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

Chapter 415 Vivian = Lyra? (Happy New Year's Eve!)
With a soft shout from Xia En.

A memory deep within the Lord of Cinder was suddenly triggered.

He suddenly remembered what the mysterious powerful figure who brought the prophecy had told him before the battle with the [Great Sin Apostle].

"Lord of Cinder, what I am about to say may very well determine the future of this world."

"You must remember this firmly."

The version of myself in my memory nodded emphatically.

"I understand, please go ahead."

Leila continued, "First, I hope you can keep the undead [Great Flame]."

"Seal it temporarily, or put it into a dormant state."

"Instead of destroying it outright."

Upon hearing this, the King of Cinder looked puzzled.

"why?"

"If we don't destroy the Great Flame, it will only continue to expand and become stronger over time, until even I can't defeat it."

Leila explained.

"[Da Yan] will be an extremely important part of our plan."

"On the one hand, it carries the precious memories of the Great Yan Kingdom and us."

"To enable future generations to know what happened in history."

"on the other hand."

"[Da Yan] is also the cage and tomb I prepared for that [Omniscient Sage]."

"A cage?"

Upon hearing this, Lord Cinder's expression changed.

"What does that mean?"

Leila didn't hide anything and said it directly.

"Faced with such a special existence as [Great Yan], [Omniscient Sage] could not possibly just stand by and watch."

"Based on my understanding of him."

"He will most likely take the initiative to enter the interior of [Great Yan] and become a part of [Great Yan] in order to control this unprecedented and terrifying undead."

The King of Cinder was secretly alarmed.

"To merge with the Great Flame and control this undead?"

"The Omniscient Sage, would he really be this crazy?"

Leila sighed softly.

"His madness is probably beyond our imagination."

"In fact, I can see that the Omniscient Sage's personality has a strong tendency toward self-destruction."

"His current state is definitely related to Hui Si Ming."

"I think, deep down, he might have also hoped that someone could kill him?"

At this point, the King of Cinder still didn't quite understand.

"But wouldn't that greatly increase the danger to the Great Yan?"

Lyra said, "This is both a crisis and an opportunity to completely eliminate the Omniscient Sage."

"When the Omniscient Sage combines with the Great Flame, he will gain greater power and the recognition of the world's will, thus avoiding the suppression of the Great Law's rules."

"But similarly, he will also be completely assimilated into the Great Yan."

"Once the Great Flame is destroyed, the Omniscient Sage will also be reduced to ashes."

"This is our only chance, our last hope."

Lord Cinder remained silent for a moment, his mind filled with a multitude of thoughts.

He understood what Leila meant, but such a plan was extremely risky.

[Da Yan] is an extremely dangerous existence in itself. If it were to combine with [Omniscient Sage], it would probably become even more difficult to control.

However, he also knew that the threat posed by the Omniscient Sage was far more terrifying than that of the Great Yan.

That being from beyond the [Secret Sea] has long surpassed common sense. If it is allowed to continue its reckless behavior, the entire [Seven Seas World] will be completely destroyed.

"I understand."

The Lord of Cinder finally spoke, his voice low and firm.

"I will act according to your plan, temporarily sealing [Great Yan] and waiting for [Omniscient Sage] to walk into the trap."

Lyra nodded, and then her figure gradually blurred, as if she might disappear at any moment.

Finally, a hint of pity appeared in her eyes as she looked at the Lord of Cinder.

That was sympathy for the tragic future of the King of Cinder.

But Lyra still said, "Lord of Cinder, remember, all of this is for the future of the world."

No matter how difficult the road ahead may be, you must persevere.

……

……

Time returns to the present.

The jumbled memories seemed to be awakened by a certain keyword spoken by Xia En.

Lord Cinder quickly regained his senses and immediately understood what he needed to do.

He turned his head and looked down at the Great Flame, which was ignited by black flames.

The black flames seemed to have a life of their own, twisting and leaping wildly, constantly devouring everything around them, emitting a chilling aura.

【Da Yan】became utterly ruined under those flames.

The space outside of [Great Flame] was revealed.

