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

Chapter 464 [Operation in Molten City] [Return to Warhammer Horde]

Shaen also learned at this time that the Seven Seas World had been named after this before the Great Flood.

However, the seven seas that appeared after the Great Flood were not the same as the seven seas that appeared before.

Therefore, some dwarves naturally knew the name "Seven Seas World".

His gaze swept over the dwarves in the council hall, each with a different expression, as he quickly weighed the various possibilities in his mind.

To relocate the entire dwarven race to the [Rhine Realm]?
The idea was rejected by Xia En as soon as it came to mind.

This is different from the previous small-scale migrations of the Moonlit Clan and the Warhammer Tribe.

This involves the entire [Forge Realm] of dwarves, whose numbers are enormous.

Leaving aside whether the Rhine Realm can accommodate such a large population, the influx of outsiders of this scale will inevitably shake the foundation of his rule there.

It could even trigger a prolonged period of unrest.

This is definitely not a good thing for Rhine City, which has just stabilized.

not to mention.
Xia En's gaze unconsciously drifted towards the Black Swan, which was moored outside the city.

This legendary warship, which accompanied him through countless secret realms, is currently severely damaged and unable to perform [Secret Realm Traversal].

He couldn't possibly abandon the Black Swan and leave alone.

Therefore, this method should only be used as a last resort.

Another solution must be found.

"Captain Shane?"

Grom's voice pulled Shane back to reality from his thoughts.

Xia En composed himself and decided to resolve another question first.

"Lord Grom, before we discuss the evacuation plan, I have a question I'd like to ask."

"Please say."

"Regarding the ancestral totems on your bodies."

Shaun looked directly into Grom's eyes: "Are they related to the God of War of the Seven Seas?"

The council chamber fell silent instantly, so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

The elders' expressions changed drastically, and Grom's pupils contracted slightly.

This reaction says it all.

After a long silence, Grom finally let out a long sigh.

"Looks like I can't hide it from you."

He gestured for the guards to close the gate and set up a soundproof barrier before speaking in a deep voice.

"Indeed, the [Ancestral Totem] contains the legacy of the God of War."

"What?!"

"Lord! This is a top secret of the clan!"

Several elders stood up excitedly.

Grom raised his hand to stop them: "At this point, there's no need to keep these secrets any longer."

He turned to Shane, his eyes flashing with a complex light.

"According to the oldest records of our people, our ancestors followed the God of War in conquering all directions."

"At the end of the War of the Gods, the God of War sensed a certain crisis and sealed a portion of his power within the [Ancestral Totem], entrusting it to our clan for safekeeping."

"Later, it was with the power left behind by the God of War that our ancestors were able to cross the secret realm and come to this world."

Xia En was startled.

This perfectly matches his guess!

Xuan Ge, standing to the side, was even more excited, her dragon eyes flashing: "Just as I thought! No wonder I sensed a familiar aura from you!"

Grom looked at the girl in surprise: "You..."

"I have witnessed the war of the gods with my own eyes."

String Song explained briefly, "I am all too familiar with the power of the God of War."

Grom was greatly surprised to hear this.

That legendary war is now lost to time.

This girl claims to have witnessed the power of the God of War firsthand, which is truly unbelievable.

But Grom inexplicably felt that String Song hadn't lied!

Grom did not question String Song's words, but instead looked intently at Shane.

"Captain Shane, you mentioned the legacy of the God of War, what are your plans?"

Shaun said in a deep voice, "I'm thinking, since the dwarves were able to come to the [Ghana World] with the help of the God of War."

"Then... perhaps the legacy of the God of War also contains a method to return to the Seven Seas World."

"this"

Grom's pupils contracted slightly, then a look of realization dawned on his face: "No wonder."

"No wonder what?"

Xia En keenly noticed his unusual behavior.

Grom took a deep breath and said slowly, "Actually, the reason I believe in the prophecy of the Dark Star is..."

"It's also because I knew in advance, through the inheritance of the God of War, that a great calamity might be imminent."

He removed the armor from his chest, revealing the incomplete totem pattern on his chest.

In the firelight, the patterns seemed to flow as if they were alive, exuding an ancient and mysterious aura.

"only."

Grom smiled wryly, "Our Ancestral Totem is incomplete, and the War God's legacy we received is also incomplete."

