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

Chapter 332 The Undead of the Old Era! Goodbye, Half-Dragon Nana!

perhaps……

The ancient glaciers in the far north are a product of the first great flood!
This conjecture may seem absurd at first glance, but when considered in connection with the history Jane knows, the situation changes dramatically.

Faced with a massive flood sweeping the world, the only solution Shaen could think of was to move it to another location.

Another option is to contain the floodwaters to prevent them from impacting the entire world.

Looking back now, the King of Cinder probably chose the latter!
Xia Enke hadn't forgotten those towns near the Ice Island that seemed to have been suddenly frozen in the sea!

There must be a very close connection between these two.

It can be said that the "Salary King" of that year was successful, but not entirely successful.

He did indeed mitigate the power of the great flood, giving humanity some sustenance.

However, it failed to truly prevent the disaster and left behind a historical problem—

In other words, this glacier that could melt at any time!

Thinking about this, Xia En suddenly realized.

Perhaps the prophecy of the second great flood in that ancient document originated from this.

Because of his past experiences, Xia En knew that the root of the Great Flood was actually the Outer God [Hui Si Ming] from the [Secret Sea]!
It is conceivable that this flood was not merely a physical natural disaster, but also involved the mysterious power of an external god.

It could even be called a curse targeting the Seven Seas World.

Therefore, ordinary cold waves cannot freeze it.

Shaen had reason to believe that when the Lord of Cinder stopped the flood, he used some kind of "sealing" method to freeze the seawater, which was filled with corrupt secret power, into glaciers.

However, the effectiveness of the "seal" will dissipate over time.

After hundreds of years of peaceful life for the people of the Seven Seas, the seal deep within the Far North is gradually weakening every day.

Only today have these hidden dangers finally come to light.

Glaciers are beginning to melt, and sea levels are gradually rising.

The owner of that ancient document may have estimated the time when this "seal" would loosen, which is why he left the prophecy of the "second world-destroying flood".

The awakening of Yan Yan and the appearance of the [Black Flame Walker] are probably not purely coincidental.

—As the ones who personally sealed the Great Flood, Yan Yan and the Black Flame Walker must know more information.

Xia En even suspected that the person who left that prophecy was a citizen of the Great Yan Kingdom.

In order to deal with this second great flood, the Lord of Cinder probably left some contingency plans or specified a plan in the past.

Otherwise, how could the Black Flame Walker have found him so accurately on the vast ocean?
Rather, it would be more accurate to say that Xia En and Yan Yan's encounter was an unexpected surprise for them.

Neither Yan Yan nor the Black Flame Walkers probably expected that after waking up, he would be unexpectedly picked up by Xia En and even become a crew member of the Black Swan for a period of time.

It makes one sigh at the cruel twists of fate.

Even though there are still some doubts and uncertainties, Xia En is basically certain that this is the truth of the matter!

As Shaen's thoughts, which had been surging like ocean waves, gradually calmed down, a sense of respect for the Lord of Cinder arose in his heart.

At the same time, there was a little bit of pride—this Lord of Cinder had actually been a crew member on his ship!
Although, in the end, the Lord of Cinder did not prevent the Great Flood from coming.

But that doesn’t mean his efforts were meaningless.

Without his sacrifice, human civilization would have been destroyed by now!

It's worth noting that the Pirate King Augustine once led his fleet to challenge the [Hui Si Ming].

But the final result was regrettable, and even Augustine himself lost his will to fight and felt desperate.

The King of Cinder's actions were tantamount to turning the tables on [Evil Fate].

Based on this alone, his achievements are undeniable!
No wonder Jane had such a special attitude towards him.

However, from those frozen towns, the fragments left in history, and Yan Yan's resistance to his own memories...

Xia En could easily guess that Yan Yan and the Great Yan Kingdom had paid an extremely heavy price to accomplish this.

With the "walking library" right beside him, Shane decided to ask Jane for advice.

Is there any historical record of the reasons for the demise of the Great Yan Kingdom?

Jane replied, "Yes, but very few."

"The only record is that the far north was the source of the great flood, and it was the first place to submerge the then powerful Great Yan Kingdom."

"There are no other more detailed records."

"This is because... at that time, people on the mainland generally had serious prejudices against the [Far North] and the [Great Yan Kingdom]."

Xia En recalled a saying he had once heard and asked.

"Is it because the far north was once a place of exile for criminals from the mainland?"

"Yes."

Jane nodded: "That's why people on the mainland at the time thought..."

"The far north is a land filled with sin, and the blood of the people of the Great Yan Kingdom flows with the blood of sin from birth."

"Therefore, after learning of the demise of the Great Yan Kingdom, some people even celebrated it, and very few wanted to find out the truth behind the Great Yan Kingdom's destruction."

"Moreover, the great flood came very quickly after that, leaving no time to investigate the truth."

Jane's tone carried a hint of mockery and sorrow.

The nation that saved the world was not respected and appreciated, but instead regarded as an enemy and a sinner.

Even its demise went unnoticed, leaving only a faint trace in history.

This is truly a sad thing.

At this point, Jane glanced at Alessio beside her.

Seeing her gaze, Alessio's face flushed red, but he still spoke frankly.

"I was wrong, and I apologize for my previous unfounded suspicions."

"but……"

After a moment's hesitation, Alessio said, "Human hearts are fickle."

Even if the Lord of Cinder's mind hasn't changed, perhaps his Blackflame Walkers have developed some other ideas during this long period of time?

Upon hearing this, Jane raised an eyebrow but did not refute Alessio's speculation.

"That is indeed possible, but as long as Lord Cinder is still alive, the Blackflame Walker will not be an obstacle to our operation."

From their conversation, Xia En also discerned a deeper meaning.

