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

Chapter 462 [Cataclysm Approaching] [Lord of Molten City]

Xia En shook his head and said with a solemn expression.

"Although our Seven Seas World was not completely destroyed by the Filthy Fate, it was still invaded by Him."

"His minions [the corrupt apostles] wreaked havoc in our world, even causing a world-ending flood at one point."

"If we hadn't fought with all our might and united with many powerful individuals to resist, the Seven Seas World would probably have ceased to exist long ago."

He paused, then continued, "The reason we left the Seven Seas World to explore other secret realms is..."

"It's all about finding ways to increase our strength and a way to fight against [the Fel God]."

"His power is too great; our world alone cannot contend with it."

At this point, Xia En gave a wry smile.

"Actually, the reason we came to the [Forge Realm] is because we were attacked by [Filthy Fate] during the [Realm Traversal]."

"what?!"

Upon hearing this, Youxing couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.

"You... were actually attacked by [Hui Si Ming] while traversing the [Secret Realm]?"

His voice was filled with disbelief and shock, and his purple pupils contracted slightly, clearly indicating that he was extremely uneasy about the news.

Shane nodded and said, "Yes."

"We originally planned to return to the Seven Seas World through the Secret Sea, but during the journey, the power of the Foul Fate suddenly descended, attempting to completely devour us."

"If it weren't for the help of the [Secret Sea Sky Beast], we would probably have perished in the spatial turbulence."

Upon hearing this, Youxing was both surprised and impressed.

As fugitives from the [Night Realm], they were well aware of the terror of the [Filthy Fate].

The fact that Xia En and his companions were able to escape from His clutches was itself a symbol of strength.

Moreover, on the other hand...

Xia En's Seven Seas World once clashed head-on with the Fel God and even successfully prevented His plan to destroy the world.

In this respect, they are far better off than those whose homes have been destroyed.

This instilled in him a deep respect for Shane and the others.

Youxing remained silent for a moment, her eyes flickering.

He glanced at Youyue beside him, seemingly weighing something.

Finally, he took a deep breath and slowly said, "Since we have a common enemy, perhaps... we can cooperate."

Upon hearing this, a glint of light flashed in Xia En's eyes.

He nodded and said solemnly, "Cooperation is exactly what we need."

"Facing [Hui Si Ming] alone will only lead us into a deeper predicament."

"Only by uniting can we find a way to confront Him."

Youxing nodded, her expression hardening.

He looked at Xia En and said in a low voice, "Actually, there's something I want to tell you."

"This matter concerns the future of the [Forge Realm], and may even concern the lives of all of us."

Xia En frowned, a sense of unease rising in his heart.

"what's up?"

Youxing took a deep breath and slowly said, "Based on our observations and speculations, the [Forge Realm]... may be on the verge of destruction."

"what?"

Shane and the crew gasped in surprise, their faces filled with shock.

Youxing's expression was extremely serious. He continued, "We, the Youye clan, are born with the talent to communicate with the stars."

"Therefore, the moment we arrived at the [Forge Realm], we realized..."

"There is only one star in the sky above this secret realm!"

"Moreover, this star sea is in a very unusual state, with its energy being extremely unstable."

Youxing's voice was low and solemn: "In the records of our Youye tribe, this phenomenon is called 'Starfall'."

"Stars are falling?"

Xia En frowned, a vague unease creeping into his heart.

Youxing nodded: "Yes, the withering of stars is an extremely rare phenomenon, usually meaning that the energy core of a world is collapsing."

"Stars are the energy nodes of the world, and their stability is directly related to the survival of the entire world."

"If the energy of the stars gets completely out of control, the entire world will be plunged into irreversible destruction."

"And the [Heat Death Wind] you experienced is a sign of the stellar energy going out of control."

Youyue took over the conversation, her tone filled with intense worry.

"Each time the [Heat Death Wind] descends, it is a violent eruption of stellar energy."

"This eruption will not only destroy everything on the surface, but will also gradually weaken the world's energy core."

