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

Chapter 431 Fierce Battle in the Black Tide!
It was only one encounter.

Shane realized how troublesome and difficult this enemy was.

Even though the dark rays were swallowed up by the [Void Secret Power], the decaying aura still left an indelible mark in the void.

It was as if even the void itself had been eroded.

"As expected of the Corruption Apostle, even a mere clone possesses such terrifying power..."

Xia En was secretly on guard, while quickly thinking of a countermeasure.

With his own strength, he would probably find it difficult to completely defeat the clone of the Corrupted Apostle.

Thinking of this, Xia En's gaze fell on the silver scale in his hand.

The key to breaking the deadlock may lie in this scale bestowed by the King of Dragons.

And at the same time.

The ancient dragons in mid-air have also begun their attack on the Corrupted Apostle.

The ancient dragons' offensive was like a violent storm.

Fiery dragon breath, icy breath, thunderous roars... and all sorts of powerful dragon language magic poured down on that black heart.

Within this chaotic "Black Tide," a terrifying surge of secret power arose.

However, the clones of the Corrupted Apostle are clearly not so easy to deal with.

Runes flickered on the surface of the black heart, and layers of pitch-black barriers continuously appeared, blocking the attacks of the ancient dragons one by one.

Even if some attacks broke through the barrier and landed on the black heart, they only stirred up bursts of black mist.

It did not cause any substantial harm.

“Foolish crawlers, your attacks are meaningless to me.”

The voice of the Corrupted Apostle emanated from the black heart, filled with endless mockery and contempt.

"Your struggles only bring me more pleasure."

"And, a dragon?"

"I have one too!"

As the words of the Corrupted Apostle faded.

The black heart suddenly swelled, and an even more powerful force of decay erupted from it.

The surrounding black tides seemed to be summoned by something, frantically converging towards the black heart, forming a huge black vortex.

From within the vortex, countless twisted monsters surged forth.

Their appearance was more ferocious than before, and their aura was even more terrifying.

Not only that.

Emerging from the Black Tide are beings whose outlines are remarkably similar to those of ancient dragons.

only.

Their entire bodies were stained by a thick black tide, and their dark eye sockets held only hatred for the living.

A foul, bloody, and rotten stench lingered around these dragon-shaped beings, just like the other monsters in the Black Tide.

Xia En's pupils contracted slightly, and a chill ran through him.

These dragon-shaped monsters are clearly ancient dragons corrupted by the Black Tide!

Although their bodies are still enormous, they have long lost their original majesty and holiness, replaced by endless decay and distortion.

Beneath the jet-black scales, rotting flesh and blood could be vaguely seen.

The dragon's wings were riddled with holes, and its eyes were filled with empty darkness.

These once proud ancient dragons have now become puppets of the Corruption Apostles and henchmen of the Black Tide.

obviously.

These corrupted ancient dragons are not subjects of the [Dragon's Nest], but beings from another world of the Seven Seas.

The Seven Seas World where Vivian lived was completely invaded by the Corrupted Apostles, and the ancient dragons there naturally did not escape unscathed.

That's why the Corruption Apostle was summoned at this moment to invade the Dragon's Nest, a place that has not yet been defiled.

"Roar--"

The corrupted ancient dragons let out a low roar, their voices filled with pain and madness.

They spread their enormous dragon wings and pounced on the ancient dragons, spewing out jet-black dragon breath that carried the power of decay and destruction.

The ancient dragons were clearly unprepared for this situation and were thrown into a brief moment of chaos.

"Who... are those guys?"

An ancient dragon stared in astonishment at the beings that were so similar to itself, a flash of shock and anger in its dragon eyes.

They could not believe that the ancient dragons, once their own kind, had become such a twisted and terrifying being.

"They've been corrupted!"

"Don't hesitate, purify them!"

The voice of the blue dragon from before rang out like thunder.

The ancient dragons were silent for a moment, then raised their heads and let out a deafening roar.

Their eyes no longer held hesitation, but instead showed determination and resolve.

The battle broke out again, but this time, the ancient dragons' attacks were even more ferocious.

They no longer held back, but instead went all out to attack their former compatriots.

The scorching dragon breath mingled with the frosty breath.

Lightning and storm raged through the sea of ​​clouds.

