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

Chapter 305 The Hidden Dangers of the Secret Realm: The Beast Tide is Coming!
As Shane uttered the name "Index," it was like throwing a pebble into a pond.

Invisible, illusory ripples began to spread throughout the entire [Secret Realm].

Any creature with a keen sense of perception could feel the presence of this ripple, as if some indescribable change was taking place within the [Secret Realm].

As the master of the [Rhine Realm], Shane has a deeper understanding of this.

He had a sudden realization.

This ripple is the resonance between the act of "naming a newborn" and the [Rhine Realm].

This small matter alone would not normally have had any impact on the entire [Secret Realm].

But this matter is actually quite unique.

This is the first newborn child of the Moonlit Clan in the [Rhine Realm], and it was named by Shane, the [Lord of the Rhine].

You should know that in this world, names themselves possess a special power.

In a mysterious way, it was as if Xia En helped the Moonlit Clan set up an anchor point in the Rhine Secret Realm, thus touching the will of the Secret Realm.

In more fantastical terms, it is in harmony with the Great Dao of this world.

In conclusion, from now on, the fate of the Moonlit Clan will be closely linked to the Rhine Realm.

This also signifies that this race has officially become a faction within the [Rhine Realm].

At the same time, text flashed on the panel.

[Exploration progress +3%!]

"Huh? Your Highness..."

After the invisible ripples dissipated, Sha Jingjing clenched her little fists and said in surprise.

"I feel like... I've gotten a little stronger?"

As a qualified soldier, Sha Jingjing has a strong control over her body and is very familiar with all her own qualities.

That's why you can notice changes in your body immediately.

It wasn't just Sha Jingjing; soon, the Yongyue tribe members outside the house also cried out in surprise.

"I can jump higher and run faster!"

"Holy Son, I have actually broken through!"

"What exactly was that fluctuation just now? Could it be a gift from Lord Xia En?"

This statement was immediately affirmed by many members of the tribe, and people echoed it.

"That's right, it must be the Holy Son's blessing!"

"Thank you, Holy Son! Praise be to the Holy Son!"

Such voices grew stronger and stronger, even taking on a hint of fanaticism.

Xia En's lips twitched slightly, unsure of what to say.

However, he roughly guessed why the people of the Moonlit Clan had received certain enhancements.

At this time, the Moonlit Clan was already considered a member of the Rhine Realm, and naturally received some preferential treatment from the Realm's Will.

The reason behind this is exactly the same as the resistance Shane faced from the [Secret Realm] in the [Forge Secret Realm].

However, at this moment, Sha Jingjing clearly misunderstood something. She opened her eyes wide and muttered to herself.

"Could it be... that having a child makes you stronger?"

Soon, Sha Jingjing looked at Xia En and said excitedly, "Lord Xia En, let's have a child too!"

"I'm in great health! My baby will definitely be healthy!"

"Oh no, maybe we can have more? At least five, six, seven, or eight..."

Upon hearing this, Xia En's lips twitched even more violently.

Isn't this reason for having a child too hasty?
Do you think children are wolf cubs, that you can just give birth to them and then not care for them?
Even someone like Sha Jingjing could be tricked into having a whole litter of babies by Xia En!
Hearing this, Martha couldn't help but chuckle.

She used to be in the tribe where Sha Jingjing lived, so she had a good relationship with Sha Jingjing.

In Martha's heart, she also hoped that Sha Jingjing and the Holy Son could form a closer relationship.

On the one hand, the two are a handsome man and a beautiful woman, and they look very well-matched.

Sha Jingjing is a saintess, and Xia En is a saintess; in terms of their identities, they seem like a match made in heaven.

On the other hand, after the Treant race moved into the [Rhine Realm], Martha realized that other races would definitely enter the [Rhine Realm] one after another in the future.

Over time, conflicts of varying degrees will inevitably arise between different races.

For example, the allocation of resources and territory.

If Sha Jingjing could become Lord Xia En's wife, perhaps Xia En would treat the [Yongyue Clan] more favorably because of their status.

It's better than those little fox spirits of other races climbing into the Holy Son's bed first, isn't it?

