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

Chapter 377 [Replicating the Great Yan] and [The Eternal Coffin]

In an instant.

Xia En's vision was overwhelmed by an ocean of points and lines.

Having gained experience from previous attempts to activate the [Peeping Eye], I was able to gain insight into the world.

He was already somewhat familiar with this scene.

Now, what Shaen needs to do is to find the connection between this member of the [Truth Society] and his true self amidst this chaotic array of points and lines.

Shaun first eliminated the threads wrapped around his body.

Those dots and lines are merely the key points of this projection of consciousness.

Even if it's damaged, it won't affect him in reality.

As if sensing the requirements of Xia En's target, the [Peeping Eye] began to remove the unnecessary lines one by one.

The entire field of vision suddenly became much more open.

The things hidden beneath the intricate tangled threads were soon clearly revealed to Shane.

It only took a short while.

Xia En found several particularly obvious threads leading to the outside world.

Just as Xia En's gaze fell upon these lines...

The man from the Truth Society sensed something amiss and a strong sense of foreboding suddenly arose in his heart.

He suddenly looked up at Xia En, his expression a mixture of shock and anger.

"What...what did you do to me?"

Xia En glanced at him unexpectedly.

"Hmm? You actually felt it?"

It seems that this man has a very keen sense of danger.

That's perfect, because only when he senses danger will he feel fear and honestly tell Xia En what he wants to know.

Xia En's mind raced, but his face remained impassive as he chuckled.

"It seems you've already noticed."

“Even if this is just a projection, I have a way to destroy your soul directly through it.”

Upon hearing this, the man, who had previously acted indifferent to his life and death and left himself to Xia En's disposal, couldn't help but change his expression.

He spoke with bluster but was actually cowardly.

"impossible."

"【Butterfly Dream】is an absolutely safe dream technology."

"No matter what you do, you can't harm my true form."

【Butterfly Dream】.

Dream technology.

These two words made Xia En suddenly realize something.

He had previously wondered how members of the [Truth Society] could project their consciousness into the [Great Flame].

Now, upon hearing this, the answer is undoubtedly obvious.

That is...

A dream!

In the Seven Seas World, there is such a legend—

This world is nothing more than the dream of a butterfly too large to be imagined.

And when someone dreams of this butterfly, it will wake up from its sleep.

The whole world will also shatter and disappear like a bubble.

Of course, this is just a legend.

But it has a subtle resemblance to the story of "Zhuangzi's dream of a butterfly" that Xia En knew.

The name "Butterfly Dream" likely originated from this.

Clearly, the Truth Society's infiltration relied on this so-called dream technology.

The subconscious mind of a person in a dream is brought into the body of [Da Yan].

At this moment, their true forms were undoubtedly asleep.

Even if they suffer fatal injuries in their dreams, they will simply wake up from the dream.

That's why he said it's an absolutely safe dream technology.

However, Shane's [Peeping Eyes] won't care about this or that.

If he finds that crucial thread leading to their true soul, he can inflict real harm on them.

at the same time.

Jane, who was standing nearby, also noticed the glint in Xia En's eyes.

A hint of surprise crept into his expression.

Even she couldn't definitively say that she could cause real harm to members of the Truth Society who were in the "Butterfly Dream" state.

However, Jane had a feeling that Shane's eyes could indeed do that.

Those eyes seemed to hold the power of some kind of rule.

Before entering the Great Flame, Captain Xia En didn't seem to have mastered this power.

How could Captain Shane have made another breakthrough in such a short time?
However, this was a crucial moment, and Jane did not ask Shane any questions.

In the time it takes to speak.

Shaun did not stop searching for that crucial line.

With the activation of secret power.

A slight stinging sensation came from Xia En's eyes.

Clearly, maintaining such a field of vision for an extended period of time would place a considerable burden on the [Gaze of Secrets].

Fortunately, at this point, the remaining interfering line segments were finally eliminated by Shane.

Xia En's gaze fell on one of the lines emitting a white light.

Unlike other lines.

This line gives off a feeling of "being alive," and carries an aura different from that of the man.

