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

Chapter 448 [Secret Realm Passage] [The Reappearance of Filthy Secret Power]

"call……"

Feeling the surge of power within him, Xia En let out a long breath.

He then realized something else.

Since An's breakthrough can bring him considerable benefits.

So, once his other crew members have all broken through to the legendary realm, he will once again experience a leap in advancement?
After briefly imagining that scenario, Xia En turned her head and found An Zheng staring at her.

"Captain Shane..."

An spoke softly, her expression showing excitement and anticipation.

Xia En smiled slightly and nodded.

Congratulations, An.

"You have finally entered the realm of legend."

An met him on Duke Island and they went through various trials and tribulations together, including several life-or-death crises.

It's no exaggeration to say that they shared weal and woe.

At this moment, An finally broke through to the legendary realm, which was indeed a cause for celebration.

Hearing Xia En's words, a faint blush appeared on An's face. She lowered her head and said softly.

"Thank you, Captain."

"Without your guidance and support, I could not have gotten this far."

Xia En shook his head, his tone firm: "This is your own hard work and talent."

An took a deep breath: "I will continue to grow stronger and protect you."

Xia En smiled and patted her on the shoulder.

"You've done a great job."

"Next, we need more resources to deal with the impending crisis."

An nodded, her gaze resolute: "I will do my best."

at this time.

Anqi walked to An's side, her gaze both gentle and complex.

She sighed softly, her tone filled with expectation and earnestness.

"An, once this crisis is over, would you be willing to stay in the [Elf Realm] and become our Elf Queen?"

An Wei was taken aback, clearly not expecting An Qi to make such a request.

She glanced at Xia En subconsciously, then shook her head, her tone firm yet gentle.

"Anqi, thank you for your trust and invitation, but I cannot accept it."

A hint of disappointment flashed in Angie's eyes, but she didn't show much emotion, only asking softly.

"Why? Because you are the most suitable candidate."

“Your bloodline, your strength, even your temperament are so similar to our Queen.”

"You were born to be here."

An replied earnestly, "I do have a special feeling for the [Elf Realm]. It feels familiar and welcoming to me."

"But my true home is not here."

"My captain, my crew, and my mission are all on the Black Swan."

"I can't abandon them."

After pausing, he continued, "And although I'm a lot like Lyra, I will never become Lyra."

"I have my own path to walk."

Xia En stood aside, listening silently to their conversation.

He was not surprised by Ann's decision.

No matter how similar Anne and Lyra are, they have ultimately become two completely different individuals.

Moreover, unlike Lyra, Anne did not grow up in the elves' territory and receive nurturing from them.

Her sense of belonging to the elven race wasn't that strong.

That's why she refused to become the Queen of the Elves.

Angie was silent for a moment, then finally nodded, her tone tinged with regret.

I understand your choice.

"But if you change your mind in the future, the gates of the [Elf Realm] will always be open for you."

An nodded gratefully: "Thank you, Ms. Angie."

Angie turned her head and looked at the Fountain of Life not far away.

"Now that the Fountain of Life has been purified, we can begin to infuse its water into the ritual to stabilize the barrier protecting the Elven Realm."

And this time.

Xia En then thought of something.

Now that they have confirmed that the Ancient Spirits migrated from the Elf Realm to the Rhine Realm.

This means that there must be some kind of passage between the two [Secret Realms].

Could the rituals left behind by Lyra transmit the protective power from the [Elf Realm] to the [Rhine Realm], thereby preventing the [Heartbreaker Apostle] from corrupting it?
Or.

Could this passage allow the elves to support the [Rhine Realm]?
Thinking of this, Xia En immediately told An Qi his guess.

After hearing these words, Anqi frowned slightly and fell into deep thought.

Her gaze darted back and forth between the Fountain of Life and Shane, as if weighing the feasibility of the idea.

Your speculation is not without merit.

Angie spoke slowly, her tone very cautious.

"There may indeed be some kind of ancient passage between the [Elf Realm] and the [Rhine Realm]."

