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

Chapter 439 [The Heart-Stealing Apostle] [The Fountain of Life]

"simple……"

Angie's voice was soft and slightly hoarse.

"haven't seen you for a long time."

"I never expected you to actually find the [Elven Realm]."

Jane's expression was very complicated, and she murmured, "Grandmother..."

Although those past memories had become blurred, seeing Angie in person brought back those things that he thought he had forgotten.

It filled her with mixed emotions.

Soon, Anqi's gaze fell on An, and a look of surprise appeared on her face.

"Lyra...is that you? Lyra?"
Looking at Anqi in front of her, An felt an inexplicable sense of closeness.

But Ann shook her head and said, "No, I'm not Lyra, my name is Ann."

"Actually, our trip to the [Elf Realm] was also to find Lyra's message."

"……install?"

Angie paused, then said, "Could it be..."

But she had a wealth of experience, and after a brief moment of surprise, she calmed down and turned to look at Xia En.

"If I'm not mistaken, you must be Captain Shane that Lyra mentioned, right?"

Xia En nodded: "It's me."

Angie said softly, "This should clearly be our first meeting."

"But for some reason, I feel like I've seen you somewhere before."

Xia En was somewhat surprised.

It has been over a thousand years since I saved Angie while in my [Projected Body] state.

Surprisingly, Angie still remembered her somewhat.

However, now is not the time for reminiscing.

Soon, Quinti stepped forward, grasped Angie's hand, and spoke urgently and heavily.

"Mother, the Black Sun has appeared; one of the suns has been extinguished."

"What do we do now?"

"【The Dark Sun Rises】? Lyra's prophecy has come true again?"

Angie frowned slightly, a hint of worry flashing in her eyes.

Shaun added from the side, "I suspect that the three suns are the core of the barrier."

"And the fact that one of them went out means that the power of the barrier is weakening."

"And the [Filthy Fate] will also use this to infuse its power into this [Secret Realm]."

Angie nodded and said, "Your guess is correct."

"The three suns in the sky are indeed the core of the barrier."

Quinti asked with a hint of anxiety.

"Then how should we repair the barrier?"

After a moment of contemplation, Angie replied, "Repairing the barrier requires a special material—the water from the Fountain of Life."

"It is the energy source of the barrier, capable of repairing damaged nodes."

"The power of the barrier can be restored by pouring the spring water into the ritual left by Lyra."

"【Fountain of Life】?"

Xia En raised an eyebrow: "What's that?"

"The Fountain of Life is a sacred spring of our Elf race, located in the heart of the Elf Realm."

Quinti explained, "It contains powerful life energy and is one of the most precious resources of our race."

"In that case, let's head to the Fountain of Life immediately and retrieve the water."

Xia En said decisively.

However, at this moment.

An elven warrior rushed into the temple, pale-faced and panicked.

"Oh no! The Fountain of Life... the Fountain of Life has been polluted!"

"what?!"

Quinti and Angie both gasped in surprise.

"what happened?"

Xia En immediately asked, a vague unease creeping into his heart.

The soldier was panting heavily, his voice trembling.

"We have just discovered that, not long after the Black Sun Rises, the water of the Fountain of Life has become murky and is emitting a strange aura."

"Moreover... many strange monsters have appeared around the spring."

"They can manipulate our emotions, making us irritable, angry, or even insane!"

"Some warriors...some warriors seemed to be manipulated, they walked towards those monsters on their own and never came back!"

Shaen frowned deeply: "A monster that manipulates emotions?"

This was the first time he had ever heard of such a monster.

What concerned him even more was...

Could this monster be related to the [Hui Si Ming]?

"We must go to the Fountain of Life immediately!"

Just then, Angie stood up and said firmly, "If the spring water is completely polluted, repairing the barrier will become impossible."

"Without further ado, let's go!"

Xia En nodded and led everyone away from the temple, heading towards the Fountain of Life.

The group quickly traversed the dense forest, hurrying towards the Fountain of Life.

As the distance decreased, the surrounding air gradually became heavier, as if an invisible pressure was enveloping the area.