"Whether it's the arrival of disaster or the way to return to the Seven Seas World, there are only a few sentences of information."

Shaen said, "Then, why not try to complete the [Ancestral Totem]?"

"This is the only feasible method at the moment."

After a moment's thought, Grom agreed with Shane's statement.

"That's right, since it's feasible to some extent, we should give it a try!"

"We can't just sit there and wait for death!"

Grom's voice echoed in the council hall, carrying an unquestionable authority.

"Pass down the order: immediately dispatch the fastest messengers to all known dwarf tribes."

"Order all tribal leaders to carry their Ancestral Totems and proceed to Molten City as quickly as possible!"

An elder said with concern, “Lord, many tribes are far apart, and it can take several days or even longer just to send a message.”

"Moreover... the ancestral totem is a treasure of every tribe, and they may not be willing to hand it over."

A resolute glint flashed in Grom's eyes.

"Tell them this is a moment of life and death for the entire dwarf race!"

"For tribes willing to hand over their Ancestral Totems, Molten Core will offer generous compensation—the right to mine mithril veins, the instruction of forging techniques, and even the sharing of the Furnace Core!"

"As for those who refuse..."

He paused, his voice low and firm.

"Then tell them that when disaster strikes, the gates of Molten City will not be open to them."

The dwarves in the council chamber looked at each other in bewilderment, but soon they all realized the seriousness of the situation.

Grom's decision, though forceful, was indeed the most effective approach.

Soon, several messenger squads composed of elite dwarf warriors were dispatched.

They rode their domesticated subterranean lizards, speeding along the intricate network of tunnels towards the various tribes.

However, as the elders feared, the transmission of information takes time.

Persuading the various tribes to hand over the fragments of their ancestral totem is even more difficult.

……

……

After leaving the city lord's mansion.

Shaen stood on the towering walls of Molten City, gazing at the undulating lava mountains in the distance.

Joey walked over to him and asked in a low voice, "Captain, what are you planning to do next?"

Shaen withdrew his gaze and said in a deep voice, "It is not appropriate for us 'outsiders' to interfere too much in the internal affairs of the dwarves."

"However, there is one place where I might be able to intervene in a suitable capacity."

Joey seemed thoughtful: "You mean... [Warhammer Horde]?"

Shaun nodded: "While I can't have all the dwarves migrate to the Rhine Realm, the situation is different for the Warhammer Tribe. Many of them have already gone to the Rhine Realm."

"This time, it might be a good opportunity."

Joey agreed, "That's true."

Shane quickly returned to the Black Swan.

Sitting in the captain's cabin, Xia En silently recited to himself.

"Begin submersible flight!"

next moment.

Xia En's consciousness gradually sank and fell into a familiar body.

It was the body of Bronzebeard Warhammer!
When Shane opened his eyes again, he was in a cave deep underground.

He moved his body a little and quickly adapted to his new state.

This physical body, having been corrupted by Shane's [Void Secret Power], had long since become incorruptible, and even after being left for so long, it had not changed much.

Soon, Shane headed towards the Warhammer Tribe.

……

……

Unlike the bustling Molten Core, the Warhammer Horde maintained a peaceful life.

The dwarves forged weapons by the furnace as usual, the women sorted the ore, and the children played and frolicked in the cave passages.

Deep within the tribe, the enormous furnace still burns, radiating intense heat.

However, this peace was soon broken.

"Rumble--"

A familiar tremor came from underground, and the tribe's dwarves stopped what they were doing and looked around warily.

"The Rumbling again?"

"It's been happening more and more frequently lately..."

The dwarves whispered among themselves, but were not overly alarmed.

After all, the Warhammer Horde's furnaces and caves were specially reinforced, so ordinary vibrations would not have a significant impact.

But just then, the guard at the entrance to the tribe suddenly shouted:

"Lord Bronzebeard is back!"

This shout instantly ignited the entire tribe.

"What? Lord Bronzebeard is back?"

"Lord Copperbeard has been in seclusion for a long time, and has finally returned!"

The dwarves dropped what they were doing and rushed toward the entrance.

Soon, a familiar figure appeared in everyone's sight—

A tall and robust body, a crimson beard, a rugged face, and eyes as fiery as molten lava.