"We speculate that if this situation continues..."

"The energy core of the [Forge Realm] will collapse completely in the near future."

Youxing's tone was extremely heavy.

"At that time, the entire secret realm will be swallowed by an unprecedented energy storm, and no life will be spared."

Upon hearing this, Shane immediately thought of the collapse of a star.

The "Sun (star)" in the [Forge Realm] may be nearing the end of its life.

The repeated eruptions of heat death (solar flares) are signs that it is on the verge of destruction.

Even Ghana, slumbering underground, might not be able to escape such an energy storm.

Ghana may be realizing the impending crisis and is trying to wake up from its slumber to escape this world.

Xia En's expression instantly turned serious, and countless thoughts flashed through his mind.

He recalled his previous experiences with the Warhammer Horde.

In Ghana, even the slightest movement can trigger a rumbling sound, causing a large-scale collapse of the cave.

If Ghana truly awakens completely and emerges from the earth, coupled with the energy storm that is about to erupt on the surface...

The dwarves of the entire underground world are likely to face annihilation.

It is obvious that this is a terrible disaster no less devastating than the cataclysmic flood of the Seven Seas World.

Xia En took a deep breath, trying to calm herself down.

He looked at Youxing and Youyue and asked in a deep voice, "Are you sure this prediction is accurate?"

"How long until the destruction of the [Forge Realm]?"

Youxing shook her head, a hint of helplessness in her voice: "We cannot determine the exact time."

"The process of stars withering is unpredictable; it may take years or it may collapse completely in the next moment."

"But according to our observations, the frequency of the heat death winds is indeed increasing, which means that the loss of control of the energy core is accelerating."

Yuyue added, "Furthermore, we have noticed that the power of the [Heat Death Wind] has been increasing recently."

"This further confirms our hypothesis—the stars of the [Forge Realm] are on the verge of collapse."

Xia En frowned, quickly weighing the options in his mind.

If Youxing and Youyue's predictions are correct, then the destruction of the [Forge Realm] is almost inevitable.

They are currently in this world, and if they cannot leave in time, they may perish along with it.

Worse.

Currently, the Black Swan is severely damaged and unable to traverse the secret realm for the time being. This means they cannot easily leave this world.

Although the presence of the [Empty Beast Heart Seal] allowed the other crew members to leave safely.

But Shane couldn't possibly leave the Black Swan alone in this soon-to-be-destroyed Secret Realm.

Then, Shane asked somewhat strangely, "Since you have already deduced that the [Forge Realm] is about to be destroyed..."

"Why not tell the dwarves of Molten Core about this?"

Youxing gave a wry smile and shook her head.

"We have considered it, but this news is too shocking."

"The dwarves have lived here for generations and have a deep affection for the [Forge Realm]."

“If we rashly tell them that their world is about to be destroyed, they will likely think we are exaggerating, or even regard us as enemies.”

Youyue added softly, "Besides, we are outsiders after all, and the dwarves have limited trust in us."

“If we don’t have solid evidence, they will find it hard to believe our speculation.”

Xia En nodded, understanding Youxing's concerns.

Indeed, this is news that concerns the very survival of the entire world.

Without sufficient evidence, it is difficult to convince people.

Especially for a stubborn and tenacious race like dwarves, they tend to trust their own judgment and experience.

"but……"

Youxing continued, "We had no intention of hiding this information."

"In fact, we originally planned to meet with the city lord of [Molten City] today to report our findings to him."

After a moment's thought, Xia En asked, "Are you confident you can persuade the city lord?"

Youxing shook her head: "We can only do our best."

"After all, this speculation is based on our observations and clan records, but there is no conclusive evidence."

"We can only hope that the city lord will take this issue seriously and make preparations in advance."

At this moment, there was a rush of footsteps outside the door.

Immediately afterwards, a dwarf guard hurried in.

He said to Youxing with a serious expression, "Mr. Youxing, the city lord summons you and your companions. Please proceed to the city lord's mansion immediately."