"The rituals left behind by Queen Lyra may not only be used to protect the [Elf Realm], but may also hide the secret connecting the two realms."

She paused and continued.

"However, whether such a channel exists, and how to activate it, are all unknowns."

“We need to carefully study the rituals left by Leila to determine whether your vision can be realized.”

Xia En nodded, his gaze resolute: "Time is of the essence; we must act as soon as possible."

"If we can transfer the power of the [Elf Realm] to the [Rhine Realm] through a ritual."

"It can not only stop the corruption of the [Heartbreaker Apostle], but also allow the power of the Elven race to support the defense of [Rhine City]."

After a moment of contemplation, Angie finally nodded in agreement.

“Alright, I will gather the elders and scholars of the tribe to study the rituals left by Leila.”

"If we can find clues to the passage, we will fully cooperate with your plan."

Xia En smiled gratefully: "Thank you for your support, Angie."

"This is crucial for us."

Angie waved her hand: "No need to be polite, we have a common enemy."

"If we can use your strength to completely eliminate this threat, it will also be a good thing for us."

She turned to look at An, a hint of expectation in her eyes.

“Ann, since you have rejected the offer to become the Elf Queen.”

"Then I hope you can continue to exert your strength in the following actions."

"With your bloodline and talent, you may be able to play a key role in the study of rituals."

Ann nodded, her tone firm: "I will do everything I can to help everyone."

Xia En glanced at An, then at An Qi, and secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

He knew that although Anqi regretted An's choice, she was still willing to cooperate for the sake of the bigger picture.

This is undoubtedly a good start.

"Then let's get started now."

Shaun said, "Time waits for no one, and the threat of the [Mind Flayer] could erupt at any moment."

Angie nodded and turned to give orders to the elves around her.

"Immediately summon all elders and scholars to the core area of ​​the ritual." "We need to decipher the secrets left behind by Queen Leila as soon as possible."

The elves sprang into action, and the atmosphere in the entire [Elf Realm] became tense yet orderly.

Shaen, on the other hand, looked at the Fountain of Life beside him.

He hadn't forgotten another piece of information in Leila's message—

The Fountain of Life can reshape Vivian's physical body!
Vivian is currently not only in the Eternal Coffin as a soul, but also in a deep slumber.

The power of the Fountain of Life might be able to nourish her damaged soul.

Xia En took a deep breath and turned to look at An Qi.

“Angie, I need to use the power of the Fountain of Life to reshape the physical bodies of my companions.”

Angie paused for a moment, then nodded.

"The power of the Fountain of Life can indeed do this."

"However, the process of reshaping the physical body requires extremely precise control."

"A slight mishap could lead to problems in the harmony between the soul and the body."

Shane nodded, his tone firm: "I understand the risks, but this is our only chance."

Angie was silent for a moment, then finally nodded in agreement: "Okay, I will assist you."

"However, before that, we need to ensure that the power of the [Fountain of Life] is stable enough."

"After all, the spring water that has just been purified may need some time to fully recover."

Xia En nodded: "I understand."

“We can start by studying the ritual, and then reshape Vivian’s physical body once the power of the Fountain of Life has stabilized.”

Angie smiled slightly: "This arrangement is very reasonable."

"Then, let's head to the core area of ​​the ritual now."

The group then quickly set off towards the core area of ​​the [Elf Realm].

……

……

Before long, Shane and the others arrived at the core area of ​​the ritual.

This is an ancient altar, covered with intricate runes and patterns, emitting a faint glow.

In the center of the altar, a huge emerald green crystal floats.

The crystal seems to contain infinite mysterious power.

Angie walked to the altar and began to chant an ancient incantation in a low voice.

As the incantation was chanted, the runes on the altar gradually lit up, and the mystical power within the crystal began to surge.

"This is the core of the ritual left by Queen Leila."

Angie explained, "Through it, we can control the protective barrier of the [Elf Realm] to some extent, and may even find a passage to the [Rhine Realm]."