It is indeed "Bronzebeard Warhammer"!
"It really is Lord Copperbeard!"

The dwarves cheered and bowed.

However, as they approached, they involuntarily stopped in their tracks.

Because at this moment, the aura of "Bronzebeard Warhammer" was more profound and powerful than when it left, and even carried a faint sense of awe-inspiring oppression.

"Lord Copperbeard...your presence..."

An older dwarf warrior asked with a look of surprise and uncertainty.

Xia En smiled slightly, his voice deep and resonant.

"This seclusion has yielded another breakthrough, and my strength has improved."

He didn't explain in detail, but the dwarves looked on knowingly.

In their eyes, Lord Bronzebeard was the strongest warrior of the Warhammer Horde.

Previously, he was able to defeat the terrifying [Fierce Lizard King] all by himself.

It's certainly a good thing to become stronger now!

At this point, Shane added.

"Actually, I also went to the Holy City [Molten City] this time, which is why it took so long."

"[Molten City]!?"

The dwarves were all taken aback.

"Lord Bronzebeard actually went to the Holy City?"

The dwarves looked at each other, their eyes filled with shock and envy.

Molten City, as the holy city of the dwarves, is a sacred place in the hearts of all dwarves.

However, due to the great distance and the many dangers of the journey, ordinary dwarves almost never have the opportunity to set foot there in their entire lives.

Not only did Lord Bronzebeard go, but he also returned safely, which undoubtedly proved his strength once again!

"Lord Bronzebeard, what's Molten City like?"

"Isn't the Holy City much more magnificent than our tribe?"

The dwarves asked questions all at once, their eyes filled with curiosity and longing.

Xia En looked around at everyone and said in a deep voice:

"Molten City is indeed magnificent, but I have not returned this time to recount my experiences in the Holy City."

His tone suddenly turned serious, causing the dwarves around him to fall silent involuntarily.

"My people, I bring you important news—"

"The [Forge Realm] is about to face an unprecedented catastrophe!"

"what?!"

The dwarves looked at each other, unable to process the information for a moment.

Xia En didn't give them much time to think and said directly:
"The recent frequent rumbling of the earth is a harbinger of disaster."

'Soon, the entire underground world may collapse, and even... [Ghana] may awaken!'

"Ghana?!"

The dwarves gasped in shock.

As dwarves who have lived in the Forge for generations, they know better than anyone the horrors of Ghana.

That is an ancient being slumbering deep underground; even the slightest movement of its body can trigger a devastating "earth rumble"!
If it truly awakens completely...

The Warhammer Horde, and indeed the entire dwarven race, will face annihilation!
"Lord Bronzebeard, what should we do?"

A dwarf warrior asked anxiously.

Xia En said in a deep voice, "Now, we have two choices."

"First, head to the holy city [Molten City] to join other dwarven tribes and fight the disaster together."

"second……"

He paused, looking over the crowd.

"Following the summons of the Lord of the Rhine, proceed to the Rhine Realm!"

"【Rhineland Secret Realm】?"

Many dwarves' expressions changed involuntarily.

Thanks to Shane's overt and covert promotion, many people in the Warhammer Tribe have heard of the existence of the Rhine Realm.

Especially after incorporating the people of several nearby tribes, the rumors about the "Lord of the Rhine" spread even more widely.

These tribesmen, of course, did not know that the one who was spreading the word about the "Rhine Rift" was none other than Bronzebeard Warhammer, whom they trusted very much!

Even the so-called "Lord of the Rhine" is actually Shain himself!

As Shane finished speaking, the entire Warhammer tribe fell into a brief silence.

The dwarves looked at each other, their faces filled with shock and hesitation.

An elderly dwarf elder stepped forward, his beard trembling slightly with excitement: "Lord Bronzebeard, are you saying... we are going to abandon the homeland we have lived in for generations?"

Xia En said in a deep voice, "This is not about giving up, but about ensuring the continuation of the race."

"If the prophecy comes true, staying here will only lead to death."

At this moment, another dwarf warrior stepped forward and questioned the decision.

"But Lord Bronzebeard, can the [Rhine Realm] truly accept all of us?"

"And, is that so-called 'Lord of the Rhine' really trustworthy?"

(End of this chapter)