That probably comes from his original body.

"Got you!"

Xia En's eyes lit up, and he gently touched the invisible lines with his large hand.

"what!"

The "threads" that tugged at his soul were being manipulated, and the man couldn't help but cry out in pain, his gaze towards Xia En growing increasingly terrified.

He murmured in disbelief.

"You actually..."

Xia En said calmly, "Now, you should believe that I do indeed have the ability to kill you, right?"

"Tell me, what is your purpose in coming inside [Great Yan]?"

At this moment, the man from the [Truth Society] finally began to show signs of struggle.

Their previous reliance was precisely on the technology of [Butterfly Dream].

Even if captured by the enemy, their lives would not be in danger.

But at this moment, Xia En's appearance undoubtedly shattered their understanding and completely threatened their lives.

The three were forced to choose between their lives and keeping the secret.

If they were core members of the "Truth Society".

For example, if someone is among the top 100 in the truth index, they might choose the latter.

However, the three of them were just ordinary members of the Truth Society, so it was naturally difficult for them to be willing to die for the organization.

at this time.

Another member of the Truth Society suddenly unleashed an aura of secret power.

However, this secret power was not used to attack Xia En and the others, but was directly aimed at his own throat.

His purpose is clear.

That is to commit suicide before Shane can kill him.

If they can wake up from this dream, they will naturally survive.

However, his actions clearly did not escape Jane's notice, who had been keeping a close eye on them.

Jane gently reached out her hand.

That mysterious power vanished without a trace, and even its aftershocks disappeared.

"Do you want to commit suicide early and return to reality?"

A cold glint flashed across Jane's face: "Not a bad idea."

"However, in front of me, you can't even commit suicide."

These words plunged the three into utter despair. The last remaining person hesitated for a moment before asking...

"If we tell you, will you let us go back alive?"

Jane replied.

"Of course, I vouch for it in my name, Lady Tranquility."

Upon hearing this, the three of them finally showed a hint of relief.

The first man captured sighed, "Since that's the case, then I'll tell you."

"Actually, there are two tasks assigned from above."

"One task is to assist former members of the [Truth Society] in opening a passage to the forbidden zone."

"Other combat personnel are already on standby near the passage, ready to enter as soon as it opens."

"Another thing is to collect as much information and data as possible from within the research institute."

"Gathering information?"

Xia En frowned slightly: "What kind of information exactly should we collect?"

Now that the man had started, he felt no more pressure to explain further, so he simply spoke his mind.

"For example, the topographical map inside this research institute, and the materials used in the construction of the research."

"There is also information about some well-known researchers and strong individuals within the institute."

"This is……"

After listening, Shane not only failed to understand the Truth Society's intentions, but became even more confused.

Because this kind of thing is practically like some kind of bizarre archaeological activity.

It's something only an archaeologist with a deep interest in history would do.

Regardless of whether there are such people in the [Truth Society] who go to great lengths to secretly come to [Da Yan] without the knowledge of the Federal military, just to conduct archaeological research.

It's really strange no matter how you look at it, right?

But soon, Shane remembered something.

Edward, the Undertaker and Observer, who was Joey's father, did something similar!
They traveled to the [Ascension Ritual] in the Secret Sea to gather information about the [Pirate King] Augustine.

Moreover, this has happened more than once.

These two things look remarkably similar.

Shaen already knew that in recent years, one of the plans of the [Truth Society] was to use a machine called [Truth] to replicate the most amazing geniuses from various eras in history.

So, could they be collecting information about the interior of [Da Yan] for a similar purpose?

Since there are prisoners readily available right in front of us.

Xia En simply asked his question directly.

The man was slightly taken aback: "I didn't expect you to even know about that plan."

"Although the higher-ups didn't say it explicitly, we all guessed it..."

"Their true purpose may be to try to recreate the historical 'Great Yan Kingdom'."

"what?"

Unbeknownst to them, Dark Ice had arrived beside them.

Upon hearing these words, Anbing couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.

"What does it mean?"

