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

Chapter 425 [The Intersection of Two Worlds] [Facing the Black Tide]

"Vivian?"

Xia En's pupils contracted slightly, and he was startled.

Vivian's words undoubtedly confirmed his guess.

The scene before him was the Seven Seas World, which had already been destroyed on another timeline.

However, he was more worried about Vivian's current condition than about this matter.

Xia En immediately asked, "Vivian, how are you now?"

"I'm okay."

Vivian's voice carried a hint of weakness and exhaustion.

However, it is much better than the previous state of being in a deep sleep.

She exclaimed, "To be honest, I thought I would never wake up again."

"It's so good to see Captain Shane again."

"However, my current condition is not very stable, and I probably won't be able to stay awake for too long."

"It's still quite a distance before we can leave the Eternal Coffin and move freely as before."

"Otherwise, I wouldn't be speaking to you in this manner."

Xia En nodded: "I see."

"Anyway, it's good that you're getting better."

"But you said this place... used to be your home?"

"Yes."

A very complex expression appeared on Vivian's beautiful face as she spoke softly.

"I think the reason I was temporarily awakened was probably because I was stimulated by this familiar [power of annihilation]."

“Captain Shane, now you should know the relationship between me and Lyra, and also the source of the [Power of Annihilation].

"But you might not know..."

"The place where the [Eternal Coffin] and I first descended into this world is now the [Sea of ​​Annihilation]!"

"……Um?"

Upon hearing this, Xia En's eyes widened slightly.

This information was indeed something he didn't know before.

After a moment of contemplation, Xia En said, "Is it because..."

"Is there some kind of passage between the current Seven Seas World and your Seven Seas World somewhere in the Sea of ​​Annihilation?"

"It can also be understood that way."

Vivian explained, "If you ask me, it might not be a passage."

"Instead... it's a 'point of intersection'."

"If we compare the two similar yet different Seven Seas Worlds to two line segments."

"They should have been two parallel lines that would never have met."

"There will be absolutely no overlap."

"No one even knows that another world exists."

"Something like me and the [Eternal Coffin] coming into this world is even more impossible."

"However, under the influence of some powerful, irrational force, the two worlds 'intersected' and began to interfere with and influence each other."

Upon hearing this, Xia En suddenly realized what was happening.

"【The God of Blind Fools】!?"

"Yes."

Vivian nodded.

"Rewriting the rules of physics, reversing time, distorting causality... these are things that are simply unbelievable to ordinary humans."

"For the truly powerful gods in the [Secret Sea], it's nothing more than a trivial matter like eating and drinking."

"It was because of Lyra's deal with the God of Blind Fools that the two Seven Seas Worlds came into 'intersection'."

"And the location of the 'intersection' is right here in the [Sea of ​​Annihilation]!"

These words gave Xia En a deeper understanding of the [Sea of ​​Annihilation] and the [Black Tide].

at the same time.

Several lines of prompts also flashed on the panel.

[The mystery of the Sea of ​​Annihilation has been solved with a 48% increase in density!]

[Overall Qualifications: 67 → 68!]

"really……"

Xia En said in a deep voice, "Therefore, the Black Tide of the Sea of ​​Annihilation originated from the destroyed Seven Seas World."

"No wonder the Black Tide has similar characteristics to the Filthy Secret Power."

Xia En then asked, "Vivian, which apostle of the [Fate-Binder] was responsible for destroying your world?"

Recalling that tragic memory, Vivian's expression inevitably turned somewhat sorrowful.

But she still said earnestly, "His name seems to be..."

"【Corrupted Apostle】"

"His secret power has a strong corrupting property, which can quickly turn living things from fresh to decaying."

"Moreover, in my view, [corruption] is merely a manifestation of His power."

"The true authority of the Corrupted Apostles is actually an alternative law of spacetime."

Vivian's voice was low and heavy, as if she were recalling a painful past.

"His corruption is not only about causing life to decay, but also about accelerating the passage of time in a certain area, or distorting and collapsing space."

"Under His influence, our world rapidly declined, as if its life force had been drained, and it ultimately headed for destruction."

Xia En frowned, deeply shocked.

