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

Chapter 384 The Secret of the Eternal Coffin
As he said those words.

The power of the so-called "Command Stone" mentioned by the members of the "Truth Society" descended upon Augustine once again.

His expression gradually became indifferent and cold.

His original humanity is being stripped away from his soul.

Seeing this, Leila sighed softly.

"I will help you get out of this predicament."

Having said that, Lyra didn't hesitate any longer and pointed directly at Augustine.

The power of time and space is revealed once again.

It enveloped Augustine like a viscous liquid.

But this time.

The effect of the [Command Stone] was fully activated. Augustine no longer sat idly by and waited for his death. A cold light flashed in his eyes, and he began to struggle violently.

The sound of crashing waves rose again beside him.

The surrounding air seemed to have transformed into a vast ocean.

A terrifying force is steadily accumulating.

Seeing this, Xia En vaguely understood—

The laws that Augustine mastered were probably related to the "sea" or "vast ocean".

The sea.

Compared to the passage of time, this event seems rather ordinary.

This is a scene that people in this world take for granted.

The upper limit seems to be extremely limited.

But it's important to know that common does not mean ordinary.

Moreover, in this world...

【Secret Sea】can also be considered a type of ocean.

on the other hand.

The same law, when applied by different practitioners, can produce drastically different effects.

In Augustine's hands, the law of the "sea" symbolizes a vast, all-encompassing power.

At this moment, as this power of law was activated...

The spacetime power that Lyra invested was like being swept into a terrifying vortex made up of the ocean.

It was like a giant millstone, constantly devouring and eroding her power.

Xia En narrowed his eyes slightly, already prepared to make a move.

But then, Leila said something.

"Shane, leave this battle to me."

"You can take this opportunity to observe the clash of the laws of power, which will be of great benefit to your future advancement to legend."

Upon hearing this, Xia En immediately calmed himself down.

A faint light flashed in the Eye of the Secret, carefully observing the battle between the two.

If it were anyone else, Shane might have thought this was just spouting nonsense.

But since it was Lyra who said it, he naturally chose to believe her first and then believe her.

At this very moment, within the vision of the [Peeping Eyes].

Two completely different laws are engaged in a battle that is invisible to the naked eye.

Lyra's spacetime laws are like a vast net, trapping Augustine within.

Augustine's Law of the Sea, on the other hand, constantly draws this force into his own domain, showing a subtle tendency to assimilate it.

If it's just ordinary secret power.

Perhaps they were already swallowed up by the illusory sea conjured by Augustine in the very first moment.

But obviously.

Lyra's spacetime power is on the same level as his.

This meant that... although the power of spacetime was involved, it showed no signs of being crushed.

This is like...

A stone mill can grind grains, but it is almost impossible to crush diamonds, which are much harder.

Quite the opposite.

When such extremely hard impurities are mixed into the grinding disc.

Its own operation may experience some lag, or even severe wear and tear.

Just like right now.

After involving Lyra's spacetime power in the ocean realm created by Augustine.

The entire field has gradually become stagnant and sluggish.

It's like a sophisticated instrument with several mischievous gears stuck inside.

Ordinary people simply cannot see the details of this kind of power of law in conflict.

However, in Xia En's [Peeping Eyes], two distinct laws of power are clearly presented.

And subtly.

Shaun could also see things that were even more mysterious and indescribable.

It seemed like the two people had different understandings of the power of the laws.

Or perhaps... a unique mark they bear?
brand?

Suddenly, a realization dawned on Xia En.

The essence of achieving legendary status and mastering the power of laws may simply be... leaving one's own mark on the [Great Laws].

Only in this way can legendary Pathfinders gain the recognition of the Great Law and thus master power beyond that of ordinary Pathfinders.

Because the Great Law is a set of rules that transcends the limitations of the Secret Realm and pervades the entire Secret Sea.

It naturally possesses an extremely high status and level.

When a shaman leaves their mark on it, it is equivalent to completing the sublimation of their own spirituality, and from then on they are no longer an ordinary being.