The glacier is breaking apart, and the huge ice mass is slowly sliding into the sea, stirring up towering waves.

The sea was no longer calm; the ice floes, like shattered mirrors, reflected the blinding flames.

The seawater undulated under the pressure of the ice, creating turbulent waves.

The sound of ice breaking echoed in the far north, and the cold wind, carrying moisture, raged across the sea.

At the boundary between ice and water, there is chaos and turmoil.

The King of Cinder knew that this was his last chance.

He suddenly stood up, and the flames burning on his body turned a brilliant golden color.

The blood and secret power within his body seemed to surge and burn.

This power subtly resonates with certain aspects of the origin of the Great Flame.

Back then, the Lord of Cinder fed the Great Flame with his own flesh and blood, naturally burying a portion of his own power within it.

"The King of Cinders said softly to himself."

"My people, now I need your strength!"

"Please lend me one last helping hand!"

As soon as he finished speaking, a brilliant golden flame also ignited within the Great Flame, which was being ignited by black fire.

In this final moment, the souls of the people of the Great Yan Kingdom still chose to believe in their king and offered him their power!
At the Lord of Cinder's summons.

Gradually.

Golden flames replaced the original black flames.

The overall aura of the Great Yan Dynasty also changed from its original deep and eerie nature to one that carried a touch of holiness and majesty.

"Oh? Is this your last resort?"

The Apostle of Sin watched this scene with a slight look of surprise in his eyes.

But soon, his expression changed back to contempt and sarcasm.

The confidence of the [Great Sin Apostle] stems from his power that transcends the entire [Seven Seas World].

In his view, no matter what methods the Lord of Cinder and his associates used, he could easily deal with them.

As he said before—

It's just adding a bit of fun to this drama whose ending is predetermined.

Just the next moment.

Suddenly, the golden light within the Great Flame burst forth, transforming into countless chains that expanded in all directions.

Those chains were formed from the remnants of the will of countless people of the Great Yan.

It is also a manifestation of a certain rule.

Golden chains gradually formed a closed space, like a giant cage, imprisoning the [Great Sin Apostle] and everyone present.

at the same time.

Amidst the chaos of ice and sea, a ship roared toward Xia En and his companions.

The ship's hull was as black as night, forming a stark contrast with the pale glaciers around it, like an elegant black swan gliding across a shattered mirror.

The bow broke through the floating ice, producing a deep rumble.

Ice shards shattered on the side of the boat, splashing up sparkling water droplets.

The sails fluttered in the cold wind, and the frost on the masts shimmered in the sunlight.

It is indeed the Black Swan!
In the distance, the rumbling of a collapsing glacier could be faintly heard, as if playing a magnificent background symphony for its journey.

On this icy sea where ice and fire intertwine, the Black Swan appears both small and resilient, carrying the mission of saving the world as it rapidly approaches the sea area where the Great Flame is located.

at last.

Just as the golden cage was about to close completely.

The Black Swan, like a black lightning bolt, pierced through the chaos of ice and fire and plunged into the cage constructed of golden flames.

The ship's hull brushed past the golden chains, sparking bursts of intense heat, as if announcing its arrival.

"Captain Shane!"

On the deck, Joey shouted, his voice piercing through the flames and howling winds.

"we are coming!"

Xia En looked at Joey and the others on the deck, a slight smile of satisfaction appearing on his lips.

Despite the critical situation, he knew he was not alone.

His crew, his ships, and the other powerful beings of the seven seas were with him.

soon.

Xia En's gaze fell on Anne and Vivian, who were standing next to Joey.

Although there was no basis for it, his intuition told him so.

The Black Swan arrived here precisely because of these two people!
"Well come."

Xia En's voice was deep and powerful: "Next, it will be the final battle."

The Apostle of Sin stood in the center of the golden cage, coldly observing everything.

His gaze swept over the Black Swan, over Shain, and finally settled on the Lord of Cinder.

The mocking smile still lingered on his lips, as if he were laughing at their overestimation of their abilities.

"That's really touching."

The Apostle of Sin said disdainfully, "A bunch of ants dare to try to shake the gods."

