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

Chapter 503 [Reunion of Comrades-in-Arms] [Yan Yan's Rebirth!]

The ball of light in Shane's hand slowly rose into the air, and then exploded with a bang!

Nine-colored light swept across the entire island like a tsunami.

Wherever it passed, all corrupt substances were purified.

The man in black robes was horrified to discover that his connection with the island had been abruptly severed!
"This is impossible! What did you do?!"

Xia En did not answer, but took a step forward and instantly appeared in front of the man in black robes.

"it's over."

He reached out and gently pressed his hand on the black-robed man's forehead.

"No! The Lord will not let you get away with this!"

The man in black robes let out a final roar, and his body began to rapidly disintegrate.

"He'll come to see you in person very soon! At that time..."

Before he could finish speaking, the man in black robes had already turned into countless black specks of light and vanished into the air.

With the death of the clone, the entire [Black Tide Island] began to collapse.

The corrupted land and buildings turned to ashes, revealing their original appearance.

"We won?"

Joey asked, somewhat incredulously.

Xia En nodded: "This clone has been dealt with."

"but."

He looked at the dissipating black vortex with a solemn expression.

"The true form of the [Corrupted Apostle] is indeed approaching this world."

"We must prepare as soon as possible."

Just then, Carles suddenly sounded an alarm: "Captain, abnormal spatial fluctuations detected!"

Suddenly, the vortex that was about to dissipate twisted violently, and a pitch-black crack slowly appeared!

"not good!"

Xia En immediately erected a protective shield: "Everyone, retreat!"

From the crack, a huge black hand slowly emerged, its terrifying pressure causing the entire space to tremble!
"Shane."

A deep voice came from the crack: "We'll meet soon."

"At that time, I will personally take you away."

Xia En snorted coldly and raised his hand to unleash a terrifying beam of light!

"Go back!"

The beam of light blasted into the crack, triggering a violent explosion!

The black hand was blasted off, and the crack closed immediately.

A sea breeze swept by, and everything returned to calm.

Only the enormous, decaying severed hand on the ground proved that what had just happened was not an illusion.

"That...that's the true form of the [Corruption Apostle]?"

"I asked in a trembling voice," Xian Ge asked.

Shane nodded: "Yes, and it's even more powerful than I imagined."

"We must return to [Liuli Island] immediately and gather all our forces."

"The real war is about to begin."

Everyone nodded solemnly.

……

……

On its return journey, the sea was unusually calm.

Shaen stood at the bow of the ship, gazing at the black severed hand sealed within the cocoon of light.

Even after being severed, it continues to wriggle, trying to break free of its restraints.

"Captain, can this thing... really reveal the weaknesses of the Corrupted Apostles?"

Joey asked with concern.

"We should at least give it a try."

As Shane's fingertips traced the surface of the cocoon of light, the patterns of secret power lit up.

"Its structure is very special, allowing it to freely convert between matter and energy."

"Ordinary attacks are indeed ineffective."

Vivian suddenly covered her temple.

“I heard it whispering…like a thousand voices screaming in agony…”

"Don't look at it!"

Shane immediately covered the cocoon of light with a black cloth: "Corruption is contagious."

"Joey, Carles, use your divinity to block this corrupting force."

After completing this task, the outline of [Liuli Island] appeared in the distance.

But at this moment.

The waters near [Liuli Island] seem to be in a strange atmosphere.

Several Federation warships loitered around [Liuli Island], as if they had only recently set sail to meet the enemy.

But there was no sign of the enemy or any battle at sea.

If one had to pinpoint it, only some remnants of [Corruption Secret Power] remained on the sea surface.

The whole scene looked extremely strange.

And then we saw the Black Swan returning.

The crew members of these federal warships also showed strange expressions.

There is no other reason.

The Black Swan returned way too quickly!
That's the time it took to leave.

It took less than a day in total.

It's important to know that the journey from Kuroshio Island to Ruri Island normally takes at least a week!
What's even weirder is.

There wasn't a single sign of battle on the hull of the Black Swan, as if it had just gone for a drive.

"This...how is this possible?"

The captain of a warship lowered his binoculars, his face filled with disbelief.

"Didn't they find Kuroshio Island?"

The adjutant hesitated and asked, "Could it be that something unexpected happened along the way?"

Just then, the Black Swan entered the port.

