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

Chapter 447 [Purifying the Fountain of Life] [Lyra's Message]

Yese paused, his gaze sweeping over Xia En and the others.

"I have to walk the road ahead on my own."

Xia En was silent for a moment, then finally nodded: "I understand your decision."

"But please be careful, the power of the Mind Flayer is far more bizarre than we imagine."

Yese smiled slightly, a hint of gratitude flashing in his eyes: "Thank you for your concern, I will be careful."

"The worst-case scenario is when we meet again."

"I have also become a puppet of the [Mind Flayer], forced to fight against you."

"At that time, please beg me to be freed."

Xia En fell silent and did not try to dissuade him further.

He knew that Yese's mind was made up, and any persuasion would be futile.

"In that case, we shall part ways here."

Xia En said solemnly, "I hope we can meet again."

Yese nodded and said softly, "Perhaps there will be another chance."

At that moment, Joey's staff once again emitted a blue glow.

The mysterious energy in the air began to fluctuate, and the portal slowly took shape.

"Captain Shane, the portal is ready."

"Joey said in a low voice."

This is a portal directly to [Rhine City]—Joey was able to open such a portal because he knew the exact coordinates of [Rhine City].

Xia En nodded, then gave Yese one last look: "Take care."

Yese smiled slightly and waved his hand: "You too."

Xia En and the others stepped into the portal one by one, their figures gradually disappearing into the blue light.

Yese stood there, watching them leave, until the portal closed completely, leaving only faint fluctuations of arcane power in the air.

He took a deep breath and turned to walk towards the Ancient Spirit Clan's camp.

The collapse of the mine shaft plunged the entire camp into chaos, with soldiers fleeing in all directions, their shouts echoing everywhere.

Yese's gaze swept over the panicked faces, and he sighed inwardly.

"Fellow tribesmen... how long have you been kept in the dark?"

He murmured to himself, then quickened his pace.

He knew that he didn't have much time left.

The power of the [Heartbreaker Apostle] has already penetrated the core of the [Ancient Spirit Clan], and may even have sensed the anomaly in the mine.

He must find those of his people who are not yet fully controlled and awaken their memories before the Mind Flayers can react.

Yese quickly disappeared into the chaotic crowd, heading deeper into the camp.

……

……

at the same time.

Shaen and the others have returned to Rhine City.

Upon returning to Rhine City, Xia En saw Jane standing on the city wall, her sharp eyes scanning the surroundings.

Her figure stretched long in the afterglow of the setting sun, her silver hair reflecting a cold light.

On the city wall.

The Tree People, Dwarves, and Moonlit Clan were busy setting up defensive fortifications, and a tense and solemn atmosphere filled the air.

"Fia, you and the dwarven craftsman inspect all the defensive equipment, making sure every catapult, ballista, and cannon is functioning properly!"

Jane's voice was clear and powerful, carrying throughout the entire city wall.

"Yes!"

Feiya nodded in agreement and quickly led the dwarf craftsman to inspect the site.

Meanwhile, inside Rhine City, the Tree People and the Moonlit People were continuously transporting various tools and materials outside the city to build an outer defense line.

Looking at the bustling Rhine City, Xia En felt a greater sense of security.

Having quietly developed for so long, Rhine City naturally possesses extremely formidable war potential.

And when this potential is unleashed, it displays a terrifying power.

Soon, Jane on the city wall noticed the return of Shane and the others.

"Captain Shane, you're back."

Jane's voice remained calm, but Xia En could detect a hint of weariness in her tone.

Xia En said, "Thank you for your hard work."

Jian shook her head slightly, her gaze still firm: "This is what I should do."

How's the situation on your end?

Xia En nodded, his tone steady: "We have obtained the Purification Stone. Next, we need to go to the Elf Realm as soon as possible to purify the Fountain of Life."

However, before that, I need to ensure that the defenses of Rhine City are strong enough.

"After all, the power of the [Heartbreaker Apostle] has already infiltrated the [Ancient Spirit Clan], and they may launch an attack at any time."

Jane's gaze swept over the busy figures on the city wall, her tone firm.