This is why there is such an insurmountable gap between the legendary and the non-legendary.

Strictly speaking...

Xia En was able to defeat the legendary powerhouse because he gained the incredible ability of the "Prying Eyes" by witnessing the "Great Law".

It can be considered that the Great Law has triumphed over the Great Law.

On the other hand.

By observing the battle between the two.

Shaen also discovered that the degree of understanding of different laws determines the depth of the mark left by a legendary powerhouse on the [Great Law].

Perhaps this is why there is such a huge gap in strength between two legends.

In the case of fighting Augustine.

Shayne certainly wouldn't have noticed these details.

But for now.

Lyra, however, created an excellent viewing environment for him, allowing him to clearly and vividly witness this legendary battle.

This is how these realms of legend and laws came about.

Shane naturally saw through Lyra's good intentions.

He couldn't help but look at her with gratitude.

I have to admit, occasionally being a kept man doesn't feel so bad, does it?

Meanwhile, Xia En was observing from the sidelines.

The battle on the field quickly escalated into a fierce and intense situation.

Under the manipulation of Lyra and Augustine.

The collision between the two forces of law became increasingly intense, to the point that they manifested as physical entities in the air.

A long, elegant dragon vaguely appeared, confronting the vast sea below.

One after another, towering waves surged across the sea, seemingly capable of swallowing any ship whole.

But as the giant waves approached the dragon, they involuntarily stopped.

This is clearly the effect of the power of spacetime.

next moment.

The waves were smashed apart by the dragon's claws.

It seemed that no matter how strong the wind and waves were, they could not shake its shape.

"It's time to end it."

Leila sighed softly.

Immediately afterwards, a glint of emerald light flashed in her eyes, and she extended her left hand in a loose clenching motion.

hum-

A faint tremor came from somewhere in the hall.

Xia En turned his head and was slightly taken aback.

Because the direction from which the tremor came was none other than the location of the [Eternal Coffin] in the deepest part of the icy hall!

As the coffin continued to vibrate, it rose upwards.

Only then did Shaen truly see what the [Eternal Coffin] looked like.

Immediately, Xia En's eyes widened, and he froze on the spot.

At the same time, a huge wave of emotions surged within me.

Because... that [Eternal Coffin] had a crystal-like outer shell, clear and transparent, radiating an indescribable mysterious aura.

Its appearance is exactly the same as the crystal coffin on the Black Swan that carries Vivian, the Ghost Lady!
In other words.

The Eternal Coffin, which the Truth Society sought so desperately and paid such a huge price to obtain, was actually on Shane's ship from the very beginning?
And it has been sailing with the Black Swan for such a long time?
Xia En was deeply shaken and murmured to himself.

"Is the Crystal Coffin the [Coffin of Eternity]?"

"My previous guess was actually true?"

"So, what kind of being is Vivian among them?"

Upon suddenly learning the truth, even Xia En's thoughts were somewhat confused.

Actually.

Shaun had this suspicion when he saw the replica of the Eternal Coffin.

But at the time, he himself felt that this conjecture was a bit far-fetched, so he directly rejected it.

And now.

Lyra's use of the Eternal Coffin completely confirmed his suspicions.

at this time.

Lyra didn't have time to pay attention to Shaun's speculations, and instead summoned the Eternal Coffin to her front.

Immediately afterwards, an extremely terrifying icy power dissipated.

"This is?"

Xia En was startled at first, then suddenly realized what was going on.

As Xiao Wan had mentioned before, those prisoners of the "Ice and Snow People" all carried devices that extracted the secret power of ice and cold.

Furthermore, the Lord of Cinder would also periodically transfer a portion of his icy secret power to them.

Now it seems that all that icy, secret power has undoubtedly been transferred into this [Eternal Coffin] and stored there.

Perhaps, its role within this research institute is simply to serve as a container for storing the secret power of icy coldness.

And at this time.

Lyra, however, used it as a deadly move to help Augustine escape from his predicament.

