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

Chapter 283 The Encounter of Two Diamond Starships
“…What is that?”

Looking at the swirling mist on the sea not far away, Xia En raised an eyebrow, revealing a look of surprise.

The white mist was different from ordinary fog; it was like a living thing, rising and falling and wriggling on the sea surface, looking quite eerie.

Clearly, this was the unique fog he remembered as being unique to the [Misty Sea].

"I never expected to see it here again."

These days, the Black Swan has been sailing towards Glass Island, and its current location is naturally very different from when it first encountered the Misty Sea.

However, Xia En was not too surprised that the [Misty Sea] appeared here.

He already knew that the [Misty Sea] was not a fixed area on the sea surface, but rather moved with the movement of the mist.

Its location is constantly changing, making it difficult for ordinary ships to track.

This only highlights the mystery of this sea area.

In fact, when Shaen first entered the Misty Sea, he only explored a very small area and was far from encountering the beings deeper within it.

"Captain, what do we do now?"

At this moment, Joey asked Shane, "Should we go around the fog ahead?"

According to Xia En's original plan, their current destination is [Liuli Island], and it seems unnecessary to enter the [Misty Sea] and add complications to their journey.

only……

Xia En glanced back at the Diamond Star behind him.

He had a vague premonition that his encounter with the [Misty Sea] here might not be a mere coincidence.

According to the "Law of the Convergence of Mystic Forces," similar mystic forces will generate a unique attraction.

And naturally, there is some connection between the two extremely similar Diamond Star ships.

It's highly likely that this is why Xia En "coincidentally" encountered the [Misty Sea] here.

As it happens, Shane had also been wanting to resolve the issue regarding the Diamond Star for some time.

Since we're already here, we might as well take this opportunity to see that "aloof" Diamond Star again; maybe we'll find something new.

The fog ahead surged and writhed, as if extending an invitation to the people at sea.

And Xia En chose... to accept it gladly!
Soon, the Black Swan broke through the waves and headed into the white fog.

at the same time.

On the deck, the musicians were still intently enjoying their lava feast.

Knock bang…knock bang…

The exceptionally solid crimson crystal was easily chewed and swallowed by Xiange as if it were candy.

Seeing how much it was enjoying its food, Xia En couldn't help but ask curiously, "Is it delicious?"

Xian Ge smacked her lips and said honestly, "Uh... I couldn't taste anything."

Xia En was both amused and annoyed. Pointing to the lava minerals on the deck, he said, "Eat slowly, no rush. The rest is all yours."

"Really?"

Upon hearing this, Xuan Ge's eyes widened, and she looked at Xia En with surprise.

"Captain, you're so kind!"

As she spoke, Xiange used mimicry magic to transform into a little girl, then threw herself into Xia En's arms and gave him a big kiss on the cheek.

"……what?"

Xia En's lips twitched; he hadn't expected Xiange to express her gratitude in this way.

Beside her, Joey let out a small gasp and glared angrily at String Song.

However, at this moment, Xiange was clearly not in the mood to care about such small details, and continued to devour the lava mine in front of her.

Her thinking was simple: the captain was a man, and the form she mimicked was a very cute little girl.

According to human behavior, this is clearly a reward!

Xiange quickly put aside her distracting thoughts and swallowed the lava mine in front of her whole.

Her eyes lit up, and she ate faster and faster, finishing a lava mine that was almost half the size of her body in the blink of an eye.

However, in her mimicry state, her belly only bulged slightly, making it impossible to tell where the lava minerals had gone.

"I'm so full..."

After consuming all the lava ore, Xiange couldn't help but let out a burp, and then rubbed her eyes, feeling a little sleepy.

"Captain, I don't know why, but I suddenly feel very sleepy."

"I want to sleep..."

Xia En vaguely sensed that Xiange's body seemed to be rapidly absorbing the secret power from the lava ore she had just consumed, and that this was promoting some kind of strange transformation in Xiange.

This is the reason why String Song wants to go to sleep.

