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

Chapter 370 [West Wind Plateau] [The Burial Place of the Ancient Dragon]

“Carles?”

"So she really came too?"

Gold's tone was somewhat complicated regarding Carles' arrival, but he didn't seem surprised.

After all, she was his daughter.

Gold knew exactly what Carles would do in this situation.
However, not long ago, his daughter was not yet a daughter.

suddenly.

Gold sensed something from Shane's tone and asked.

"You could be... Captain Shane that Carles mentioned?"

Xia En readily admitted, "It was me."

Gold's tone betrayed a hint of surprise: "I didn't expect it to be such a coincidence."

"Furthermore, Captain Shane, since you were able to join the infiltration operation, you must already be a sixth-tier Mystic, right?"

"This speed of promotion... is truly astounding."

Gold had naturally heard about Shane's original realm from Karlless.

It hasn't been long since he advanced to the sixth rank.

Even from the perspective of a legendary powerhouse like God, this was already a genius among geniuses.

However, what would God think if he knew that Shane had just defeated a legendary undead?
"rustle……"

Just then, some static came through the communicator.

Gold's voice immediately turned serious.

"The signal of the internal communicator in [Da Yan] is unstable and may be disconnected at any time."

"I'll keep it short and tell you about the intelligence we've gathered recently."

"You should know that there are five nodes inside the Great Yan."

"After sacrificing several reconnaissance soldiers, we can confirm that these five nodes are located in five different memory scenarios."

"The first scene, and the easiest to enter, is the city of Fanyan in the Great Yan Kingdom."

"This scene, in terms of danger alone, is not very dangerous, but the node seems to be located deep within the palace, under layers of protection, making it by no means easy to eliminate."

"It's best to regroup with your companions before exploring this area."

"Uh……"

Xia En hesitated for a moment, but still spoke.

"Actually, we just destroyed the node of that memory scene."

"what?"

Upon hearing this, even Colonel Gold was taken aback.

"Have you met up with the other members of the operation?"

Shane replied, "No, not counting the other companion, there are only two of us."

"It seems I underestimated Captain Shane."

Shocked as he was, Gold didn't think Shane would lie about something like this, so he continued.

"As for the second memory scene, it seems to be on a desolate, icy plain."

"However, something seems to be hidden beneath that icy plain?"

Icefield...underground...

Xia En's expression immediately changed slightly as he thought of the underground research institute that An Bing had mentioned.

Could it be that the other node is hidden in that research institute?

Moreover, since the node of the Burning City scene is the Lord of Cinder.

So, will similar situations occur in other memory scenarios?

More importantly.

In different memory fragments, the Lord of Cinder may treat them differently.

“Sand…the third node is…sand…”

At this point, the static in the communicator became more and more noticeable, and Gold also sped up his speech.

"It is suspected to be the ruins after the destruction of the Great Yan Kingdom."

"That memory scene was filled with wandering ghosts, and the level of danger was extremely high, so the information that the soldiers sent back was extremely limited."

"At present, we have determined the memory scenes where these three nodes are located."

"And you? Have you obtained any new intelligence?"

Xia En didn't hold back either, and said...

"In the setting of the City of Flames, the key element is Lord Cinder himself."

"It was with his help that we were able to eliminate a bottleneck."

"There's one more thing. It seems there are other infiltrators in the Great Yan King's Palace."

"Based on my guess, they are very likely members of the [Truth Society]. Please be careful!"

"【The Truth Society】?"

Colonel Gold's tone clearly showed some doubt.

"Weren't they acting with you?"

"No matter what, the Truth Society should be on the same page as us on this matter, right?"

It's understandable that Gold would have such thoughts.

After all, when they were trapped in the Frigid Sea, the conflict between the three major esoteric sects had not yet begun.

To the average person, no matter how fanatical the Truth Society may be, they would not stand idly by and watch the Second Great Flood arrive.

Xia En originally shared the same attitude.

However, after discovering that the founder of the "Truth Society," the "Omniscient Sage," had contact with the Lord of Cinder during the first Great Flood, the situation changed.

