Chapter 223 [The Moon Yong Clan]’s new home


    The moment this figure appeared.


    The surrounding scenery changed suddenly, and Xia En seemed to be on the vast sea, and the world was vast.


    In front of me is a huge ship with black sails.


    ?At the bow of this giant ship, which is like a giant sea beast, a tall man with white hair is standing there, lonely but tall, with an aura that seems to fill the world.


    It was as if...the whole sea was conquered by him and surrendered to his majesty.


    It is none other than the king of the [Pirate Principality]—Augustin Norwich!


    ?However, his situation at this time was very different from the state in which he lost his fighting spirit and became twilight during the last promotion ritual.


    Augustine''s beard and hair are all white, and he has a big white beard, but his face is very young and he maintains the appearance of being in his prime.


    —The appearance of the Mystic Pathgoer is related to his state of mind.


    When the mind decays, the appearance will naturally age. If the mind is strong, the secret power will affect the body, making it look younger.


    Phases arise from the mind, that’s exactly what it is.


    This is also the reason why the appearance and age of many mystics vary greatly.


    But due to the change in Augustine''s appearance, Shane couldn''t tell which stage of his career he was in front of him.


    At this time.


    ? Augustine turned around and glanced at Xia En. In an instant, Xia En felt that everything inside and outside was being seen through.


    Except for the faint blue [Eye of the Secret Sea] in my mind, it seems that no secrets can be hidden.


    ?This feeling is like a basin of cold water pouring over your head. The chill penetrates into your bones. It is indescribably uncomfortable, and it also gives rise to instinctive fear.


    And this is just a phantom of Augustine''s.


    In other words, it’s just a little bit of remnants he left behind.


    ?At this time, Xia En realized firsthand that Augustine in the promotion ritual was really just a castrated version of the projection.


    The pirate king in reality is so powerful that he cannot imagine it now!


    He is worthy of being a ninth-level powerhouse who has faced the gods directly!


    Fortunately, Augustine only took one look, then restrained his sharp eyes and nodded.


    “You’re fine.”


    “But a fourth-level secret path level can have such a strong body, such pure secret power, and even master the power of the domain in advance.”


    "Among the people I know who are on the secret path, there are only a few people who can do this. You are qualified to inherit what I left behind."


    Hearing this, Shane realized that this Augustine’s phantom did not recognize him.


    But then I thought about it, at the time of the [Emerald Island], he attacked in the state of [Projection Body].


    In the promotion ceremony, he used the identity of the apostle [John Smith].


    ?Besides, it’s probably impossible for Augustine to know what happened in a promotion ceremony in later generations...right?


    ??Augustine only regarded himself as a stranger and mystic with amazing talents, and it was natural for him to do so.


    Thinking of this, Xia En was inexplicably curious. If he took out the [Pirate Crown], what would be Augustine''s reaction?


    And one more thing.


    ??If Augustine’s residual thoughts don’t recognize him, who said “You are finally here…” to himself?


    ??But just as this thought came to Xia En''s mind, he heard the man with a white beard in front of him say.


    “But, look at your breath...”


    “Could it be that we have met somewhere before?”


    ??Xia En couldn''t help but be startled. Could it be that in the future, he had contacted Augustine as "Xia En"?


    ?But if this was the case, how could Augustine not recognize it?


    Augustine sighed: "In order to prevent a certain plan from being known to the enemy, I took the initiative to delete some key memories."


    “Perhaps, you are in that memory.”


    Xia En''s face changed slightly: "Delete memory?"


    “Plan…enemies…”


    “Senior, is the enemy you speak of [Husi Ming]?”


    Hearing this name, Augustine''s eyes became sharp again, and the terrible pressure dissipated again.


    ??He does not have any ill intentions towards Xia En, but the gap between the two is too big. As long as he does not restrain his aura, he will bring a mountain of pressure to Xia En.


    ??The abyss-like coercion only appeared for a second and then quickly dissipated.


    Even so, Xia En couldn''t help but break out in a cold sweat.


    “It seems that you know more than I thought.”


    Augustine''s expression returned to calmness, and he said seriously: "To be honest, this is not a good thing."


    “After all, for some beings, it is possible to be noticed by them just by knowing and chanting their names.”


    “If possible, it is best not to mention their names to others.”


    Xia En nodded solemnly: "I understand."


    Augustine added: "However, since you know the existence of [Husi Ming], I can feel more at ease if I hand this thing over to you."