Ancient dragons and some naturally powerful creatures often hibernate to complete their metamorphosis.

Each time they awaken, they become stronger than before.

Thinking about this, Xia En became even more curious.

Could the lava mines and even the [Forge Realm] really have a subtle connection with the ancient dragon race?

Considering the bronze dragon's unique [Forging Technique] and the dwarven forging secrets, Shane had even more guesses in his mind.

But now is clearly not the time to delve into these issues.

Xia En patted Xiange's little head and said softly, "Go to sleep if you want to."

"I will protect you."

Upon hearing this, Xiange's beautiful eyes finally gave way and slowly closed.

Whether intentionally or unintentionally, she did not dispel the mimicry magic before falling into a deep sleep.

Her body was curled up in a ball, like a sleeping kitten, and she looked much more docile than usual.

It was because Xia En was by her side, and because they were on the Black Swan, that Xiange was able to sleep so peacefully.

Occasionally, a series of cracking sounds emanated from the little creature's joints, and its aura underwent strange changes. This was because its body was growing, at a rate far exceeding that of humans.

Even Xia En was somewhat envious of this ability to become stronger while sleeping.

“Joey, Anne, move her into the captain’s cabin.”

After casually giving the two orders, Xia En turned his head and looked around.

Just as the string song fell into a deep sleep.

The Black Swan has truly entered the fog, which means they have officially entered the Fog Sea!
A familiar yet unfamiliar sticky feeling clung to the surface of the skin.

If there's one thing about the Misty Seas that Xia En finds most difficult to adapt to, it's undoubtedly the damp and hazy weather.

Suddenly, Xia En felt a strange sensation in his heart.

He turned around and looked at the Diamond Star, which was located behind the Black Swan.

The ship, which was very likely from the [Secret Sea], began to tremble slightly.

But the trembling wasn't from fear, but rather from...excitement!
Even though the ship was still an empty shell, without its own soul, Shane still sensed a strong impulse emanating from it.

The deck, the gunwale, the rudder, the sails... every component, and even every part that makes them up, seemed to be emitting an invisible hiss.

The howl was filled with resentment and anger, but most of all, it was a yearning!
It yearns to meet its other self in the mist!
If it weren't for the fact that Xia En had already bound himself to it and become the owner of the Diamond Star,

It seems that the ship itself is about to break free like a wild horse and charge headlong into some direction in the fog.

"It seems you've been waiting for this day for a long time."

Xia En loosened his grip on the Diamond Star slightly, thinking to himself.

"Then, take me where you want to go."

Immediately, the three-masted sailing ship of that bygone era unfurled its massive sails, drawing unified power from the turbulent winds and spreading fog, and sailed forward relentlessly. The waves and fog could not hinder it; the gale, in fact, became its driving force.

Only at this moment did the Diamond Star seem to reveal some of the splendor that had once earned it the title of "Noah's Ark".

The Black Swan followed silently behind, like a silent guardian knight.

……

……

Early morning two days later.

When the faint sunlight pierces through the fog, creating a hazy scene on the sea surface resembling the "Tyndall effect".

The Diamond Princess finally slowed down.

On the deck of the Black Swan, Shane knew very well why the Diamond Star was slowing down.

Not far away, through the hazy mist, another enormous silhouette was slowly emerging.

Its masts were towering, its sides steep, and its dark wooden hull was ablaze with ghostly blue flames.

Enveloped in deep fog, it appears even more mysterious and eerie.

It was another [Diamond Star] that Shaen had seen before!
To be honest, these two Diamond Starships have extremely similar appearances.

However, this ship, hidden in the Misty Sea, seems to have been affected by the passage of time, making it significantly more mysterious.

The invisible, ghostly blue flames seemed to come from nowhere, and even the materials that made up the ship's hull appeared to be affected by an invisible, mysterious force, thus changing their appearance.

The eerie tales surrounding it and its reputation as a "ghost ship" have added to its legendary status.

In comparison, the [Diamond Star] that Shane is bound to seems rather ordinary.