"Don't worry, the defenses of Rhine City are basically complete."

"The war potential of this city exceeds my expectations."

"Cooperation among the various races is going very smoothly, and the outer defenses have been completed."

"Even if the Ancient Spirit Clan launches an attack, we have enough strength to resist."

"That's good."

Xia En breathed a sigh of relief, feeling admiration for Jane's leadership skills.

"By the way, where's Sha Jingjing? I haven't seen her anywhere."

Jane explained, "Miss Sha has gone into seclusion to break through her cultivation barrier."

"The only thing that Rhine City lacks right now is its high-end combat power."

"But once Miss Sand and the other Tree Elders successfully break through to the Legendary Realm, the situation will be very different."

Shane nodded: "That's true."

"I hope she can break through successfully."

Upon hearing these words, Joey, Ann, and Carles all felt a sense of urgency.

Their strength is only a hair's breadth away from being legendary.

But it was this slight difference that put them at a disadvantage when facing gargoyles.

Thinking of this, Joey's eyes flickered, and he said.

"Captain, I also need to go into seclusion in [Rhine City] for a while."

Having spent so much time with Joey, Shane naturally saw through Joey's thoughts at a glance.

He didn't try to dissuade him, but spoke directly.

"Alright, since you've made up your mind, then go ahead."

"However, remember to be careful during the breakthrough process and don't push yourself too hard."

"If you encounter any problems, please let me know immediately."

Joey nodded and replied, "Yes, Captain!"

After saying that, Joey quickly left the city wall and headed towards the core area of ​​Rhine City.

Xia En watched Joey leave, secretly praying that she would successfully break through.

Jane walked to Shane's side and whispered.

"Captain Shane, are you really comfortable letting her go into seclusion at this time?"

Shane smiled, his gaze unwavering: "I believe in Joey."

"Moreover, Rhine City does indeed need more legendary combat power right now."

Jane nodded and said nothing more.

Her gaze swept over the busy figures on the city wall again, her tone calm and steady.

"In that case, let's continue to strengthen our defenses."

"An attack from the Ancient Spirits could come at any time; we must prepare for the worst."

Xia En nodded and said.

"Jane, the defense of Rhine City is now in your hands."

"I need to go to the [Elven Realm] to purify the [Fountain of Life] as soon as possible."

Jian Wei was taken aback for a moment, then nodded: "I understand."

"Go ahead without worry, I'll take care of things in Rhine City."

Without hesitation, Xia En activated the [Empty Beast Heart Seal], leading the other crew members towards the [Elf Secret Realm]. ...

……

Not long after.

Xia En and the others then arrived at the Fountain of Life.

The spring water still emitted a faint black mist, and the suffocating stench of filth still lingered in the air.

Angie stood beside Xia En: "Have you obtained the [Purification Stone] yet?"

Xia En nodded: "Yes."

As he spoke, he took out the Purification Stone from his pocket.

This extremely high-purity rhinestone looks like a crystal-clear gemstone.

It emits a soft light, seemingly out of place in the surrounding darkness.

Xia En took a deep breath and gently placed the Purification Stone into the spring water.

The moment the Purification Stone touched the spring water, a burst of intense light suddenly erupted.

It's like a little sun rising in the spring.

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

The foul smell in the spring water was quickly purified, replaced by a fresh and pure vitality.

The nearby elves stared wide-eyed in shock at the scene.

The black mist in the spring water gradually dissipated, and the originally murky water surface became clear and transparent.

Like a mirror, it reflects the azure sky.

The plants around the spring also began to revive, and the withered branches and leaves regained their vitality.

The flowers bloomed in the light, emitting a faint fragrance.

And the black sun in the sky seemed to have undergone a slight change.

Xia En also felt a sense of relief.

It felt as if a huge boulder that had been weighing on my heart had been removed.

He looked down at the spring and suddenly noticed a blurry, unreal image floating in the water.

It was the figure of a woman, with long, flowing hair and an exquisitely beautiful face.

"This is……"

Xia En couldn't help but hold his breath.