Xia En's thoughts then changed somewhat.

Their purpose in infiltrating the Great Yan was certainly not so kind or innocent.

However, this ultimately carries Xia En's subjective conjecture and cannot be used as real evidence.

He could only warn Gold: "In any case, please be careful of the members of the Truth Society. They may be plotting something bigger."

Upon hearing this, Gold did not delve further into the matter, but instead spoke solemnly.

“I understand, I will be wary of them.”

"Communications are about to be cut off, Captain Shane. I wish you success in your mission."

There was a "di" sound.

The voice on the communicator abruptly stopped, and Shane's mood became somewhat heavy.

It's not hard to guess that Colonel Gold and the other crew members are most likely somewhere on the King.

It shares the same space as this cabin.

However, once they open the cabin door, Shane and his companions will enter another memory scene.

It seems close, but in reality, it is far away.

Even this access to the communication frequency band may be a low-probability event.

It was practically impossible to pinpoint Colonel Gold's location and rendezvous with them.

That is probably why.

After learning about Shane and the others' situation, Colonel Gold didn't utter a single word like "request for rescue."

From just a few words from God, Shane was able to deduce—

The crew of the King are probably exhausted and nearing their limit.

After this communication was lost, it may be questionable whether we can receive God's signal again.

But now, all Xia En can do is trust them.

Suppressing his distracting thoughts, Xia En asked.

"Ms. Dark Ice, how was your rest?"

Anbing replied, "No problem, I'm ready to go anytime."

"But Captain Shane, your injury..."

She looked at Xia En with concern.

Xia En waved his hand: "It was just a minor injury, and it's completely healed now."

Upon hearing this, An Bing's expression became somewhat strange.

That was a full-force attack from a legendary expert.

Even with this special robe as protection, it's not something an ordinary person could withstand.

Didn't Xia En vomit blood earlier?

You're all better so quickly?
This physique is even more terrifying than any ancient ferocious beast.

Having witnessed Xia En's extraordinary abilities several times, Dark Ice had already grown somewhat accustomed to it. Compared to directly defeating a legend, this was merely a minor matter.

Subsequently.

Xia En and the other person walked to the door, took a deep breath, and pushed the door open.

call--

A cold, icy wind blew in my face.

What I could see was a gray sky.

Before me stretched an endless wasteland.

A layer of grayish-white frost covered the earth, making it look even more desolate and barren.

The sky and the earth in the distance were almost indistinguishable.

Standing on such an ice field makes one feel exceptionally small.

Upon seeing this icy plain, Anbing's expression immediately changed.

Past memories began to surface, making her feelings particularly complicated.

Anbing said, "This is the place where I found the family members were kidnapped by the Black Flame Walkers."

"In other words, the research institute is most likely located underground in this ice field."

"really……"

The moment Xia En saw this wasteland, he had a similar thought.

And Dark Ice's words proved this point.

Dark Ice continued, "This ice field is called the West Wind Plateau. Because of its high altitude, it is much colder than other places in the Far North."

Even after the King of Cinder established the Great Yan Kingdom, the temperature on the West Wind Plateau remained very low, making it unsuitable for ordinary people to live in.

"It's basically an undeveloped, no-man's-land."

As she spoke of these past events, a glint of light appeared in Anbing's eyes.

"However, there are two unique and rare specialties on this plateau."

"One is [Arctic Ice Crystal Ore], and the other is [Western Frost Wolf]."

"The former is an excellent material for conducting mystical energy, which can be used to make precious artifacts and can be regarded as a strategic reserve resource of the Great Yan Kingdom."

"The Lord of Cinder once established a mine here to extract ice crystals."

"The latter is a unique creature that has absorbed the icy power of the West Wind Plateau."

"Their hearts, blood, and even the horns on their heads can all be used as materials for the cultivation of the [Ice and Snow People]."

"Therefore, this is also an excellent training ground for the [People of Ice and Snow]."

“Generally, after reaching adulthood, our people come to the Westwind Plateau to hunt Frost Wolves.”

"It's both to hone practical skills and to acquire resources for cultivation."

"I see."