Although he had already witnessed the terrifying power of the [Great Sin Apostle].

But the power of the Corrupted Apostles, enough to destroy the entire world, still terrified him.

"So, the essence of the [Black Tide] is actually the power of the [Corruption Apostles] eroding our world?"

Xia En asked in a deep voice.

"Yes."

Vivian nodded and continued.

"The spread of the Kuroshio is a manifestation of the gradual expansion of the 'intersection' between the two worlds."

"As the power of the Corruption Apostles permeates this world, the environment of the Sea of ​​Annihilation will become increasingly harsh."

"Ultimately... it might allow the [Corrupted Apostle] to enter this [Seven Seas World], repeating the mistakes of our world."

Xia En felt a chill run down his spine.

If that's the case, then the threat posed by the Black Tide is far more serious than the Federation's top brass anticipated.

It will not only bring pollution and strange creatures, but may also cause the collapse of the entire world!
Vivi paused for a moment, then continued.

"However, this will be a rather long process."

"After all, with the transformation of the [World Will], the [Seven Seas World] will instinctively resist and dispel the power of the [Corruption Apostles]."

Xia En nodded.

Even so, the existence of the Corrupted Apostles remains a hidden danger.

Xia En couldn't just leave it to chance.

Perhaps, once he has sufficient strength, he will personally go to the destroyed Seven Seas World to completely eliminate this hidden danger.

However, this goal is still somewhat distant at present.

And just then.

Vivian suddenly remembered something and reminded her.

"By the way, Captain Shane."

"Because you killed the [Great Sin Apostle], whether it is the [Filthy Fate] or other [Filthy Apostles], they will harbor exceptionally strong hostility towards you."

"And the Black Tide, as an extension of the power of the Corruption Apostles, will also show you an exceptionally dangerous side."

Xia En said in a deep voice, "I understand."

"I'll be careful."

"However, if we can't even handle the [Black Tide], how can we talk about fighting against the [Corrupted Apostles]?"

Vivian was about to say something when she suddenly felt the scenery around her begin to distort.

"It seems my time is running out." Her voice gradually faded into the distance.

"Captain Shane, please be careful."

"The Black Tide is filled with unknown dangers."

"If you encounter a situation you can't handle, don't force yourself."

"I will."

Xia En nodded solemnly.

"You should also get some rest and recover as soon as possible."

"I will look for ways to help you restore it to its original state."

Vivian's figure gradually dissipated, finally turning into a wisp of light and returning to the [Eternal Coffin].

The scene before Xia En's eyes returned to normal.

When he opened his eyes again, he was back inside the cabin of the Black Swan.

"Captain, are you alright?"

Joey's voice came from behind.

Xia En turned around and saw Joey looking at him with a worried expression.

"I am fine."

Shaun shook his head, then asked.

Where are we?

"We have entered the core area of ​​the [Sea of ​​Annihilation]."

Joey replied.

"Something's wrong?"

Xia En frowned and quickly walked onto the deck.

The surrounding scenery became even more bizarre.

Some broken shipwrecks float on the sea, and occasionally you can see some skeletons covered in black substance, as if silently telling the horror of this sea area.

The stringed instrument that had been guiding the way through the sky also landed on the deck.

She warned, "Captain Shane, a dark area of ​​sea has appeared ahead."

"The seawater turned completely black, as if it had been polluted by something!"

Xia En walked to the side of the boat and looked down at the sea.

Sure enough, the seawater ahead had turned completely black, like an endless abyss.

What's even more disturbing is...

Something seemed to be writhing in that black sea, as if countless eyes were secretly watching them.

"Slow down and keep your distance."

Xia En calmly issued the order.

Just then, the sea suddenly began to churn violently, the black seawater boiling as if it were boiling, and waves tens of meters high were created.

Immediately afterwards, a huge black tentacle suddenly stretched out from under the sea surface and headed straight for the Black Swan!

"Enemy attack! All personnel on high alert!"

Joey shouted.

A cold glint flashed in Xia En's eyes, and with a wave of his right hand, a jet-black sword aura instantly slashed out, severing the tentacle.