Of course, Martha only dared to think these thoughts in her mind, and never said them out loud.

Xia En had no idea what Martha was thinking; she only felt that the basic education and physiological education for the [Moon Wing Clan] needed to be put on the agenda as soon as possible.

Thinking of this, Xia En said, "By the way, I also brought a batch of books with me this time, which are very suitable for young children to learn and develop their intelligence."

"Sha Jingjing, please deliver this to Rhine Academy for me later and keep it safe."

"This is very important, do you understand?"

The so-called "Rhine Academy" is the academy that Shane ordered the "Moonlit Clan" to establish in "Rhine City".

Having experienced things in his previous life, Xia En clearly understands the importance of education.

Especially when the [Moon-Winging Clan] was still in a rather barbaric and ignorant stage.

It is unrealistic to expect the Moon Wanderer to have a deep education given the harsh environment of Sand Island.

They are better at fighting than studying.

The experience passed down through generations of high priests and saintesses tends to be more practical and focused on basic common sense.

Such an educational approach is perfectly acceptable on Sand Island, but it should be adapted to local conditions in the Rhine Realm.

Otherwise, it would be unreasonable for the Moon Wingers to remain in a barbarian state after the Rhine City has grown stronger.
In fact, this was the reason why Xia En purchased a large number of books from [Liuli Island] during this period.

Sha Jingjing sensed the seriousness in Xia En's words and nodded emphatically.

"I understand, I'll complete the mission!"

But soon, Sha Jingjing asked in a low voice, "Holy Son, are you really not considering having a child with me first?"

Shane's lips twitched even more, but feeling that acknowledging her would encourage this trend, he simply turned to Martha and said.

"I have another gift to give her."

He looked at the baby girl in Martha's arms and said softly.

"This little girl will become the starting point for a new chapter for the Moonlit Clan in the Rhine Realm."

"May you grow strong and healthy, bringing new vitality to the [Rhine Realm]."

As he spoke, Shane reached out and placed a branch tinged with faint blood on Index.

This branch naturally comes from the [deep red ancient tree].

Of course, this was a branch that the ancient tree broke off on its own after Xia En communicated with the will of the Crimson Ancient Tree—since it was regarded as a sacred tree by the Moonlit Clan, the Crimson Ancient Tree also wanted to do something for this newborn.

The body of the Crimson Ancient Tree is full of vitality. Carrying its branches with you will help Index grow and develop.

Moreover, since this [Crimson Ancient Tree] has never absorbed blood, it contains no negative emotions or impure secret power.

On the contrary, its branches also have the effect of calming the mind and focusing the spirit.

Even when necessary, this branch can block one or two weak attacks for Index. It can be said to be a very high-quality protective charm.

"Hey~~~"

The tiny baby opened its eyes wide with curiosity and bewilderment.

Perhaps out of instinct, she reached out her little hand and took the initiative to grab the branch.

next moment.

The branch suddenly softened and coiled around Index's wrist like a small snake, as if it had a life of its own.

That was the remnant will of the Crimson Ancient Tree at work.

Index wasn't scared at all; instead, she started laughing.

"This is... a branch of the sacred tree?"

Upon seeing this, Martha couldn't help but beam with joy, expressing her excitement and gratitude.

"Thank you, Lord Holy Son!"

"I will never forget your kindness."

Judging from her posture, if she hadn't just given birth, she might have wanted to perform a full kneeling ceremony.

Xia En quickly stopped Martha from doing so, saying, "It's just a small matter."

"You get some rest. I have other things to do, so I'll be leaving now."

Soon, Xia En and Sha Jingjing walked out of the room.

Meanwhile, the Yongyue people nearby still looked at him with awe, worship, and gratitude.

Even more extreme, some knelt down before him, their faces filled with fanaticism, muttering words such as "Thank you, Holy Son" and "Praise the Holy Son."

Xia En's expression was strange.

He also realized another problem in the [Rhine Realm] at this moment.

As Shane undertook various constructions in Rhine City and took various measures against the Moonlit Clan, his reputation continued to rise.

However, this leads to...

The Moonlit Clan no longer seems to regard Xia En as a person or a king, but rather as a god!
In particular, Shane is the holy son prophesied by the Moonlit Clan.

