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

Chapter 446 [Obtaining the Purification Stone] [Ye Se's Determination]

Crimson eyes, hidden in the shadows of the cave, coldly watched the battlefield.

Its gaze was as cold and sinister as a venomous snake, carrying a chilling malice.

As it gazed upon the cave, the mysterious power seemed to grow even more violent, and a suffocating sense of oppression filled the air.

Xia En keenly sensed this unusual aura.

As he shattered the core of a gargoyle with his sword, he quickly scanned his surroundings, trying to find the source of the evil power.

"Watch out! Something is watching us from the shadows!"

Xia En warned in a low voice, his tone filled with strong vigilance.

Yese also sensed that unusual aura.

His expression grew even more solemn, and the staff in his hand trembled slightly, as if responding to some powerful threat.

"over there!"

Just as Yese pointed to a corner of the cave.

A low laugh suddenly came from the shadows of the cave.

The laughter seemed to come from the depths of hell, carrying a chilling, bone-chilling sound.

"Hehehe... We meet again..."

With laughter, a tall figure slowly emerged from the shadows.

Its body was composed of pure mystic power, resembling a constantly twisting black mist, with only pairs of scarlet eyes clearly visible.

Each eyeball carries the scent of filth and depravity.

Its every step caused the ground to tremble slightly, as if the entire cave was shaking at its arrival.

This multi-eyed monster was exactly the same as the one that Shane and the others encountered when the Fountain of Life was corrupted!
"The retinue of the [Mindbreaker]..."

Xia En said in a low voice, his eyes fixed on the figure.

He could sense that this multi-eyed monster was more powerful and more bizarre than the one at the Fountain of Life.

Moreover, its intelligence level seems to have improved to some extent.

The laughter of the multi-eyed monster echoed through the cave, like countless tiny insects crawling around one's ears, sending chills down one's spine.

"You guys... are really persistent..."

Its voice was deep and hoarse, as if it came from the abyss, carrying a suffocating sense of oppression.

"Unfortunately, your efforts... are destined to be in vain..."

The Void Secret Power within Xia En surged continuously, his gaze sharp as he coldly responded.

Whether it's futile or not is not up to you to decide.

The multi-eyed monster narrowed its scarlet eyes slightly, as if it were sizing up Shane.

"The Lord's enemy..."

"Since that's the case, then let you die in regret and despair..."

Before the words were even finished, the multi-eyed monster's body suddenly swelled up.

The mysterious power, like black mist, spread outwards like a tide.

The shattered remains of the gargoyles, shrouded in black mist, reformed and transformed into even larger stone monsters.

"Watch out! It's controlling these gargoyles!"

Yese shouted a warning, swiftly waving his staff.

An ancient rune flickered in the air, attempting to resist the encroachment of the black mist.

However, the power of the black mist far exceeded his imagination.

The runes only lasted a moment before shattering.

Yese's face turned pale instantly, clearly suffering a significant backlash.

"These gargoyles...are stronger than before!"

An said in a low voice, gripping the heavy sword in his hand tightly, a hint of solemnity flashing in his eyes.

Without saying a word, Xia En flashed and charged directly at the multi-eyed monster.

He knew that only by eliminating the source of the problem could the battle be completely ended.

However, the multi-eyed monster seemed to have anticipated this.

Its body suddenly twisted, turning into a wisp of black mist, easily avoiding Xia En's attack.

"Hehehe... Your speed... isn't fast enough..."

The voice of the multi-eyed monster rang in Shane's ears, carrying a mocking tone.

Xia En frowned, secretly on guard.

The monster's speed and reflexes far exceeded his expectations.

At the same time, the gargoyles strengthened by the black mist launched a fierce attack on the group.

Their movements are faster and their strength is more terrifying than before.

Ann's heavy sword collided with the gargoyle's giant fist, producing a deafening roar.

An was thrown back several steps by the enormous impact, and her arm felt slightly numb.

"These guys... are more than twice as strong as before!"

An gritted his teeth and said, a hint of seriousness flashing in his eyes.

Amplified by the black mist, every gargoyle here possesses power exceeding that of a legendary being!

On the other side.

Joey's water barrier was on the verge of collapse under the gargoyles' onslaught.

She quickly changed her hand gestures, and the moisture in the air condensed into countless ice blades, which shot towards the gargoyle's weak point.

