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Chapter 438 [Black Sun in the Sky] [Elven Temple]

"What happened?"

Looking at the flustered elven warrior in front of her, Quinti's gaze sharpened, and she asked in a deep voice.

The elven warrior looked up at the sky and spoke in a trembling voice.

"The sun...the sun has gone out!"

"what?!"

Quinti's expression suddenly changed. She went to a spot not covered by branches and leaves and looked up at the sky.

Of the three suns that were originally hanging in the sky, one of them gradually dimmed and turned completely black.

It was as if shrouded in an invisible shadow.

The warm golden light gradually faded, replaced by a cold, gray gloom.

"This is... [Black Sun Ascending]!"

Quinti's voice trembled slightly.

Xia En frowned and asked, "【Black Sun in the Sky】, what is that?"

Quinty explained, "As I just mentioned, Queen Lyra left us many prophecies before we left the Seven Seas World."

“Apart from Captain Shane’s arrival.”

She also said that there are three suns in the [Elf Realm].

"They are like the original sun, providing light and heat to this [secret realm], and also a protective force for us."

Quinti paused for a moment, then continued.

"The prophecy once said that when the black sun shines in the sky, it means..."

"Some kind of malicious filth is invading this pure land."

"When all three suns are extinguished, the [Elf Realm] will face a devastating catastrophe, and the end of the world will come!"

Upon hearing this, Xia En immediately frowned.

"...A filthy existence harboring malice?"

"Could it be [the Fel Fate Master]?"

Xia En suddenly remembered what Vivian had said earlier.

Outside the [Elven Realm], there exists a barrier left by Laila to protect the [Realm] from the contamination of [Filthy Fate].

That is why Xia En could only enter the Elf Realm through the power of the [Fate Shuttle].

"Wait, could it be..."

Xia En looked up at the three suns in the sky and made a guess.

The three suns in the [Mysterious Realm of Elves] may be the core of the protective barrier!

The extinguishing of one of the suns means that the power of the barrier is weakening or has been destroyed.

"Then what should we do now?"

Joey asked, slightly nervously, "Is there any way to stop the sun from going out?"

Quinti looked grave and said, "The prophecy left by Queen Lyra did not mention a specific solution."

"But I think my mother, Angie, might know something."

"We must go to the [Elven Temple] as soon as possible and awaken her."

Shaen nodded and said in a deep voice, "There's no time to lose, let's head to the Elf Temple immediately."

Quinti said no more and led the group to quicken their pace.

After navigating winding vine-covered staircases and intricate tree-canopy structures, the group finally arrived at the entrance to the [Elf Temple].

This temple is located at the highest point of the giant tree. Its architectural style is simple and solemn, and its walls are carved with intricate magic patterns, emitting a faint green light.

At this time, the temple doors were tightly closed.

Two elven guards in silver armor stood at the gate, holding spears and with solemn expressions.

Quinti stepped forward and spoke to the guard.

"To open the temple gates, we need to awaken Elder Angie."

The guards exchanged glances, and one of them spoke respectfully.

“Elder Kundi, according to the rules, entering the Elf Temple requires the joint permission of three elders.”

"Have you obtained the consent of the other two elders?"

Quinti frowned slightly, clearly somewhat anxious.

"The situation is urgent, and there is no time to summon the other elders."

"One of the suns in the sky has already gone out. We must awaken Elder Angie as soon as possible, otherwise the entire [Elf Realm] will be in crisis!"

The guards looked troubled.

Just as one of them was about to open the door for Quinti.

A hoarse, authoritative voice suddenly rang out.

"stop!"

Xia En looked in the direction from which the sound came.

An elven elder dressed in a dark green robe was walking slowly towards them.

His face was cold and stern, his gaze sharp as knives, and he held a scepter inlaid with black gemstones in his hand.

The tip of the cane tapped the ground lightly, producing a dull sound.

"Elder Solian?"

Quinti frowned slightly, her tone tinged with displeasure: "What do you mean by that?"

Solian gave a cold laugh, his gaze sweeping over Shane and the others before finally settling on Quinti.