The entire sea of ​​clouds transformed into a battlefield, and the fluctuations of secret power caused the space itself to tremble.

However, the power of the corrupted ancient dragons should not be underestimated.

Although they lost their minds, they still retained the powerful physique and strength of the ancient dragons.

The dark dragon breath collided with the ancient dragons' attacks, unleashing terrifying energy fluctuations.

Shaen stood on the deck of the Black Swan, his gaze fixed intently on the battle unfolding before him.

He knew that the ancient dragons' power alone would probably be insufficient to defeat these corrupted ancient dragons in a short period of time.

Meanwhile, the clones of the Corrupted Apostle still lurk within the Black Heart, ready to launch an even more powerful attack at any moment.

"We can't delay any longer..."

Xia En muttered to himself, then gripped the silver scale in his hand tightly.

"Little Black, full speed ahead!"

"Xiange, Jane, Joey, cover me!"

"Yes, Captain!"

The spirit of the Black Swan and all the crew members responded in unison.

next moment.

"Woo——"

The Black Swan's whistle suddenly sounded, like a loud cry.

The ship's steam turbines instantly turned on at maximum power.

The ship's speed increased again, like a black lightning bolt, cutting through the dark sea of ​​clouds, heading straight for that black heart.

The ship's powerful cannons kept firing.

The purple main cannon was charged to its limit, firing out terrifying beams of light that wiped out all the corrupted monsters and black tides along the way.

String Song spread its bronze-colored dragon wings and flew above the Black Swan.

She breathed out dragon's breath, burning the corrupted monsters that tried to approach to ashes.

Jane and Joey stood on the deck, each unleashing powerful secret techniques to pave a path for the Black Swan to the Black Heart.

"Captain Shane, watch out!"

Suddenly, the sound of string music rang out.

When Shane looked up, he saw a huge, corrupted ancient dragon rushing towards the Black Swan.

Its dragon wings spread out, blotting out the sky and the sun, and its pitch-black dragon breath poured down like a waterfall.

Xia En's eyes narrowed, and the [Void Secret Power] within his body erupted instantly.

The territory of the Great Dark Heaven immediately expanded.

Like a barrier, it unfolded above the Black Swan, blocking out all the dark dragon breath.

"Captain Shane, I'm here to help you!"

Joey's voice came from behind her. She clasped her hands together and chanted an ancient incantation. The next moment...

A dazzling light burst forth from her hand, transforming into a massive pillar of light that shot straight toward the corrupted ancient dragon.

The beam of light collided with the dragon's breath, unleashing a dazzling burst of light.

The corrupted ancient dragon let out a painful roar, its massive body was knocked back by the pillar of light, and its dragon breath was temporarily interrupted.

Naturally, Xiange wouldn't let such an opportunity pass by, and his eyes suddenly blazed with bronze-colored fire.

The dragon's breath poured down like heavenly fire, instantly enveloping the corrupted ancient dragon's body.

Amidst the blazing flames, the corrupted ancient dragon let out a mournful roar.

The black scales peeled off rapidly under the high temperature, revealing rotting flesh and blood.

Its dragon wings turned to ashes in the flames, and its massive body gradually collapsed like a piece of burning dead wood.

Eventually it disappears completely.

"Good job!"

A look of joy appeared on Joey's face.

However, Shane's mood did not relax.

He looked up at the black heart.

They saw that the corrupted apostle's eye was staring at them, its gaze filled with sarcasm and mockery.

"You're already gloating over just defeating a small dragon?"

"You're still a long way from defeating me!"

As the words of the Corrupted Apostle faded.

The black heart suddenly pounded, and an even more powerful force of decay erupted from it.

The surrounding black tide surged wildly, and more and more corrupted ancient dragons emerged from it.

It's like a giant net, enveloping the Black Swan.

at the same time.

Runes flickered on the surface of the black heart, and jet-black chains stretched out from the heart, heading straight for Shane.

A cold glint flashed in Xia En's eyes as he reacted swiftly.

The Void Power within him surged once more, and the space around his body began to distort, forming an invisible barrier.

The black chains struck the barrier, producing a harsh scraping sound, but they could not break through the defense.

However, after these chains were blocked.

More chains surged forth from the black heart, seemingly endless.

at the same time.