Black liquid splattered out and landed on the deck, making a sizzling corrosion sound.

"Is the malice of the [Black Tide] beginning to manifest?"

Xia En muttered to himself.

However, the battle has just begun.

As the first tentacle appeared, more and more dark creatures emerged from beneath the sea.

Their shapes were twisted and bizarre, some resembling giant sea serpents, others like monsters covered in tentacles, each exuding a nauseating stench of decay.

Clearly, these creatures are the bizarre beings brought by the rumored "Black Tide".

To be precise, it wasn't a living being.

It is like an aggregate of some kind of mysterious power.

But in other words...

As long as such a collection of secret power is eliminated, the secret power of the entire [Black Tide] will weaken, thereby temporarily reducing the pollution brought by the [Black Tide].

With that in mind, Shane ordered his crew, "Go all out and wipe out those monsters!"

The others replied, "Yes, Captain Shane!"

The first to respond was none other than the Black Swan beneath Shane.

During the previous expedition to the far north, the Black Swan was separated from Shane and was unable to unleash its true potential.

Now that it can finally fight alongside Captain Shane, it naturally wants to show off its abilities.

boom! boom! boom!
One cannon after another roared in unison, and shells whistled as they flew toward the twisted creatures.

The explosion burst into flames on the sea, instantly blasting several monsters to pieces.

The steam knight, Carles, also came onto the deck.

She directly opened her steam domain, purifying one filthy monster after another.

at the same time.

Joey stood by the boat, arms outstretched, a glint of deep blue light flashing in her beautiful eyes.

"O sea, obey my command."

As she finished speaking, the surrounding seawater suddenly surged violently, as if it had come to life.

A power originating from the depths of the ocean is fighting against the filth and corrupting secrets within the [Black Tide].

This leads to.

The already turbulent sea became even more turbulent.

At that moment, Joey suddenly waved his hands, and the seawater instantly condensed into several huge water columns, which pierced towards the approaching monsters like spears.

The water jet pierced through the monster's body, pinning it firmly to the sea surface, rendering it unable to move.

After breaking through to the sixth rank.

Joey's mastery of the sea and the power of storms has reached a new level, showing a subtle trend toward becoming like Augustine in his early days.

"Well done, Joey!"

Xia En nodded approvingly, then swung his sword again, slaying the monsters trapped by the water jets one by one.

String Song was not to be outdone in this battle.

The blood of the bronze dragon surged within her, bronze flames shone in her eyes, and the crown on her head grew ever more majestic.

Roar! ! !
String Song let out a roar, its body enveloped in a layer of bronze light, and its wings spread out as if blotting out the sky.

She took a deep breath, then suddenly exhaled a burst of scorching dragon breath.

Bronze flames cascaded down like a waterfall, instantly turning large swathes of monsters on the sea surface into ashes.

Moreover, String Song precisely controlled the range of the dragon's breath, ensuring that the flames would not affect the Black Swan.

Her dragon breath not only annihilated a large number of monsters, but also burned away the black substance on the sea surface, revealing the original clear seawater.

Xia En barely had to put in any serious effort, yet most of the monsters in the surrounding [Black Tide] were wiped out.

If it were before the trip to the far north.

If Xia En and his companions encounter this "Black Tide," they will likely find themselves in an exceptionally difficult and arduous battle.

However, the strength of Xia En and his crew is now vastly different from what it used to be.

Even disregarding Shane's ascension to legendary status, the changes in strength of Joey, String Song, Karl Rice, and others are astonishing.

It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that they are on par with ordinary legendary powerhouses.

This allows them to easily face the Kuroshio Current, which is extremely dangerous for ordinary ships.

To some extent, Shane's vision of "quality over quantity of crew members" has been largely realized.

at the same time.

The Kuroshio Current seemed to realize the power of the group aboard the Black Swan and began to gradually recede into the depths of the sea.

Just as Ji Ya said before, this [Black Tide] is alive!
Therefore, He also possesses the instinct to seek advantage and avoid harm, just like a living being.

Before long, the seawater in front of us returned to its original state.

But soon, as if sensing something, Xiange looked down into the deep sea.

(End of this chapter)