"Kundy, have you forgotten the rules of the Elf Temple?"

"Without the joint permission of the three elders, no one may enter the temple without authorization, let alone awaken Elder Angie."

Quinti's face darkened: "Solian, now is not the time to be bound by rules!"

"The Black Sun Has Appeared, and the entire Elf Realm is in danger!"

"We must awaken Elder Angie as soon as possible in order to find a solution!"

Solian, however, was unconvinced by these words.

He snorted coldly, a hint of mockery in his eyes.

"Crisis? We have completely conquered this [secret realm]."

What crisis could threaten us?

Xia En frowned upon hearing this.

He guessed Solian's state of mind at that moment.

The elves have lived in this secluded [Elf Realm] for far too long, while also being protected by the barrier set up by Lyra.

It's inevitable that some elves will forget the terrible "Wrath of the Gods" and the sacrifices of the past.

This led them to become somewhat arrogant and conceited, believing that the elves were the masters of this world.

"not to mention……"

At this moment, Solian's gaze fell on Shane and the others again, his tone filled with obvious hostility.

"Quinty, there's one more thing I haven't asked you yet."

"What's the deal with these outsiders?"

"They suddenly appeared in the [Elven Realm], and then the strange phenomenon of the [Black Sun Rising in the Sky] occurred."

"Don't you think this is too much of a coincidence?"

"what do you mean?"

Xia En frowned, his tone carrying a hint of coldness.

Solian gave a cold laugh and said without any politeness.

"What I mean is, you outsiders are very likely the culprits behind the [Black Sun Ascending]!"

"Your trespassing into the [Elven Realm] brought ominous power, which caused the sun to go out!"

"absurd!"

Quinti retorted angrily, "Solian, you're slandering me!"

"Captain Shane is the person prophesied by Queen Lyra, how could he possibly bring disaster?"

"Queen Lyra's prophecy?"

Solian scoffed: "That happened a thousand years ago! Who can guarantee the truth of a prophecy?"

"Besides, as far as I remember, Lyra never really became empress, did she?"

"Even if we take a step back and say that Lyra didn't come to the [Elven Realm] with us at all."

Whether her predictions still apply today, who can say for sure?

Solian's words left Quinti speechless for a moment, and Shane's expression gradually turned cold.

He didn't want to get involved in the internal strife of the elves, but Solian's aggressive behavior displeased him.

Especially Sorian's attitude towards Leila.

This made Xia En feel a rare surge of anger.

Just as Xia En was about to retort, An suddenly reached out and stopped him. "Xia En, let me do it."

An said firmly.

Xia En glanced at her, nodded, and took a step back.

Ann stepped forward, looked at Solian with a calm gaze, and said softly.

“Elder Solian, I can understand your suspicion that we are the culprits behind the Black Sun Rising.”

"But I want to ask you, do you have any evidence to prove this?"

Looking at that face that was so similar to the Lyra statue, Solian felt a strange sense of oppression.

But now that things have come to this, he can't back down.

Solian scoffed, "Evidence? Your very presence is the best evidence!"

"The [Elf Realm] has never been entered by outsiders for thousands of years, yet such a strange phenomenon occurred as soon as you arrived. Isn't that enough to explain the problem?"

An smiled, her tone remaining calm.

“In that case, I would like to prove something to you.”

"Prove what?"

Solian frowned, clearly surprised by Anne's composure.

An did not answer, but slowly closed her eyes.

She gently raised her hands, palms facing upwards, as if sensing something.

next moment.

A faint silver-white light suddenly emanated from her body, within which countless tiny runes could be vaguely seen flowing.

"This is……"

Quinti's eyes widened, and a look of shock appeared on her face.

Solian's expression changed slightly, but he still tried to remain calm and said in a cold voice.

What trick are you playing?

Ann ignored him and continued to unleash her power.

As her power gradually increased, the entire [Elven Temple] suddenly began to tremble slightly.

The magic patterns on the wall seemed to be activated, emitting a dazzling light.