The corrupted ancient dragons all around were also closing in on the Black Swan.

The dark dragon breath was about to pour down like a torrential rain.

Xia En thought to himself, "Little Black, give me your body."

Without the slightest hesitation, Xiao Hei replied decisively, "Yes!"

Immediately, Shane's consciousness seemed to merge with the Black Swan.

At the same time, his [Void Power] spread to every corner of the [Black Swan].

Just as countless dark chains were about to block all of the Black Swan's movement paths.

A deep black light shone from the surface of the Black Swan.

Then, in the next instant.
The Black Swan vanished into thin air.

It appeared hundreds of meters away, as if it were flashing by.

In this state of "human and ship as one", the ability of [Void Travel] also applies to the [Black Swan]!

The sudden disappearance of the Black Swan rendered the Corrupted Apostle's attack futile.

The pitch-black chains crisscrossed in the air, but only grasped at the empty air.

The corrupted ancient dragons' breath attacks all missed their mark, and the blazing black flames burned in the sea of ​​clouds, but failed to harm the Black Swan in the slightest.

Do you think you can escape like this?

The voice of the Corruption Apostle rang out again, and the black heart suddenly contracted, then erupted with an even stronger power of decay.

The Kuroshio Current surges wildly like a boiling ocean, forming countless whirlpools.

Once you come into contact with it, it's like being caught in a time turbulence, instantly becoming old and decaying.

As if receiving some kind of command, the corrupted ancient dragons changed direction and rushed towards the Black Swan again.

But at this moment, the Black Swan was like a black flash of light in a sea of ​​clouds.

Disappearing again and again, appearing again and again.

Each time it appears, it gets one step closer to the dark heart.

Shane's consciousness merged with the Black Swan, as if he had become the soul of the ship.

His perception extended infinitely, and every inch of the ship's structure and every mysterious energy pattern was clearly reflected in his mind.

With the help of the [Void Secret Power], he controlled the [Black Swan] to shuttle through the sea of ​​clouds.

Like a giant whale swimming in the deep sea, agile and swift.

Each time it traverses the void, the Black Swan avoids the Corrupted Apostle's blockade and gradually approaches the black heart.

However, as the distance between them shortened, the pressure Xia En felt increased.

The decaying power emanating from the black heart was almost tangible, as if it were about to devour everything around it.

That is a law related to space and time.

If hit head-on, the consequences would be unimaginable.

Just now.

The black heart shuddered suddenly, and a terrifying power of decay erupted.

The surging Black Tide, like an enraged behemoth, formed countless pitch-black tentacles and swept towards the Black Swan.

"Little Black, prepare for the final shuttle!"

Xia En let out a low shout, and the [Void Secret Power] within his body instantly erupted.

The hull of the Black Swan once again glowed with a deep, dark light.

The void twisted, and the ship vanished from its spot in an instant.

However, this time the journey did not go smoothly!

The Black Heart seemed to have anticipated their actions, and its decaying power transformed into an invisible barrier, sealing off the surrounding void.

"boom--"

The Black Swan suddenly shuddered, as if it had crashed into an invisible wall.

The mysterious patterns on the ship's surface flickered erratically, forcibly interrupting the space travel.

But Xia En was not alarmed and shouted loudly.

"Carles!"

"I'm here!"

Karl-Rays instantly transformed into armor and merged with Shane.

Followed by.

With a powerful leap, propelled by both the Void Force and the Steam Core, Xia En unleashed astonishing speed, charging directly toward the black heart within the Black Tide.

"Did you actually come to me willingly to seek your death?"

"Then I will grant your wish."

The voice of the Corrupted Apostle emanated from the black heart, carrying endless mockery.

The next moment, the eyeball suddenly opened wide, and a jet-black ray shot out from the pupil again, heading towards Shane in mid-air.

That's when.

Xia En gripped the silver-white scale in his hand tightly.

"King of Dragons, answer my call!"

In an instant, the silver scales suddenly burst forth with dazzling light.

A vast dragon's might surged from the scales, seemingly transcending the boundaries of time and space, descending upon this battlefield.

"Roar--"

A deafening dragon roar echoed through the sky, and silver scales transformed into a dazzling pillar of light, shooting straight toward the [Corrupted Apostle]!
(End of this chapter)