Shaun nodded, his gaze fixed on the crystal.

"What do we need to do?"

After a moment of contemplation, Angie slowly said, "First, we need to activate the core of the ritual, and then use it to sense the existence of the [Rhine Secret Realm]."

"If there is indeed a passage between the two secret realms, the ritual should be able to detect its fluctuations."

Xia En nodded: "Then let's begin."

Angie didn't say much, but continued chanting the incantation, gently waving her staff to guide the power of the ritual.

As she moved, the runes on the altar shone brighter and brighter, and the mystical power within the crystal began to fluctuate violently.

Shaen felt a powerful force surging around him.

It was as if the entire [Elf Realm] was responding to the ritual's call.

Just then, a light flashed in the crystal, followed by a blurry image.

In the scene, one can vaguely see a land that is similar to, yet different from, the [Elf Realm].

A city that Xia En knew all too well was now standing on the land.

It is indeed [Rhine City]!
"Success!"

Angie's voice carried a hint of excitement: "The ritual system has detected fluctuations from the [Rhine Secret Realm]!"

Xia En's eyes were fixed on the screen, and a surge of excitement welled up inside him.

"It seems that there is indeed a passage between the two secret realms."

Angie nodded: "Yes, but this passage seems to be blocked by some kind of force."

"We need to find a way to unlock it in order to transfer the power of the [Elf Realm]."

After a moment of contemplation, Xia En said, "Perhaps we can unlock the passage using the power of the [Fountain of Life]."

"The Fountain of Life is the core of the Elf Realm, and its power should be able to penetrate the blockade."

"Incidentally, it can also reinforce the barrier, making the scene of the [Black Sun in the Sky] disappear."

Angie praised, "Your idea makes a lot of sense."

"We can try infusing the power of the Fountain of Life into the ritual to see if we can unlock the passage."

Xia En nodded: "Then let's get moving as soon as possible."

Without hesitation, Angie quickly led everyone back to the Fountain of Life.

At this moment, the power of the Fountain of Life has stabilized, and the light in the spring water shines even brighter.

Angie walked to the spring and began to chant a spell in a low voice, guiding the power of the spring.

As she moved, the light in the spring water gradually condensed, forming a pillar of light that shot straight into the sky.

Then, the beam of light shot directly at the emerald crystal in the altar.

A moment later, the image of the [Rhine Realm] reappeared in the crystal.

This time, the picture is clearer, and you can even see the scenery inside the city of Rhine.

The city’s inhabitants of all races, as well as its tall and magnificent buildings, are all on full display.

Upon seeing this, Angie couldn't help but show a surprised expression.

"This is... your Rhine City?"

A hint of pride appeared on Xia En's face.

"Yes."

"What a beautiful city!" Angie exclaimed.

"I can sense that the passage between the two [Secret Realms] is unlocking!"

However, at that moment, a cloud of black mist suddenly flashed across the screen.

The black mist expanded rapidly, as if it were about to engulf the entire scene.

"This is……"

Xia En's expression changed.

He immediately sensed a familiar [filthy secret power] from the black mist.

Without a doubt, this is the remaining power of [Evil Fate]!

at the same time.

[Mysterious Realm of Elves] The black sun in the sky has become even darker and deeper.

That eerie black light seemed to be turning the remaining two suns black as well.

In that critical moment, An's eyes suddenly narrowed.

She sensed that familiar, corrupt power attempting to erode the [Elven Realm] through the passage, even threatening the safety of [Rhine City].

Without hesitation, she took a step forward, opened her arms, and the secret power within her body resonated rapidly with the power of the [Fountain of Life].

"I'll stop it!"

Ann's voice was firm and powerful, and her body was enveloped in a faint golden light, as if she had merged with the Fountain of Life.

With a gentle wave of her hands, the light in the spring water suddenly intensified.

It transformed into a dazzling pillar of light, shooting straight into the sky.

(End of this chapter)