The entire [Elven Temple] seemed to come alive, constantly breathing and pulsating.

Moreover, this natural, elven power was spreading throughout the entire city, not just through the temple.

An elven guard exclaimed, "The Temple... the Temple is resonating!"

Solian's expression finally changed.

He looked at Ann in disbelief, his voice trembling.

"You...who are you?"

An slowly opened her eyes, her gaze filled with a sacred and extraordinary light.

“I am Anne, part of Queen Lyra.”

"My existence is rooted in the same power as the [Elven Temple]."

She just finished speaking.

The temple doors suddenly opened by themselves, and a soft light shone from within, enveloping Ann.

at the same time.

The sun in the sky, which had already gone out, suddenly flickered slightly, as if it were showing signs of revival.

"This...how is this possible?"

Solian's voice was filled with shock and disbelief.

Quinti excitedly stepped forward and grasped Ann's hand.

"Ann, you truly are Queen Lyra's successor!"

"Only you can awaken the power of the Temple!"

Anne, still wearing a calm smile, turned to look at Solian.

"Elder Solian, do you still believe we are the culprits behind the [Black Sun Ascension]?"

"This……"

Solian's expression was one of surprise and uncertainty.

Even after thousands of years, Lyra's deeds have been forgotten by many elves in the [Elf Realm].

However, these elders knew about it to some extent.

Moreover, what worries Solian even more is...

Will An's return affect who will inherit the throne?

In fact.

The reason Solian is targeting Quinti is because the [Elf Realm] is currently at a crucial juncture in the Queen's succession.

The queen candidate he supported belonged to a different faction than the one Quinti supported.

However, An's appearance will undoubtedly have a huge impact on the current situation.

Solian understood.

If Anne is indeed Lyra's successor, then her existence will completely change the future of the Elven race.

Solian's expression shifted repeatedly.

Finally, he took a deep breath and spoke slowly.

"Perhaps... I was too arbitrary."

He had to admit that the power of Ann and the resonance with the temple could not be faked.

This power can only be triggered by those who have a deep connection with Lyra.

Seeing this, Quinti immediately seized the opportunity to speak.

"Sorian, now is not the time to argue."

"We must awaken Elder Angie as soon as possible in order to deal with the crisis of [Black Sun Rising]."

Solian was silent for a moment, then finally nodded.

"Alright, I agree to open the temple."

As the group entered the Elf Temple, an ancient and mysterious aura enveloped them.

The temple was dimly lit, and the runes on the walls shimmered faintly, as if telling some ancient secret.

Quinti led the group into the temple and went straight to a huge crystal coffin.

"Hmm? This coffin..."

Joey immediately felt that the huge crystal coffin looked familiar.

Shane also immediately recognized that it was very similar to the Eternal Coffin placed on the Black Swan.

Clearly, this is the same ice coffin where Dark Ice slept.

It is also a replica of the [Eternal Coffin].

An elderly elven woman lay in the crystal coffin, her face serene, as if she had simply fallen into a deep sleep.

She bore a striking resemblance to Jane; she was Jane's maternal grandmother, Angel.

"This is my mother, Angie."

Quinti said softly, her tone carrying a complex emotion.

Xia En stepped forward and carefully examined Angie in the crystal coffin.

Her skin remained fair and smooth, as if time had left no trace on her.

You can vaguely make out what Xia En looked like when he met her on Emerald Island back then.

However, Angie's breathing was extremely weak, almost imperceptible.

How can we wake her up?

Shane asked.

Quinti took out a ring inlaid with a green gemstone from her pocket and gently put it on Angie's finger.

Then, she whispered an ancient elven incantation.

Countless emerald green fluorescent lights appeared in mid-air and slowly converged towards Angie's body.

Gradually.

A sense of life gradually revived within Angie's body, and then spread throughout her entire being.

The soul that was sleeping in this body was thus able to awaken.

After a while.

Angie slowly opened her eyes.

Her gaze was initially somewhat unfocused, but it quickly cleared.

Her gaze swept over everyone, finally settling on Jane's face.

(End of this chapter)