronze dragon among the ancient dragons, and she actually has the right to be proud.

It has extremely high standards and rarely desires anything.

But right now, Xiange stared longingly at the lava mine and said, "Can I have a taste?"

"I have a feeling that if I can eat this crystal, I might be able to grow even faster!"

Xia En frowned slightly, a guess forming in his mind.

Could it be... that the Ancient Dragons of the Forge Realm and the Seven Seas World are also connected?
Despite his hesitation, since Xiange had already said so, Xia En naturally handed over the lava ore.

With a "whoosh," the enormous crystal was devoured by Xian Ge.

But it wasn't satisfied and continued to feast.

Just as Xian Ge was enjoying his lava mine feast.

The scent carried by the sea breeze suddenly changed slightly.

Xia En narrowed his eyes and looked into the distance.

A white mist appeared ahead of the Black Swan.

It was none other than the long-lost [Misty Sea]!
(End of this chapter)