The branches and leaves of the trees are no longer emerald green, but have taken on a sickly grayish-brown color.

It was as if it were being eroded by some kind of force.

On the ground, the once vibrant flowers and plants withered and died, exuding a rotten smell.

This situation is somewhat similar to when we encountered the clone of the Corrupted Apostle, but there are also obvious differences.

When they arrived near the Fountain of Life, the sight before them was terrifying.

The spring water, which was originally crystal clear, has now become murky.

A small portion of the water surface was covered with eerie black ripples, as if countless shadows were moving within it.

The ground around the spring was littered with the corpses of many elven warriors.

Among them were many powerful individuals at the fifth and sixth rank.

Their expressions were contorted, their eyes filled with fear and pain.

He clearly suffered immense mental torment before his death.

The air was filled with a sickening stench.

Accompanied by a low, guttural roar, it was as if countless unseen monsters were lurking in the shadows, watching them.

"This... what on earth is this..."

Upon seeing this, the elves who had rushed over from nearby couldn't help but change their expressions drastically.

And soon, these elves also began to lose control of their emotions.

They became agitated, their eyes gleaming with a frenzied light.

Some even began to growl in low voices, as if they were about to lose control at any moment.

Xia En's expression was solemn as he cautiously observed his surroundings.

at this time.

A gigantic monster slowly emerged from the shadows of the spring.

Its body was twisted, as if woven from countless dark tentacles.

Its body surface is covered with constantly wriggling eyes, each emitting a chilling red light.

The monster's head has no fixed shape.

Sometimes it resembles a distorted human face, and sometimes it resembles a cloud of black mist.

Its very existence is a challenge to reason.

Just looking at it makes one dizzy and fills one with endless fear and anger.

"Roar!!!"

The monster let out a piercing scream, and the surrounding elven warriors were thrown into chaos.

Some people covered their ears and knelt down in anguish.

Others, with bloodshot eyes, brandished weapons and frantically attacked their companions.

The monster seemed to be able to manipulate their emotions in some way, amplifying their fear and anger infinitely until they completely lost their minds. "Watch out! Don't look into its eyes!"

Angie shouted a reminder, but it was already too late.

Several elven warriors, already controlled by the monster's power, charged towards Shane and the others.

Xia En's expression turned cold, and his figure flashed like a black light.

In just a few blinks of an eye, they knocked the elves unconscious.

Then, he turned to look at the strange monster in the spring.

The moment Xia En saw the other person, he could tell that the other person possessed the [Filthy Secret Power]!
However, the monster's secret power is neither the sinful power of the [Great Sin Apostle] nor the corrupting power of the [Corruption Apostle].

Instead, it possesses another indescribable filthiness.

Just as Shane was looking at the monster.

The monster's eyes all turned towards Shane.

Xia En felt an invisible force approaching him, as if countless eyes were peering into his heart.

He was trying to provoke the fear and anger deep within him.

however.

Xia En's mental strength far surpasses that of ordinary people. Having experienced countless life-and-death trials, he is no longer easily swayed.

He snorted coldly, and the [Void Secret Power] within his body quietly circulated, isolating the power that was trying to invade his mind.

"This level of manipulation is ineffective against me."

Xia En's voice was cold and firm. He raised his hand and waved it, about to use [Void Collapse] to kill the monster.

Can be sudden.

A piercing laugh suddenly rang out from inside the multi-eyed monster.

"Prey...interesting..."

“The Lord’s…mark…”

"Ok?"

Shaen frowned: "Master? Mark?"

Then, he suddenly remembered that it was because he had killed the [Apostle of Great Sin].

It seemed that he had been marked with some kind of invisible mark by the [Hui Si Ming].

They will be targeted by the [Filthy Apostles].

Since this monster has said such a thing, it means that it is a minion of [Hui Si Ming]!

However, it is very likely a manifestation of the secret power of another [Filthy Apostle].

Xia En's gaze sharpened, and the [Void Secret Power] within his body surged instantly, with a faint black halo emanating from his body.

The armor of the Great Dark Heaven instantly covered his body.

He stared coldly at the multi-eyed monster, his voice low and icy.