He certainly wouldn't mistake the phantom image appearing in the spring; it was indeed Lyra!

In fact, the reason why Shane came to the [Elf Realm] was to find the information left by Lyra.

Unexpectedly, her message appeared in this "Fountain of Life"!

"Leila..."

Xia En called out softly, a complex mix of emotions welling up inside her.

Lyra's phantom slowly opened her eyes, her gaze empty and distant, as if she had lost all her memories and emotions.

Her voice seemed to come from a distant place, carrying a sense of ethereal beauty.

"Shane... I have already headed to the [Secret Sea]..."

"Now, I've lost all my memories and emotions..."

"The God of Blind Folly may create a completely new and unfamiliar version of me..."

"But perhaps, with the help of An and Vivian, you can bring back my lost past..."

"【Fountain of Life】...can reshape Vivian's physical body..."

"【Fleeting Moment】...can pinpoint my location..."

Lyra's voice gradually faded away, and the phantom image disappeared as well.

Xia En stood there, unable to calm down for a long time.

at this time.

The power of the Fountain of Life surged once more, and a pure, mysterious force flowed into Shane's body.

He felt the [Void Secret Power] within his body resonate with this power, causing a strange change to occur.

He looked down at the "Fleeting Time" in his hand and found that it had transformed from the shape of a pocket watch into an exquisite compass.

The pointer trembled slightly, as if pointing in a certain direction.

"This is……"

Shaun stared in surprise at the compass in his hand, a vague feeling creeping into his mind that this might be the way Lyra had left behind to find her.

at the same time.

The secret power of the Fountain of Life suddenly surged into An's body.

An incredibly vibrant and lively life force, imbued with the unique mystical power of elves, was infused into her body.

An felt an unprecedented warmth and power surging within her.

That force was like a rushing river, washing over every meridian in her body, bringing an indescribable sense of comfort.

Her breathing gradually became deeper, and her heartbeat quickened.

It was as if the whole world had become clear in her perception.

An closed her eyes and felt the flow of that power.

Her consciousness seemed to be pulled into a strange space, surrounded by an endless void, where she stood alone.

In the void, countless tiny points of light shimmered around her, as dazzling as stars.

She reached out and gently touched the points of light, and immediately felt a powerful force surge into her body.

"This is... the essence of secret power?"

An murmured softly, a sudden realization welling up in her heart.

She realized that these points of light were the embodiment of the mystical power, and that her body was resonating with it.

Her consciousness gradually became immersed in it, as if she had merged with the whole world.

She felt her soul being elevated, and the secret power within her body was constantly solidifying.

It was as if they were trying to break through some invisible constraint.

boom--

next moment.

An unprecedented power surged into An's body.

Her body seemed to be enveloped in a warm light, her inner power rapidly solidified, and her aura suddenly increased.

A golden glint flashed in her eyes.

It was as if he had been reborn and entered a completely new realm.

soon.

An slowly opened her eyes and found herself still standing beside the Fountain of Life, but everything around her had changed.

The spring water shone even brighter, and the surrounding plants radiated vitality.

Angie and the elves were looking at her with shocked expressions, as if they were seeing some incredible being.

"It's so similar..."

Angie sighed softly.

The An before her was almost identical to the indomitable girl she remembered.

Although the other elves had never seen Lyra, they all had a strange feeling about her.

An, who has ascended to the legendary level, is more like an elven queen than any of their elven queens!

An felt a surge of power within her, and was both shocked and delighted.

She looked down at her hands, as if she could feel every trace of secret power flowing through her fingertips.

She knew that she had broken through that constraint and entered the realm of legend.

at the same time.

Xia En also felt a mysterious force enter his body.

[Due to the effect of "Captain's Majesty"!]

[Overall Qualifications: 80 → 85!]

[Gained crew member Ann's talent: Source of Life!]

"This is……"

Of course, Shane hadn't forgotten that the effects of [Captain's Majesty] would also apply to the crew.

However, previously, the crew members were far weaker than him, making it difficult for them to provide him with any boosts.

But at this time.

The sheer scale of An's breakthrough legend also benefited Shane.

(End of this chapter)