The man glanced at her, unaware of the stranger's identity, and continued speaking.

"It's about... creating a space that's almost exactly the same as the old [Great Yan Kingdom]."

"All people and things will become what history looks like."

"You can think of it as a real version of the Great Yan Kingdom. You can even live there until the end of time without worrying about it being destroyed by the awakening of the Great Yan Kingdom."

"To replicate the Great Yan Kingdom..."

Upon hearing this, Xia En couldn't help but show a hint of shock.

The purpose of this seems to be nothing short of unbelievable.

But for some reason, Shane felt that the Truth Society did indeed possess such an ability.

Moreover, the current Great Yan provides them with invaluable and realistic first-hand information.

If we simply copy the memories of the Great Yan Dynasty one-to-one, maybe... we really can do it?
But here's the thing.

Why is the Truth Society doing this?
It's impossible that there are still old-timers in the upper echelons of the Truth Society who still yearn for the Great Yan Kingdom, right?

Xia En had a vague feeling.

Gathering information about the Great Flame is merely a secondary objective of the Truth Society.

Their true objective remains the same: to seize something within the research institute's restricted area.

It was only because these three members of the "Truth Society" were of such low rank that they were unaware of it.

only.

For Anbing, replicating the Great Yan Kingdom from her memories held extraordinary significance.

Those people she once cared about, including Xiao Wan in front of her, will all appear vividly before her eyes.

It is not just a dream that can end at any time.

Therefore, after hearing these words, her expression changed several times as she fell into deep thought.

Shaen glanced at her with slight concern, but continued to inquire about some details of the [Truth Society]'s operation from the three of them, thus learning—

The members of the [Truth Society] had previously visited the royal palace in the City of Flames.

However, before they could do anything, the Lord of Cinder discovered them and forcibly expelled them from the memory scene where the palace was located.

This is undoubtedly connected to what Xia En had experienced before.

At last.

Shane then asked, "Do you really not know what the Truth Society wants to seize?"

"If you don't tell the truth, you should know what will happen to you."

Jian Zheng, standing to the side, watched them intently, runes seemingly appearing in his eyes, clearly indicating that he had activated a secret technique to distinguish between truth and lies.

Seeing this, the man paused for a moment and said.

"We really don't know the specific purpose."

"But I've heard my superiors mention a name..."

Xia En asked, "What is it?"

"【The Eternal Coffin】".

Upon hearing the name, Xia En's expression changed slightly, and he looked at An Bing not far away.

Not long ago, Dark Ice awoke from the replica of the Eternal Coffin.

Since there is a replica of the Eternal Coffin, it means that Lord Cinder must have studied its original form.

Therefore, its true form may be hidden inside this research institute.

but.

Why is the Eternal Coffin now connected to the Truth Society?
—In Xia En's understanding, the replica of the [Eternal Coffin] only seemed to have the ability to put others into a slumber for thousands of years, so that their bodies would not decay.

While this ability is rare, it shouldn't be something that the members of the Truth Society value so highly.

Could it be that.

Is there some secret hidden in the original "Eternal Coffin" that he is unaware of?
At that moment, Xiao Wan walked over from the side.

"Sister Anbing, Mr. Xia En, I have finished taking care of it."

"Now we can head to the restricted area."

Xia En nodded: "I understand."

Then, he looked at Jane beside him with a questioning gaze.

"Ms. Jian, what should we do with those three?"

Jane said calmly, "Kill them all."

Upon hearing this, the three of them immediately widened their eyes in astonishment.

"Lady Tranquility? You!"

Jane said calmly, "I am no longer the Lady of Tranquility."

"This name, of course, cannot restrain me."

"Besides, as enemies, I won't let you take my message back to the Truth Society."

"Kindness to your enemies is cruelty to yourself."

Xia En glanced at Jane with a hint of surprise.

Clearly, Jane was not a pedantic person.

She also has her own flexible ways of dealing with enemies.

Without hesitation, Xia En used the [Peeping Eye] to kill the three of them, and then followed Xiao Wan into the restricted area of ​​the research institute.

(End of this chapter)