Youxing and Youyue exchanged a glance, their eyes showing some surprise.

Youxing turned to look at Xia En and said in a low voice, "It seems that the city lord already knows something."

"Captain Shane, would you like to come with us?"

"Perhaps your insights can help persuade the city lord."

Xia En nodded: "Of course, I've also been wanting to meet this city lord."

The group quickly packed their belongings and followed the dwarf guards to the city lord's mansion.

The streets of Molten Core remained bustling, with dwarves moving about busily between workshops and shops.

They were completely unaware of the impending crisis.

Looking at these hardworking and resilient dwarves, Shane couldn't help but feel a little heavy-hearted.

Soon, they arrived at the city lord's mansion.

This is a magnificent building, constructed of black megaliths, with intricate runes and dwarven totems carved into its walls.

Upon seeing Youxing and Xia En, the guards at the entrance immediately made way for them, allowing them to enter.

Inside the meeting hall.

A burly dwarf stood with his back to them in front of a huge stone table, staring at a map on the wall.

Hearing footsteps, he slowly turned around, his sharp gaze sweeping over the crowd.

This dwarf is none other than Grom Moltenfire, the lord of Moltenfire.

His beard was as red as flames, and a crown inlaid with [Lava Ore] adorned his head, radiating a fiery aura.

"Youxing, Youyue, you've arrived."

The city lord's voice was deep and powerful, carrying an unquestionable authority.

Youxing stepped forward and said respectfully, "Lord City Lord, we have come as you instructed."

"In addition, this is Captain Shane. He comes from another world and also knows about the situation in the [Forge Realm]."

Upon hearing this, Grom glanced at Shane in surprise.

These outsiders from Youxing were the first of their kind in the thousands of years of the [Forge Realm].

Now, surprisingly, a second group of outsiders has appeared in such a short time.

This seems to subtly indicate some issues.

After sensing Shaun's aura for a moment, Grom was secretly alarmed.

This was none other than a top-tier expert who was in no way inferior to himself!
Moreover, for some reason, Grom also sensed a familiar aura emanating from Shane.

Like... belonging to the dwarf race?
Grom's mind was racing, but his face remained impassive.

He nodded slightly: "Captain Shane, welcome to Molten City."

Xia En nodded in response.

While Grom was observing him, Shane was also observing the lord of Molten City.

It's not hard to tell that this city lord is an eighth-level expert!
This means that the other party is most likely one of the strongest in the [Furnace Realm]!

Furthermore, considering the term "Holy City," [Molten City] is clearly the core of the [Furnace Realm].

That's why so many dwarfs live in this city.

On Grom, Shane also sensed the aura of the [Ancestral Totem]!

This wasn't Shane's first time visiting the [Forge Realm], so he naturally knew that what the dwarves valued most were their [Life Forge] and [Ancestral Totem].

As the lord of Molten City, Grom must have already collected a large number of Ancestral Totem Fragments.

Perhaps the ancestral totem has been pieced together to a fairly complete degree.

The few totem fragments that Shaen had back then had an extraordinary effect.

Therefore, Grom, who has mastered the more complete [Ancestral Totem], must still have a trump card up his sleeve.

Therefore, Xia En did not look down on him in the slightest.

At this moment, Grom waved his hand, gesturing for everyone to sit down.

He walked to the stone table, placed his hands on the surface, and looked at Youxing with a solemn gaze.

“Youxing, I’ve heard you’ve made some new discoveries about the [Heat Death Winds].

"Now, tell me your speculations."

Youxing took a deep breath and slowly said, "Lord City Lord, according to our observations and clan records..."

"The frequent appearance of the [Heat Death Wind] means that the stars in the [Forge Realm] are collapsing."

"If this situation continues, the entire world will be completely destroyed in the near future."

"what?"

Grom's brow furrowed deeply, and his crimson beard trembled slightly, clearly shocked and unsettled by the news.

The dwarf guards nearby reacted even more violently.

"absurd!"

"What nonsense are you spouting, you outsider?"

(End of this chapter)