"Since you are a henchman of [Hui Si Ming], then don't blame me for being impolite."

The monster let out a piercing shriek, and the countless eyes on its body simultaneously flashed with a scarlet light.

It was as if they were mocking Xia En's arrogance.

Its tentacles suddenly stretched out, like countless black whips, sweeping towards Xia En.

"careful!"

Angie's voice came from behind, tinged with anxiety.

Xia En remained unmoved, a cold glint flashing in his eyes.

Just as the tentacles were about to touch him, his figure vanished abruptly, as if merging into the void.

[Void Travel!]

next moment.

Shaun appeared above the monster's head, a jet-black void blade materializing in his hand, its blade gleaming with a chilling light.

Without hesitation, he swung his sword down.

The Void Blade sliced ​​through the air, leaving a dark crack as it hurtled towards the monster's core.

This seemingly ordinary strike can actually sever even space itself.

However, the monster reacted extremely quickly. Its body twisted violently, and countless tentacles swiftly returned to defend, blocking the Void Blade.

The blade collided with the tentacle with a dull thud.

The power of the void clashed fiercely with the secret power of filth, and a nauseating stench filled the air.

"Roar!"

The monster let out a painful roar as several of its tentacles were severed by the Void Blade.

Black liquid gushed from the wound and fell to the ground.

It instantly corroded a charred mark.

Without giving the monster a chance to breathe, Shane flashed again, appearing beside it.

He clasped his hands together, and the [Void Secret Power] condensed into a pitch-black energy ball in his palms, which he then suddenly pushed out.

"Void collapse!"

The energy sphere expanded instantly, transforming into a massive black hole.

The terrifying suction force distorted and swallowed the surrounding air, light, and even space.

The monster's body was being pulled apart by the black hole, and countless tentacles struggled frantically, trying to break free from this force.

However, the power of [Void Collapse] far exceeds its imagination.

The monster's body was gradually pulled into the black hole.

Even so, there was still no fear in its countless eyes.

All that remained was endless ridicule and mockery.

"The power of the Lord... will corrupt everything..."

"[The Heartbreaker]... sends his greetings..."

Xia En stared at it coldly, his voice icy.

"Your Lord cannot save you."

With a final, piercing roar, the monster's body was completely swallowed by the black hole and vanished without a trace.

The black hole dissipated, leaving only a faint, fishy stench in the air.

This testifies to the fierce battle that just took place.

Xia En landed slowly, and the void power around him gradually subsided.

He turned to look at Anqi and the others, and said in a deep voice, "This monster is indeed a minion of [Hui Si Ming]."

"It seems that as the protective barrier weakens, His power has begun to infiltrate the [Elven Realm]."

"really……"

Angie's expression turned unusually serious.

She slowly walked to Xia En's side, her gaze falling on the now calm [Fountain of Life].

The spring water remained murky, with black ripples slowly spreading across its surface, as if telling some ominous premonition.

"Just... the [Mind Flayer]?"

Joey murmured, "This is the first time I've ever heard of this name."

Xia En guessed, "This should be another apostle under the command of [Hui Si Ming]."

"His power must be related to manipulating the minds of others."

Shaen looked at the unconscious warriors.

He could sense that as the [Filthy Secret Power] dissipated, they would gradually regain their clarity.

At this moment, Anqi stepped forward, looked solemnly at the murky spring water, and said in a low voice.

"The pollution at the Fountain of Life is more serious than I imagined."

"If it is not purified as soon as possible, the entire [Elf Realm] will be in crisis."

Ann frowned: "But what should we do?"

"【Purification Stone】"

Angie said, "If we have the power of the Purification Stone, perhaps the Fountain of Life can be restored to its former state."

"only……"

Xia En frowned slightly: "Just what?"

Angie gave a bitter smile.

"The current [Elf Realm] may no longer have the [Purification Stone].

Xia En's heart sank: "What does this mean?"

Angie explained, "In fact, there were originally native inhabitants in the [Elf Realm]."

"And this [Fountain of Life] and the [Purification Stone] are actually their possessions."

(End of this chapter)