Alessio is, after all, a member of the Federation Navy, and his views likely represent the Federation's official attitude towards the Lord of Cinder and the Blackflame Walker.

It now appears that federal officials are still somewhat wary and cautious.

It's normal for them to have such thoughts.

No matter what, the Lord of Cinder is a king of the old era, and he is incompatible with the modern Seven Seas Federation.

Even though the King of Cinder has very few followers left, the Federation seems to have no way to rebuild the Great Yan Kingdom in the Far North.

Furthermore, the fact that the Lord of Cinder is suspected of possessing secrets about the "Second Great Flood" makes the Federation even more wary.

Jane's stance leans more towards the Lord of Cinder.

This may be related to the history she is reading in the library or her past experiences.

As for Xia En himself...

He was naturally on Yan Yan's side.

The premise is that Yan Yan still considers himself his captain.

……

After exchanging information.

Daisy and her brother quickly took their leave. Besides the information above, Daisy also told Shane that the Federation had given the personnel involved in this operation a name—

The Far Northern Expeditionary Force

It is said that the main force, carrying legendary powerhouses, has already arrived at the core area of the [Far North].

In comparison, Shane and the others are making slower progress.

After Daisy and the other woman left, Jane called out to Shane and said seriously.

“Captain Shane, there is one thing that Alessio is right about.”

"There are indeed some discordant voices within the Blackflame Walkers; they have become corrupted over a long period of time and through intense hatred."

"Please be sure to distinguish carefully."

Xia En murmured, "Hatred... has turned sour..."

He could completely understand that.

In the present day, there is almost no trace of the Great Yan Kingdom left in the Seven Seas.

Kingdoms on the continent, such as the Kingdom of Southorn and the Kingdom of Turin, left behind some remnants of civilization.

For the people of the Great Yan Kingdom, this was tantamount to sacrificing their homeland to protect other kingdoms.

What chilled them even more was that, at present, very few people in the Seven Seas even remembered the existence of the Great Yan Kingdom.

Not to mention the Great Yan Kingdom's past achievements in saving the world.

In this way, all their contributions, and the deaths of their relatives and friends, seem to have become meaningless.

In this situation, the Blackflame Walker might indeed do some irrational things out of hatred.

So Xia En nodded and replied, "I understand, I will be careful."

……

The next day.

The Black Swan was traveling at breakneck speed.

That evening, an ice field made of broken ice appeared in front of the Black Swan.

This ice field has obviously only been formed recently; the outer ice layer is not very thick, and there are still many cracks on the surface.

"Captain Shane, what do we do now?"

On the deck of the "Gentle Breeze," Daisy asked, "If we want to bypass this ice layer, it will probably take at least a day."

Xia En decisively ordered, "Go straight forward!"

The ice-breaking equipment previously seized from the vampire ships came in handy at this time.

Shane had already made some minor modifications to the Black Swan in the past few days.

At this moment, driven by Shane, the Black Swan suddenly steered towards the ice layer ahead.

The bow rose slightly, reaching the top of the ice, and then the ship's own weight crushed the ice.

The propellers mounted on both sides of the ship scoop up and shred the ice.

Compared to traveling on the sea, progress on the ice sheet was significantly slower.

But with the Black Swan's powerful and enduring propulsion, carving out a path through this icy wasteland is only a matter of time.

Behind them, Daisy and her brother were becoming somewhat numb to what they were seeing.

However, with the Black Swan leading the way, they were able to follow safely behind.

"Hmm? Captain, that's..."

At that moment, Joey suddenly noticed something and looked in one direction on the ice.

On that icy plain, three ships were slowly moving forward.

But unlike the clean and tidy "Gentle Breeze" and "Cold Rain", those ships looked somewhat dilapidated, exuding a wild and untamed vibe.

Xia En was no stranger to this kind of temperament.

It was obvious that those were three pirate ships!
Only pirate ships possess this rough and powerful temperament.

Shaun originally intended to keep his distance from these three unfamiliar pirate ships.

After all, pirates are generally brutal, and who knows if they might launch an attack.

Even if they are all nominally allies under the name of the "Far North Expeditionary Force", they cannot let their guard down against pirates.

Who knows if their real purpose in coming to the Cold Sea was to plunder it?
Just like the previous "Crimson Baron," didn't it also attack the "Black Swan"?
The less trouble, the better.

But then, Xian Ge, wrapped in a thick blanket, exclaimed in surprise.

"Captain Shane, those captains seem to have the aura of dragons!"

"dragon?"

Xia En raised his eyebrows.

He noticed that the stringed instrument used the word "dragon" instead of "ancient dragon".

Of course, there are creatures with dragon blood in the Seven Seas today.

However, compared to real ancient dragons, they seem to lack some crucial elements, resulting in a kind of degeneration.

It can't be considered weak, but it's still several levels below Gu Long.

Just like humans don't consider chimpanzees as their own kind.

Ancient dragons would not consider dragons of the present world as their own kind.

For some reason, Shane remembered the half-dragon Nana he had seen during the ascension ceremony, and became somewhat curious about these pirate ships with the aura of dragons.

"Then go and have a look."

Those three pirate ships were already ahead of the Black Swan's course.

It only took about ten minutes.

The Black Swan gradually approached the other party.

At this moment, Shane realized that the three ships seemed to have been temporarily anchored on the ice field.

Some crew members came down from the deck, seemingly fighting something.

Xia En picked up his binoculars and looked at the ice field beside the ship.

Amidst the broken ice, a strangely styled building stood out.

It looks a bit like a palace, and a bit like a tower.

But one thing is certain: it must have existed for a very long time, dating back to extremely distant eras.

Around this building, there is a strange structure resembling an ice sculpture.

Their bodies were pieced together from fragments of ice, barely forming a bizarre human shape.