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

Chapter 350 [The Flame of the Past]

Hearing Xia En's answer and seeing the determination in the man's expression, a hint of admiration flashed in Moritz's eyes.

He exclaimed, "No wonder he was chosen by the King of Cinder."

"Captain Shane, congratulations on passing the final test."

Upon hearing this, Xia En raised an eyebrow and asked in surprise.

"Salary King? Assessment?"

Soon, Xia En suddenly realized what was happening.

He had been wondering how Moritz knew the name of someone as insignificant as himself.

Looking back now, it's clearly related to the Lord of Cinder!

only……

"The one chosen by the Lord of Cinder?"

Xia En's expression was a bit strange. Why did this statement sound so odd?
at the same time.

Moritz had no intention of being the riddle solver and offered to explain to Shane instead.

"In fact, the reason I included you in this operation was because of the recommendation of the Lord of Cinder."

"At the time, he even said—"

"'If there's anyone below the legendary level who can resolve this hidden danger, it can only be Captain Shane.'"

Moritz's tone carried a hint of surprise.

"This is the first time I've heard such a comment from the Lord of Cinder."

"To be precise, throughout history, there are very few people who have received such praise from the King of Cinder, aren't there?"

Xia En was also somewhat surprised, thinking to himself.

"Yan Yan... so that's how you see me?"

Moritz's gaze swept over Shane, and he spoke earnestly.

"I was initially skeptical of this claim as well."

"However, after seeing Captain Shane in person, I can somewhat understand why the Lord of Cinder said those words."

Instead of continuing the topic, Xia En asked directly.

"Where is Flame... oh no, Lord Cinder now?"

"Could I go see him?"

Whether it was the lost memories of the Blackflame Walkers, or the reasons for the sanctuaries and Dark Ice's anger, Xia En was filled with many questions.

And these questions can probably only be answered by Yan Yan.

But at this time.

Moritz shook his head and said, "Unfortunately, the Lord of Cinder is currently on the front lines against the Great Flame."

"In fact, the main reason we were able to temporarily seal off the Great Flame was the power of the Lord of Cinder."

"Even the entire infiltration plan was proposed by Lord Cinder."

At this point, Moritz sighed with a hint of shame.

"It is shameful that we have to rely on the kings of the old era to solve the crisis that is clearly our generation's crisis."

"However, the Lord of Cinder must also harbor some special feelings for the [Great Flame], which has now become an undead..."

Upon hearing this, Xia En fell silent.

The Great Yan Kingdom was founded by King Xin.

Those who died were all subjects of the King of Cinder.

At this moment, the entire Great Yan Kingdom has become a wandering undead on the icy sea, and even the King of Cinder has to find ways to destroy it.

Just imagining this feeling made Xia En feel heavy-hearted and a little heartbroken.

Is this the pain that Yan Yan has to endure after regaining his memories?
No wonder, before Yan Yan's memories truly awakened, he often showed such a lonely expression.

If possible, Xia En still hopes that Yan Yan will always be Yan Yan, rather than the Lord of Cin burdened with a painful past.

"Sorry, I've gone off on a tangent."

Moritz's voice pulled Shane back from his memories.

"By the way, Lord Cinder also asked me to pass on something to you, which seems to be helpful for your rank advancement."

As he spoke, Moritz took out a palm-sized wooden box from his pocket and handed it to Shane.

The wooden box has dark red patterns that resemble both flames and blood, and it is quite warm.

Xia En was quite familiar with the aura emanating from it.

This is precisely the secret power of Yan Yan's flames.

Moreover, Shane had a gut feeling that the contents of this wooden box would help him take a big step forward on his secret journey!

Moritz added, "I suggest you open this box in a quiet and safe environment."

"It would be bad if we were to waste the Lord of Cinder's good intentions."

Xia En nodded: "I will."

"Is there anything else you want to ask?"

Moritz looked at Shane gently, like an elder who had high hopes for his junior.

"I can answer any questions I have."

After a moment's thought, Xia En asked, "What exactly is your realm...?"

He was genuinely curious about the strange aura emanating from Moritz.

Upon hearing this, Moritz frankly replied, "If I had to say, I'd probably call myself a pseudo-legend?"