Xia En nodded, having gained a deeper understanding of this [Westerly Plateau].

Looking at this vast ice field, Xia En was somewhat perplexed.

Unlike the City of Flames, which has a central and precise royal palace as its target.

The ice field before us was both desolate and vast.

There are no buildings with any markings on the ground.

Finding the underground research institute here is like finding a needle in a haystack.

But given the current situation, it seems we have no choice but to bite the bullet and search anyway.

soon.

Xia En and his companion then headed deeper into the icy plains.

The icy wind, sharp as a knife, blew against the two of them, bringing a bone-chilling cold.

have to say.

The temperature in the Westerlies Plateau is indeed extremely low.

Ordinary secret travelers would probably not be able to withstand the extreme cold here.

Fortunately, Shane's physique is extraordinary.

With the Black Flame Robe for warmth, there shouldn't be any major problems for the time being.

On the other hand, Anbing beside him was not affected by the cold at all; instead, her aura became more stable and powerful.

just like……

It was as if the icy, secret power within my body had been replenished!
Moreover, an icy blue light gradually appeared in Anbing's eyes.

The ends of the hair also have a similar color.

Clearly, this is the unique bloodline talent of the [People of Ice and Snow], which allows them to draw upon the power of ice and cold for their own use.

This icy and snowy environment is like their home ground.

The people of ice and snow thrive here, allowing them to unleash their true potential.

Dark Ice spoke.

"Captain Shane, if we encounter any battles next, leave them to me."

"You should conserve your strength to deal with those more powerful enemies."

Xia En didn't stand on ceremony with An Bing and nodded.

"Alright, then I'll leave it to you, Miss Anbing."

Perhaps their words have become a jinx.

A few minutes later, several suppressed wolf howls came from not far away.

Shaen looked in the direction from which the howling came and saw several small dots appearing on the ice field.

Several large, gray-white wolves were approaching Xia En and his companion.

Strangely, these giant wolves generally have a pair of sharp horns on their heads.

For some reason, it resembled the dragon horns of the String Song in Xia En's memory.

Seeing the giant wolves approaching, Dark Ice showed no panic; instead, a look of nostalgia flashed in her eyes.

She began to introduce herself.

"That's the [West Wind Frost Wolf], it's been a long time."

"I remember my coming-of-age ceremony required me to kill a West Wind Frost Wolf alone on this icy plain."

"That was also the first bloody battle I ever experienced in my life."

Hearing this, Xia En clicked his tongue in amazement.

It's hard to believe that the elegant and sophisticated Anbing of today had such an experience in the past.

But think about it too.

The people of ice and snow must have their own unique abilities to survive in such a harsh environment as the far north.

This somewhat cruel coming-of-age ceremony is probably the reason why their people are so brave and skilled in battle.

However, Xia En was still somewhat curious about the [West Wind Frost Wolf]'s peculiar appearance.

"And what's the opposite corner?"

Dark Ice explained, "That's one of the characteristics of the [West Wind Frost Wolf]."

"It is said that an ancient dragon was once buried beneath this icy plain."

"Perhaps for this reason, the creatures on the West Wind Plateau carry some of the bloodline of ancient dragons."

"However, this legend is too ancient, and I have no idea whether it is true or false."

"The bloodline of the ancient dragon..."

Xia En looked thoughtful.

He was slightly surprised to suddenly hear a familiar name here.

But he didn't think much of it, assuming it was just a coincidence.

at the same time.

The several West Wind Frost Wolves had already closed in on Xia En and his companion.

Those wolf eyes held a thirst for prey, a chilling glint, and a hint of fear.

They probably sensed that the two humans in front of them were not ordinary, which is why they did not launch an attack immediately.

Seeing this, Shane let out a low growl.

The ancient dragon bloodline within him was thus activated, radiating the majesty of a dragon.

"Awooo! Awooo—"

The frost wolves were so frightened by the mere presence that they tucked their tails between their legs and fled in panic.

Anbing glanced at Xia En with a cold look: "Captain Xia En, didn't we agree that I would take action?"

(End of this chapter)