"Unfortunately, all your efforts have been in vain."

Lord Cinder said nothing. He slowly raised his hands, and golden flames gathered in his palms, transforming into a giant sword of fire.

On the sword's blade, the souls of countless [Great Yan] people could be faintly seen flickering.

Their beliefs and strength are all gathered here at this moment.

"【Apostle of Great Sin】!"

The Lord of Cinder's voice, like thunder, resounded throughout the entire prison.

Your arrogance will ultimately destroy you!

Before he could finish speaking, Lord Cinder suddenly swung his sword, and the brilliant golden flames transformed into a huge blade of light, slashing straight at the [Great Sin Apostle].

Faced with such an offensive, the [Great Sin Apostle] simply smiled lightly.

He raised his hand, and a ball of dark energy appeared in his palm.

The energy seemed capable of devouring everything, even attracting the surrounding flames and light, causing them to gradually dim.

Then, the [Great Sin Apostle] clenched his fist, and dark energy erupted instantly, transforming into a huge black barrier that blocked the Lord of Cinder's attack.

With a deafening roar, golden and black energies intertwined, unleashing terrifying energy fluctuations.

The entire golden cage was trembling, as if it might collapse at any moment.

But then.

The expression on the face of the Apostle of Great Sin changed slightly.

"my power……"

After making his move, he immediately realized that the link between himself and Hui Siming, through which secret power was transmitted, seemed to be severed by some force.

This prevented him from easily replenishing the secret power within his body.

The [Great Sin Apostle] looked around at the golden cage and instantly understood its effect.

"Using the Great Flame as a prison to sever my connection with my lord?"

"It is indeed a brilliant idea, but that alone cannot kill me!"

Beside them, legendary powerhouses such as Thunder Overlord, Star Elder, and Musa also instantly realized the change in the situation.

As long as the [Great Sin Apostle] loses its endless self-healing ability and secret power reserves.

They still have a sliver of hope for victory in this battle.

"Now's the time! Let's attack together!"

With a loud shout from Musa, all the legends in the arena, even those who were already seriously injured, once again mobilized their secret power and launched an attack.

An overwhelming offensive crashed down upon the [Great Sin Apostle]!
at the same time.

Shaen then leaped onto the Black Swan.

Vivian, who had been waiting for a long time, spoke directly.

"Captain Shane, please open the [Eternal Coffin] yourself."

"And I will become your sharpest spear."

At this moment, Shane noticed that Vivian's face, which had been blurry and as if veiled by a light gauze, had become unusually clear.

It was as if some kind of restriction had been lifted.

Vivian's real facial features are strikingly similar to Lyra's!
Even though Xia En had already guessed this.

But when he actually saw this scene, his heart was still filled with intense emotions.

Xia En couldn't help but ask.

"Vivian, who exactly are you?"

Vivian replied, "I am Lyra, but I am not Lyra."

"If I had to choose, I would still prefer the title 'Witch of Annihilation'."

"I will explain everything to you after this is over, if there is still a chance."

Xia En also knew that this was not the time to pry.

He forcibly suppressed his doubts and walked to the [Eternal Coffin] that Vivian had moved onto the deck.

Xia En reached out and slowly opened it.

This is unlike any previous time the [Eternal Coffin] has been opened.

The instant the crystal coffin opened, an indescribable power surged into Xia En's body.

That was a...

A power that does not belong to this Seven Seas World!

In his eyes, a desolate, lifeless world, reduced to ruins, appeared.

An aura of annihilation lingered throughout the world.

There were no living beings, no humans, and no civilization.

That world has been completely destroyed.

Just for a moment.

Xia En then understood Vivian's background.

Vivian is Lyra from that desolate world!
You could say she's from a parallel universe!
Lyra summoned the Eternal Coffin in some way.

Vivian answered her call and came to the still undestroyed Seven Seas World.

The power that Lyra spoke of, capable of completely killing the "Great Sin Apostles," was not of this world.

It does not refer to any power within the "Secret Sea".

Rather, it refers to...

The power of annihilation on another timeline!

(End of this chapter)