"I once reached the legendary rank, but in one battle, I suffered a wound that would never heal."

"Not only was his vitality severely damaged, but his rank also dropped, and he will never be able to advance any further in his life."

"Even so, I have seen the scenery beyond the legendary level and I also have some means to fight against the legendary level."

Xia En nodded knowingly: "I see."

Moritz continued, "The female manager on your ship is actually also a 'pseudo-legend'."

“But unlike my inability to make any progress, Ms. Jane simply doesn’t want to make a breakthrough.”

Xia En opened his eyes slightly, a hint of surprise flashing in them.

He hadn't expected Moritz to mention Jane's name.

Moreover, it's not hard to tell from his tone that he and Jane seem to be quite familiar with each other.

only……

What does it mean to not want to break through?
Moritz noticed Shane's surprise and offered an explanation.

"Actually, Ms. Jane and I are old friends. When she worked at the Federal Library, I visited her several times."

Upon hearing this, Xia En immediately thought of the rumors about Jane on [Liuli Island]—

The children of a high-ranking federal official once threw a tantrum because of Jane's cold attitude, but were eventually taken to the library by their parents to apologize.

The case is solved!
With such a general as an old friend, how could an ordinary playboy cause any trouble?

Thinking deeper, was Moritz really Jane's only friend?

Thinking back to Musa, Shane couldn't help but feel a little emotional.

That's the benefit of living long enough!
Do you even know what connections are?
"Back then, Ms. Jian was truly stunning and captivated the hearts of countless young men on [Liuli Island]."

A look of reminiscence appeared in Moritz's eyes.

Then, he chuckled self-deprecatingly: "Actually, I also pursued Ms. Jian back then, but I was ruthlessly rejected in the end."

Moritz looked at Shane with a strange, envious gaze.

"So, after learning that Ms. Jane had actually left the Great Library with a young boy and boarded a pirate ship."

"My feelings are quite complicated."

Shane: "..."

Hearing this, he couldn't help but feel curious.

Just how remarkable was Jane back then that even prominent figures like Moritz and Musa were captivated by her charm?

Moritz spoke again: "As for why Ms. Jane is unwilling to break through to the legendary realm, you should ask her yourself."

After ending that topic, Moritz spoke with unusual candor.

"To be honest, the Federation chose me as the commander of the Far North Expeditionary Force mainly to take advantage of my reputation and prestige."

"This would allow for the allocation and command of several major army groups. If the generals of other army groups were replaced, there would likely be some conflicts arising from military achievements and power struggles." Moritz's attitude suddenly became serious when this matter was mentioned.

"Actually, I've noticed that there are some overly optimistic voices within the Far North Expeditionary Force, especially among the Federation's regular army."

"They believed that this expedition would definitely be a success, and they even started thinking about what would happen after the victory and preparing to divide up the military merits."

"Having self-confidence is certainly a good thing, but blind self-confidence becomes arrogance."

Shaun was also influenced by Moritz's attitude and began to seriously consider the issue.

Upon reflection, he realized that along his journey, he did indeed feel that the military lacked a sense of tension.

Only after hearing Moritz's words did Shane realize the seriousness of the situation.

The Federal regular army is powerful, but precisely because of their power, they haven't encountered an opponent who is willing to fight with all their might for far too long.

Take the previous conflict between the three major esoteric sects as an example. The federal government always remained on the sidelines and did not really take action.

Even so, the three major cults never launched an attack on the Federal Navy.

This also demonstrates the strength of the Federal Regular Army.

In the eyes of many soldiers, the seemingly intense conflict between the three religions was nothing more than a minor skirmish.

Over time, this has led to an increasingly inflated sense of self-confidence within the military.

Beside him, Carles nodded slightly, agreeing with this statement.

Moritz paused for a moment, then continued.

"In fact, this trend is particularly pronounced among young people."

“And my grandson Benny is one of the leading figures of the younger generation.”

Xia En was slightly taken aback.

Another question he wanted to ask earlier was how to deal with Benny's provocation.

After all, judging from Benny's attitude, he clearly had no intention of giving up.

Shaun never expected that Moritz would bring up the matter himself.