However, the ice blades were swallowed up by the black mist on the gargoyles the moment they approached them, vanishing into nothingness.

"No! Their defenses are too strong; my attacks are ineffective!"

"I'm so anxious," Joey said, beads of sweat forming on his forehead.

Despite the discomfort in his body, Yese raised his staff again and began to chant an ancient incantation in a low voice.

A dazzling beam of light shot out from the tip of the staff, striking the multi-eyed monster's body.

However, the light was quickly swallowed up the moment it came into contact with the black mist.

It was like throwing a stone into the sea—completely useless.

"It's no use... Your struggles... only give me more pleasure..."

The voice of the multi-eyed monster echoed through the cave, carrying a despairing mockery.

Shaen's gaze was fixed on the multi-eyed monster, and he quickly considered a countermeasure.

He knew that with their current strength, it would be difficult to quickly defeat this enhanced monster.

Moreover, such a battle would undoubtedly attract the attention of the Ancient Spirits.

If we cannot achieve a quick victory, things will become troublesome once we are surrounded.

We must find its weaknesses, or... utilize the power of the environment.

Just then, Shane's gaze fell on the Purification Stone in the center of the cave.

The gem still emitted a soft light, seemingly out of place in the surrounding darkness.

"Yese!"

Suddenly, Xia En shouted, "Can the Purification Stone purify this black mist?"

Yese paused for a moment, then a glimmer of hope flashed in his eyes.

"Yes! The power of the Purification Stone is enough to purify all filth!"

"But we must get close to it to activate its power!"

Xia En nodded and quickly made a decision.

"Anne, Joey, Carles, cover me!"

"I'm going to activate the [Purification Stone]!"

Ann, Joey, and Carles immediately understood Shane's intention and quickly adjusted their formation to block Shane's path.

It paved a path for him to the [Purification Stone].

"Be careful!"

An gave a low shout and swung his heavy sword, forcing back a gargoyle that was lunging at him.

The blue light flashed on Joey's staff, and the moisture in the air quickly condensed into an ice wall, temporarily blocking the gargoyle's attack.

Karlles transformed directly into steam armor and merged with Shane.

This caused Shane's speed to surge once again.

The multi-eyed monster clearly sensed Shane's intentions and let out a low roar. Its black, mist-like body suddenly expanded, attempting to block Shane's advance.

"Don't think about it!"

A cold glint flashed in Xia En's eyes, and the [Void Secret Power] within his body erupted instantly.

[Void Travel] was activated suddenly, avoiding the black mist in front of him.

A flicker of anger flashed in the multi-eyed monster's scarlet eyes.

The black mist quickly condensed into several sharp tentacles, which shot towards Xia En's back.

Carles’ steam core surged violently, spewing out white steam that purified and annihilated the tentacles.

Out of trust in Carles.

Xia En didn't look back and continued rushing towards the [Purification Stone].

The roar of the multi-eyed monster echoed through the cave, and black mist spread rapidly, attempting to envelop the entire cave.

Upon seeing this, Yese's expression became even more solemn.

He quickly raised his staff and began to chant an ancient incantation in a low voice.

As the incantation was chanted, the ancient runes around the cave suddenly lit up with a faint light, as if responding to Yese's call.

"In the name of our ancestors, suppress evil spirits!"

Ye Sai let out a low shout and plunged his staff into the ground.

The runes' light suddenly intensified, forming an invisible barrier that temporarily blocked the spread of the black mist.

A hint of surprise flashed in the multi-eyed monster's scarlet eyes; it clearly hadn't expected that Yese could activate these ancient runes.

“You… dare to defy the will of the Lord…”

Its voice was filled with anger, and black mist rapidly condensed, attempting to break through the barrier of runes.

at the same time.

Shaen had already rushed to the [Purification Stone].

He reached out and gently touched the gem that emitted a soft glow.

The moment his fingers touched the Purification Stone, a warm power surged into his body.

Xia En felt that the secret power within his body resonated with this power, causing a strange change to occur.

"Activate it!"

However, at that moment, Yese's urgent voice came from afar.

Without hesitation, Xia En quickly channeled the Void Power within his body into the Purification Stone.

With the infusion of [Void Power], the light of the [Purification Stone] suddenly intensified, as if a small sun was rising in the cave.