General Moritz and his officers had been waiting for a long time at the dock.

As Shane descended the gangway, General Moritz strode up to him, his brow furrowed.

"Shane, what happened? Why did you return so quickly?"

Xia En calmly said, "The mission is complete."

"what?!"

General Moritz's eyes widened, and his voice rose eight octaves.

"You mean... [Kuroshio Island] is already..."

Xia En nodded: "The clones have been destroyed, and the island has been purified."

As he spoke, he raised his hand and waved it, and the sealed black severed hand appeared in front of everyone.

"This is one of the hands of the [Corruption Apostle] itself; it might help us research methods to combat corruption."

The entire dock fell silent instantly.

All the officers stared in disbelief at the black, severed hand that exuded a terrifying aura.

It was as if I had seen the most incredible thing in the world.

General Moritz's Adam's apple bobbed, and his voice was hoarse.

"With just your one ship..."

Xia En smiled and said, "Actually, it's not too difficult."

"But speaking of which, what's with all these warships on the sea?"

Moritz's tone was complex.

"In fact, not long ago, a [Black Tide] attacked [Liuli Island]."

"There were a lot of strange, corrupted creatures in it, and we all thought that the moment of life and death for [Liuli Island] had arrived."

"But unexpectedly, in a sudden instant, the [Black Tide] was annihilated by some kind of force."

"Those corrupted creatures also turned to ashes..."

At this point, General Moritz's gaze deepened.

"Looking back now, that was the moment you destroyed the [Corruption Apostle] clone."

Xia En nodded slightly: "There is a connection between the clone and the corrupted creature. When the main body perishes, the servant will naturally also perish."

General Moritz took a deep breath and solemnly saluted Shane.

"Lord Shaen, on behalf of the Federation, I thank you for everything you have done for the Seven Seas World."

Xia En waved his hand: "There's no need for that. Fighting against the Corrupted Apostles is my mission."

"Moreover, the real challenge is yet to come." "I plan to go directly through the [Sea of ​​Annihilation] to another [Seven Seas World] to destroy the true form of the [Corruption Apostle]."

"But before that, I need to meet the leaders of the [Radiant Sect] and the [Deepest Sect], and it would be best if I could also meet with Anbing, the former Queen of the [Great Yan Kingdom]."

General Moritz nodded.

"The archbishop of the [Radiant Church] and the leader of the [Deepest Church] happen to be in the city."

"As for Princess Dark Ice, I will try my best to send someone to inform her."

……

……

It didn't take long.

Shaen arrived at the foot of the Radiant Cathedral on Glass Island.

The newly built Hui Church Cathedral is solemn and sacred.

Exquisite patterns are carved on the white stone pillars.

Sunlight streamed through the stained glass, casting dappled patterns of light and shadow on the ground.

A beautiful young man in a white and gold robe had been waiting for a long time in front of the church.

It was Latiwen, whom we hadn't seen in a long time.

Compared to their last meeting, Lattiwen's face had lost some of its former naivety and gained more authority.

Moreover, Latiwen's aura has stabilized at the Legendary level, unlike before when it was unpredictable.

Clearly, the position of archbishop helped him grow a great deal.

When Latiwen saw Xia En, a hint of joy flashed in her eyes, but it was quickly replaced by a solemn expression.

He bowed slightly and said, "Lord Xia En, welcome."

Xia En smiled and said, "Latiwen, it seems you're adapting well."

A blush crept onto Lattywen's face as she said helplessly.

“If the archbishop hadn’t retired to recuperate, I wouldn’t have wanted to take this position.”

"After all, this burden is just too heavy."

The archbishop Lattywen was referring to was naturally the previous archbishop, Musa.

Shaen heard that Musa had resigned from his position as the White Archbishop after participating in the awarding ceremony.

I've gone to a little-known island to fish and retire.

Given Lattiwen's qualifications, she was not originally qualified to become a white archbishop.

But under Musa's strong insistence, no one dared to oppose the proposal.

That's how things turned out the way they are now.

Just as the two were exchanging pleasantries.

A sinister voice suddenly rang out from the side.

"Your Highness, how have you been?"

Appearing beside the two was a sinister-looking man with hair tangled like seaweed.

His mere presence brought with it a deep, pungent smell of the sea.

If it were an ordinary person, they would definitely be quite frightened by the sudden appearance of such a dark shadow.