Aside from its twisted internal structure and the "Secret Sea" deep within the ship's cabin, it seems far less eerie than its counterpart.

Clearly, at this very moment, the Diamond Star on the opposite side also discovered the arrival of "another version of itself in the world".

Therefore, its speed also became neither slow nor slow, approaching cautiously and carefully.

The two similar yet different Diamond Starships, like two beasts that have met by chance, stand facing each other on this fog-shrouded sea.

The atmosphere gradually became dangerous and oppressive.

Nobody knows what will happen next.

at this time.

"Didiwu——"

An untimely blast of a horn suddenly rang out on the tense sea.

Shaen raised an eyebrow in surprise, glancing at the Black Swan beside him with a somewhat strange expression.

The horn sound came from its chimney!
This was naturally not Xia En's order, but Xiao Hei's own idea.

As a ship spirit who is still very young, Xiao Hei certainly didn't have any bad intentions in doing this.

It just wanted to say hello to the ship spirit of the Diamond Star, whom it hadn't seen in a long time.

The Diamond Star, burning with a ghostly blue flame, clearly noticed the presence of the Black Swan.

Its forward momentum faltered slightly, as if it didn't quite understand the relationship between the Black Swan and "another self".

But the horn blast broke the stalemate between the two Diamond Star ships.

next moment.

The Diamond Star in the Misty Seas seems to have made up its mind.

Then it started to accelerate, and accelerate even more!
As a product of human wisdom from the previous era, the Diamond Star naturally has a propulsion system other than sails.

When it begins its charge, the sheer force it generates can only be described as devastating.

The waves began to roar, and the raging winds began to sweep across the land.

The old sails were imbued with roaring illusions and layers of raging flames.

A massive shadow crashed down on Xia En and the others.

"Captain!"

Upon seeing this, Joey's expression changed drastically, and he exclaimed in surprise.

Even though she had seen many grand occasions, she couldn't remain calm when faced with this enormous, crushing creature.

Xia En's brows furrowed involuntarily.

But at the same time, he heard the voice of the Diamond Princess.

So, Shane muttered to himself, "If this is what you desire, then do it!"

"And I, as your captain, will naturally accompany you."

After saying that, Xia En leaped onto the deck of the Diamond Star, which was bound to him, and stood in front of the helm.

Joey's eyes widened: "Captain, what do you want to do?"

Xia En waved his hand: "Don't worry, I'll be fine."

Immediately afterwards, the Diamond Star also began to accelerate.

Joey suddenly realized something, biting her lip, and said, "I want to go with you too!"

Immediately, she used spatial magic to teleport directly to Xia En's side.

"Ok?"

Xia En looked at Joey beside him and couldn't help but feel a little helpless.

"Nonsense."

But now that Joey has caught up, we can't just send her back.

Besides, there's no time for that anymore.

Shane simply pulled Joey into his arms with one hand and said, "Hold me tight."

His other hand gripped the steering wheel firmly in front of him.

The next moment.

The Diamond Star also began to accelerate dramatically, charging fearlessly toward the ghost ship ahead.

The crew members on the Black Swan stared blankly at the sea before them.

The scene that unfolded on this misty sea was something they would probably never forget for the rest of their lives.

Two enormous ships with strikingly similar appearances both unleashed their maximum speed, carrying surging waves, and crashed into their counterparts with unstoppable force.

It's like standing at both ends of a mirror.

Such a collision seems destined to be earth-shattering.

Furthermore, both sides suffered heavy losses.

The crew members' hearts pounded, and a hint of worry appeared in their eyes.

"We're going to crash!!!"

As soon as the words were spoken, the two majestic hulls of the Diamond Star finally came into contact.

However, the anticipated earth-shaking impact did not occur.

At the moment the two ships collided, the eerie blue flames seemed to engulf both vessels simultaneously.

The two Diamond Starships overlapped in a forceful and incredible manner.

at the same time.

Countless chaotic and fragmented lights and shadows flashed erratically before Xia En's eyes.

When he opened his eyes again, the world was completely different.

(End of this chapter)