This further deepened this trend of "deification".

To be honest, Shane didn't know whether this situation was good or bad.

In the short term, this will indeed help promote the implementation of Shane's various orders and facilitate the construction and management of [Rhine City].

But if this continues, won't something like the "Shane Cult" or the "Holy Son Cult" emerge in the future?
Xia En didn't know how to handle the situation for the time being, so he could only take it one step at a time.

While Xia En was pondering these questions...

The former high priest of the Moon Wanderer walked over hurriedly, his expression very solemn.

"Your Highness, I have important information to report!"

This high priest is named Kuro. When Shane is not in the Rhine Secret Realm, he and Sha Jingjing mostly handle the internal affairs of the Moon Wing Clan.

However, because Sand Crystal is better suited for combat than management, Kuro is the true leader of the Moon Wing Clan.

Xia En had always trusted him and regarded him as a reliable helper.

At this moment, Kuro's serious attitude was certainly not unfounded, indicating that the situation was definitely not ordinary.

Soon, Shane and Kuro arrived at a place where no one else was watching and asked.

"What happened?"

"Your Holiness, we have discovered numerous traces of wild animal activity in the forest outside Rhine City."

Despite his advanced age, Kuro acted swiftly and decisively, quickly reporting the situation to Shane.

"They seem to have gathered together for some peculiar reason, and are gradually approaching the location of [Rhine City]."

"Not only that, but there have also been unexplained disturbances deep within the mine pits we previously excavated."

"I predict that a terrible beast tide will soon sweep through Rhine City! We must prepare in advance!"

After hearing these words, Xia En's expression also became somewhat solemn.

"Tide of beasts..."

This situation was unexpected for him.

In fact, their exploration and expansion of the [Rhine Realm] went exceptionally smoothly during this period.

Although there are some powerful native creatures in the [Rhine Realm], most of them are simply hunted by the combined forces of the [Moonlit Clan] and the Treant Clan.

This is where the advantage of intelligent beings lies.

Those who know how to cooperate and how to use tools can hunt beasts stronger than themselves.

Of course, there are also some native creatures that even the thick-skinned tree people don't want to mess with.

Fortunately, these powerful creatures often have their own territory.

Kuro has already sent people to draw up a map of the area around Rhine City and marked the territories of these powerful creatures as "danger zones".

You can continue exploring by simply avoiding them.

However, what is the origin of this beast tide?

Xia En frowned in thought, his gaze sweeping across the panel.

[Secret Realm Exploration Progress: 12.5%!]

He had a vague feeling that this beast tide might be related to the recent increase in exploration progress.

After careful consideration, Xia En came to a guess—

The exploration and construction by the Moonlit Clan and the Treants in the Rhine Realm is, for them, creating a new home.

However, the situation is different for the native creatures in the [Secret Realm].

Their living space has been compressed, and they have been hunted and cut down by these "invaders".

Just like the Native Americans on Earth in their previous life, not only were their homes invaded, but their entire race was also slaughtered.

Therefore, the native creatures of the [Secret Realm] will naturally resist the [Moonlit Clan] and the Treants.

This beast tide is the embodiment of this will to resist.

In fact, these native creatures are already part of the [Will of the Mystic Realm].

If outsiders want to truly establish themselves in the [Rhine Realm], they must crush the will to resist and gain more recognition.

This beast tide is very likely just the beginning.

Whenever Shane's exploration progresses to a certain level, he will encounter a different disaster.

Thinking about it this way, it's somewhat like a "heavenly tribulation" in a fantasy world?

Shaen composed himself and said to Kuro, "I will purchase a new batch of equipment and send it to [Rhine City] as soon as possible."

"You should also begin to build some defensive fortifications, increase the intensity of scout reconnaissance, and be prepared for war at any time."

Kuro replied in a deep voice, "Yes, Your Holiness!"

The news of the beast tide brought a sense of oppression to Shane.

But he knew that panicking was pointless; only by acting methodically could he weather this crisis.

After dealing with this matter, Shane returned to the Crimson Ancient Tree and began to set up the rituals taught by Jian.

(End of this chapter)