The soft light spread rapidly, and wherever it reached, the black mist melted away like ice and snow.

The multi-eyed monster let out a shrill roar, and its black mist-like body rapidly disintegrated under the light.

"No...this is impossible..."

Its voice carried a hint of terror, and its scarlet eyes were filled with resentment.

However, the power of the Purification Stone is unstoppable.

The light quickly enveloped the entire cave, and all the black mist was purified in an instant.

The gargoyles that had been strengthened by the black mist also crumbled, turning into ordinary pebbles that scattered on the ground.

The multi-eyed monster's body gradually dissipated in the light, eventually vanishing into nothingness.

The cave returned to calm, with only the light of the Purification Stone still flickering.

Xia En let out a long sigh of relief, slowly withdrew his hand, and felt the [Void Secret Power] within his body calm down.

"Success..."

An said in a low voice, her tone tinged with weariness.

Joey and Carles breathed a sigh of relief, their faces beaming with satisfaction.

Yese walked to Xiaen's side, looking at the [Purification Stone] with a complicated expression.

"I never imagined the power of the Purification Stone would be so great..."

He said in a low voice, his tone tinged with emotion.

Shaen nodded, his gaze still fixed on the Purification Stone.

"With it, we can purify the Fountain of Life."

Yese paused for a moment, then slowly said, "But things are not over yet."

"The power of the [Heartbreaker Apostle] has already infiltrated the core of the [Ancient Spirit Clan], and our 'King' may very well have been completely controlled."

Xia En nodded, his gaze resolute.

"The crisis is not over yet."

"But now, we need to get out of here first."

Yese nodded and led everyone to quickly evacuate along the passage they had come from.

As they moved further away from the depths of the mine, the concentration of mystical energy in the air gradually decreased, and everyone's breathing became much easier.

Just as they were about to leave the mine, a deep rumbling sound suddenly came from the depths of the cave.

"what happened?"

An looked behind him warily and gripped the heavy sword in his hand tightly.

Yese's expression also turned serious.

"This is bad... The secret power deep within the mine has lost the suppression of the [Purification Stone] and is starting to get out of control!"

Xia En frowned and quickly made a decision.

"Get out of here! This place could collapse at any moment!"

"Joey, use a teleportation spell!"

"Yes, Captain Shane!"

Joey nodded, quickly raised his staff, and began chanting a teleportation spell in a low voice.

A blue light emanated from the tip of the staff, and the mystical energy in the air began to fluctuate violently, forming a rotating portal.

"Get in quickly!"

"I can't speak," Joey said hurriedly, her face pale.

Clearly, casting a teleportation spell under such circumstances would be an enormous burden on her.

Without hesitation, Xia En stepped into the portal first.

The others followed closely behind, with Yese being the last to enter.

The moment he stepped into the portal, a deafening roar came from the depths of the cave.

The entire mine began to shake violently, boulders fell from the top, and dust billowed everywhere.

The portal closed rapidly after Yese entered, and Joey's staff dimmed from excessive use.

She was panting, her forehead covered in sweat, clearly having exhausted most of her strength.

And this time.

The group had returned to the outside of the valley.

Xia En and the others stood outside the valley, gazing at the collapsed mine shaft in the distance, billowing smoke and dust, and the deafening roar.

The surrounding Ancient Spirit warriors were running around in a panic, clearly unprepared for this sudden disaster.

"We have to get out of here as soon as possible."

Xia En said in a low voice, his gaze sweeping over everyone: "We have obtained the [Purification Stone]. Next, we need to return to the [Elf Realm] to purify the [Fountain of Life]."

An nodded and gripped the heavy sword in his hand.

"There's no time to lose, we need to hurry."

Just then, Yese suddenly spoke up: "You should leave. I can't leave with you."

Xia En paused for a moment, then turned to look at Yese.

“Sage Yeshe, aren’t you coming with us?”

"The 'King' of the Ancient Spirit Clan has been controlled by the Heart-Stealing Apostle. It's too dangerous for you to stay here."

Yese shook his head, his gaze firm yet complex.

"That's precisely why I have to stay."

He took a deep breath and said slowly, "The Ancient Spirits are my people, and I cannot stand by and watch them be controlled by the Heart-Stealing Apostles."

"I must stay and find a way to awaken their memories and reveal the truth."

"This is...my mission!"

(End of this chapter)