Moritz looked intently at Shane.

"To be honest, this old man does have some selfish motives of his own."

“My son and daughter-in-law both died on the battlefield, so I don’t want Benny to follow in their footsteps.”

His conversation changed.

"However, I also understand that dying on the battlefield is a soldier's destiny."

"If Benny earns this spot through his own merit, I won't stop him."

"Captain Shane, I hope you will accept Benny's challenge, not for the sake of this spot, but to wake him up."

"It also lets those overconfident soldiers understand that there are always people better than you, and mountains beyond mountains."

After saying this, Moritz stood up and, under the shocked gaze of Karl-Heinz, bowed deeply to Shane.

"please!"

Shaen instinctively tried to avoid the bow, but found that his body was bound by some invisible force, and he could only accept Moritz's bow.

After Moritz straightened his back again.

A wry smile crept across Xia En's face: "General, do you have that much faith in me?"

If he were to lose to Benny in the end, wouldn't Moritz's statements and words at this moment become a joke?

Moritz smiled confidently.

"To be precise, I don't trust you, but rather the judgment of myself and the Lord of Cinder!"

Xia En was speechless.

dong dong!

Just then, there was a knock on the door.

Moritz frowned and said, "Come in."

The person who pushed open the door was a soldier with an anxious expression.

He reported directly, "General, a legendary-level monster has appeared not far from the [Far Northern Expeditionary Force] camp!"

"Come so fast!"

Moritz's eyes narrowed, but he didn't seem flustered. Instead, he picked up the military cap on the table and slowly put it on.

His movements were meticulous.

At the same time, his demeanor changed rapidly.

In the blink of an eye, that gentle and approachable demeanor vanished, replaced by a chilling, iron-blooded air.

His slightly hunched back straightened up again, like a great spear.

Just by standing there, he exuded an aura of sharp brilliance, his menacing aura overflowing and overwhelming, making him impossible to ignore.

It was only at this moment that Xia En truly came to know the Commander-in-Chief of the Far North Expeditionary Force!
After hesitating for a moment, Shane asked, "Do you need our help?"

Moritz waved his hand: "Your primary task now is to prepare for the infiltration operation."

"As for the safety of the camp, you don't need to worry, because..."

"I will take action!"

With that, Moritz walked toward the door.

Before stepping out the door, Moritz turned back to look at Shane and the other person and said earnestly.

"The future belongs to you young people."

"Now, let this old fellow hold you up one more time."

……

……

After watching Moritz leave.

A sense of urgency also arose in Xia En's heart.

It wasn't for Benny's challenge, but for this infiltration operation.

Infiltrate the body of a being that transcends even legend.

Just imagining it makes you realize how extremely dangerous it is.

For most people who attempt to escape via secret means, the chances of survival are extremely slim.

Shaen does have a hidden escape route, namely the [Rhine Secret Realm], but it cannot be ruled out—

Within the body of [Da Yan], the light gate of [Kong Shou Xin Yin] is restricted and cannot be opened.

Therefore, we should try to consider the worst-case scenario.

Therefore, the difficulty of eliminating the Great Flame from within and leaving its body alive must be extremely absurd.

Even Xia En didn't have much confidence.

All he can do now is to improve his strength as much as possible.

If we can advance to the sixth rank before the operation begins, that would be even better.

Trusting Moritz, Shane truly ignored the legendary "filthy creature" that had appeared and disregarded the safety of the camp.

Instead, after returning to his room, he entered the [Rhine Secret Realm].

A new hut was built in the place where he usually secluded himself.

That's where Feiya trains.

Sensing the steadily increasing energy within the cabin, Shane put aside his worries and went into another room.

After my mind gradually calmed down...

Shane opened the dark red wooden box that Moritz had handed over.

laugh--

The moment the wooden box was opened.

A ball of fire suddenly leaped out.

A rich and vibrant secret power suddenly spread out, like a spring breeze, making Xia En feel refreshed.

At the same time, the secret power within his body seemed to be stimulated by this power, gradually becoming restless and even boiling!
The scene before my eyes suddenly changed.

Before the light and shadow flashed by, he only saw one name on the panel—

[The Flame of the Past!]

(End of this chapter)