But Shane is no longer the weak Pathfinder he once was.

Upon seeing this person arrive, Xia En was not surprised but rather delighted.

“Mr. Heller, it has indeed been a long time.”

The visitor was none other than Heller of the Deep Sect.

He was a powerful figure on par with Musa, but he suffered severe injuries in the battle against the [Great Sin Apostle].

She made even fewer public appearances after that.

Seeing him here now made Xia En quite happy.

Heller gave a sinister smile, his eyes gleaming with a deep, unsettling light.

"The Holy Son is indeed as handsome as ever, no, he is even more handsome than before."

He looked Xia En up and down, his voice hoarse.

"The power of a ninth-tier being... is truly awe-inspiring."

Shane smiled slightly: "Mr. Heller, you flatter me. How is your injury recovering?"

Heller waved his hand: "Thanks to the revival of the [World Will], my old bones can hold on for a few more years."

Latiwen coughed lightly: "Gentlemen, why don't we go inside and talk in detail? Princess Dark Ice is already waiting inside."

Xia En was somewhat surprised: "The Dark Ice Princess has already arrived?"

Lattywen nodded: "She seemed to have a premonition that you would come, and she arrived at [Liuli Island] yesterday."

The three entered the church.

After walking through a long corridor, you arrive at a quiet prayer room.

The room was dimly lit, and a woman in a long black dress stood with her back to the door, gazing at the stained glass on the wall.

Hearing footsteps, she slowly turned around.

Anbing's face was still beautiful and charming, and she even seemed a few years younger than before.

It has lost some of its aloofness and coldness.

After her journey to the far north, Dark Ice learned the truth of the past and broke free from some kind of shackles in her heart.

My mindset naturally changed.

Such changes are not surprising.

But what surprised Shane even more was...

Upon seeing him, Anbing revealed a faint smile.

That Dark Ice can actually laugh?

At that moment, Shane's first reaction was to doubt his own eyes.

But in the next moment.

Xia En then understood the reason for An Bing's smile.

Beside Dark Ice, a blurry and hazy flame appeared.

In the interplay of light and shadow, there is a tall and imposing man.

That handsome face, those blazing, bright flames—who else could it be but the Lord of Cinder?

Xia En's face immediately lit up with joy.

In fact, the reason he sought out Dark Ice was to inquire about the condition of his former crew member, comrade-in-arms, and brother.

I'd also like to take this opportunity to learn some information about the [Filthy Apostles] from the Lord of Cinder.

Unexpectedly, the King of Cinder recovered so quickly!

Not far away, Latiwen and the others also showed surprised expressions when they saw the phantom of the Lord of Cinder.

"Your Highness, you've actually woken up?"

After all, in that final battle against the [Great Sin Apostle].

Lord Cinder actually endured the greatest pressure, and in the end, he was left with only a single spark of his soul.

Although the Lord of Cinder has not yet been able to solidify into a physical body, he has at least awakened from his slumber.

"I am no longer a king, just call me Yan Yan."

The voice of the Lord of Cinder, or rather, the Flame King, rang out from the flames.

Gentle yet tinged with a hint of weakness.

It was obvious that he had only recently awakened from his deep sleep.

Xia En immediately asked with concern, "Yan Yan, how are you feeling right now?"

"How did it recover so quickly? I thought it would take at least decades."

Yan Yan looked at An Bing beside him, his eyes filled with affection.

"This is all thanks to Bing'er."

"Captain Shane, do you still remember that... [Emerald City]?"

After thinking for a moment, Xia En said.

"You mean the city buried under volcanic ash?"

"Yes."

Yan Yan nodded: "There is actually a portion of my power remaining in that city."

"Bing'er brought me there and I absorbed the secret power there, which allowed me to awaken quickly."

"However, it may take quite some time before the physical body can be fully restored."

Xia En suddenly realized: "I see."

Yan Yan smiled and said, "Alright, we can catch up later."

"Shane, you didn't come here just to see me, did you?"

Xia En nodded, his expression turning serious.

"Actually, the reason I came back this time is to deal with the threat of the Corrupted Apostle."

"The continuous expansion of the Black Tide Order is proof that the Corrupted Apostles are invading our world!"

"Solving the Black Tide Cult is only a temporary solution, not a permanent one."

"Only by destroying the true form of the Corrupted Apostle can this invasion be stopped."

(End of this chapter)