Soon, in Lyra's hands, the Eternal Coffin opened a tiny crack.

The icy power, seemingly capable of freezing everything, flowed out.

however.

This icy power was not directed at the sea region surrounding Augustine.

Rather, it is her own power of time.

Shane was initially surprised.

But he soon understood Lyra's intention.

The freezing power, along with Lyra's own power of time, connected with the secret forces that had seeped into the ocean.

It was a natural progression to invade Augustine's territory.

That power to freeze time, amplified by the power of ice and cold, unleashed an unexpected and miraculous effect.

More and more traces of freezing began to emerge from the air around Augustine and rapidly expanded inward.

Even with Lyra's spacetime power alone, Augustine's domain could not completely eliminate it.

Not to mention the sudden addition of this icy power.

in a blink.

Time and space around him seemed to stand still.

He could no longer move.

Without a doubt, this is a "dying" situation.

When these two forces spread into Augustine's body, a relieved smile appeared on his face.

He opened his mouth slightly, his lips moving only slightly.

The lip movements seemed to be saying...

"Thank you!"

Then, as expected, nothing unexpected happened.

The freezing power invaded Augustine's heart, causing it to stop beating.

This clone, controlled by the Truth Society, thus perished completely.

He looked at Augustine's corpse in front of him.

Xia En, however, was not in a good mood.

He could tell that Augustine did not have a particularly strong fighting spirit in this battle.

Rather, it would be more accurate to say that Augustine's battle was actually an attempt to find liberation.

Furthermore, this body is not his original form.

It's only natural that he would be defeated by Lyra.

What weighed heavily on Xia En's mind was...

Since it has a designation like "B5".

This indicates that before him, there were "B4", "B3", and even a copy with sequence A.

The thought of having to go through several similar battles in the future is unbearable.

Xia En's mood was anything but relaxed.

at the same time.

The Grand Elder, who had come to the hall with the members of the [Truth Society], and several [Ice People] had already been subdued by Jane, Dark Ice, and the others.

They stood still, like quails.

Though their eyes held resentment, all they could do was rage helplessly.

Even Augustine, who had defeated two legends of the Great Yan Dynasty, fell to Layla.

What room did they have left to resist?
Shane glanced at the group of people before turning his gaze to Layla beside him.

Until then.

He could finally ask the questions that had been bothering him.

Shane's first question was—

"Laila, why are you here?"

Leila didn't hide anything and spoke directly.

"Here's the thing."

"In my search for a way to stop the cataclysmic disaster, I have traveled almost the entire continent."

Finally, in this far north, I found a glimmer of hope.

"The king of the Great Yan Kingdom proposed a plan."

"So I decided to help him give it a try."

Leila recounted the story in a calm and unhurried manner.

But behind that calm tone lies a story that defies description.

"However, I did not reveal my true identity to him, but only temporarily lent him this [Eternal Coffin]."

"When I realized that the [Eternal Coffin] had been touched, I used the teleportation array engraved on it to get here."

Looking at Shane in front of her, Leila sighed softly.

"But now I also know that the Lord of Cinder's plan has probably failed, hasn't it?"

"Because even I, who am here, am nothing more than a phantom projected from memories."

Upon hearing this, Xia En was startled.

Judging from Leila's previous attitude.

He had already guessed that Leila might already know about his current situation.

But hearing Leila say these words herself made him feel particularly complicated.

It was so hard to finally see each other.

However, he discovered that he was not his true self at that moment.

You must feel terrible to feel like that, right?

Suppressing his chaotic thoughts, Xia En looked at the [Eternal Coffin] standing before him.

At this moment, through the translucent coffin wall.

As you can see, the coffin was completely empty; there was nothing inside.

Unlike in later generations, it did not become the place where Vivian's remains were placed.

So, Shane couldn't help but ask.

"...And what is this [Eternal Coffin]?"

Leila answered directly.

"In fact, the Eternal Coffin is a relic from another timeline."

"It comes from... a destroyed Seven Seas World."

(End of this chapter)