    At this moment, Xia En couldn’t help but think of the afterimages of those [Filthy Apostles] and couldn’t help but ask.


    “What’s so special about the heart of [Mysterious Sea Sky Beast], and why do they want to **** it away?”


    Augustine said calmly: "I don''t know."


    “I deleted the most critical part of my memory.”


    “So, I can only deduce that this hollow beast heart is a part of the plan.”


    “But whether it is an indispensable link or a random thing, only the past me knows.”


    After hearing these words, Xia En''s expression became even more confused.


    But at the same time, he also noticed a word that Augustine mentioned repeatedly—


    plan!


    What plan?


    Is this a plan to defeat [Husi Ming] and drive him out of this world?


    What role can a secret realm play in such a plan?


    As if seeing Sean''s doubts, Augustine explained: "Someone once said to me that when the current road is not going to work, you might as well set your sights and hopes on the future..."


    As soon as these words came out, Xia En was shocked.


    ?Of course he will not forget that these words were said to Augustine during the promotion ceremony.


    But why did Augustine know these things in reality?


    Is it... related to the [Secret Sea]?


    ??Shaan''s heart was filled with huge waves, but Augustine just continued.


    “So, I did.”


    “Perhaps you are curious as to why I want to delete my memory.”


    “The reason is simple…”


    “I’m going to die.”


    Augustine''s expression was a little gloomy. He looked up at the illusory boundless sea, with unwillingness, nostalgia, and reluctance in his eyes.


    There is great terror between life and death.


    Even a heroic figure like him cannot be completely indifferent in the face of death.


    ?However, what made Augustine not want to die was definitely not the power in his hands or various material and spiritual enjoyments.


    But...his ambitions have not been realized, his ideals have not been realized, and his career has not been successful!


    ?Xia En was vaguely aware of this and couldn''t help but fell silent.


    “Actually, I should have died long ago, on that unknown battlefield.”


    Augustine looked into the distance and murmured: "So many brothers died, only me and a few old guys escaped."


    "Moreover, the other party deliberately let us go out of contempt and malice."


    There was a rare sourness in his tone.


    It is conceivable that the shadow of that battle has always been lingering in his mind like a nightmare.


    Xia En did not speak.


    He knew that Augustine now only needed a listener.


    "During the days when I fled back to the principality, I woke up from my dreams countless times, and even thought about getting over it."


    “But I know that a dead person can’t do anything. Only by living can there be hope.”


    “So from then on, I made up my mind, no matter how embarrassed or ugly I was, I would survive.”


    For some people, sacrificing themselves for the sake of righteousness and taking the initiative to die is a matter of course. But for other people, they are willing to endure the scolding of others, inner guilt and all kinds of humiliation to survive for the sake of their ideals.


    Which of the two is greater has been debated since ancient times.


    Augustine clearly belongs to the latter.


    “It’s a pity that this time, my life span has reached its limit.”


    Augustine sighed again: "A living Augustine is certainly formidable."


    “But the death of Augustine will only make people greedy.”


    “There will definitely be people who want to dig out valuable secrets from my body and my memories.”


    “So, I had to delete the most critical memories.”


    ?Xia En became more and more silent.


    He thought of the old man who was beheaded in that vision, and he didn''t want to think about how the old man''s body would be treated later.


    “However, there is one thing I still remember.”


    Augustine calmed down his emotions and said calmly: "The [Norwich Treasure] I left behind is actually a gift to future generations."


    “This is the only thing I can do now.”


    "I have only one request. After you obtain this treasure, you must use this secret realm to protect humans when necessary in the future."


    Xia En nodded solemnly: "I will!"


    Augustine looked at him deeply: "I don''t have much time, I will take you to see the whole treasure."


    “The whole picture?”


    ?Xia En was a little confused.


    Augustine said calmly: "You don''t think that the treasure I left behind is just this heart, do you?"


    After saying that, he raised his hand and pointed, and the surrounding scenery changed.


    The illusory sea disappeared and turned back into a closed stone palace.


    ??Rumble —


    All around them, the ground beneath their feet continued to tremble, and the rock formations shattered and fell away.


    The hill behind the stone palace finally revealed its true appearance.


    ?That is an extremely huge skeleton!


    ?After the rock layer soil peeled off, the silver bones underneath were exposed. Those bones were like silver metal, with a mysterious and profound atmosphere.


    ?To put it bluntly, it is as if it is directly connected to the [Secret Sea], leading to the void in the dark.


    ?This skeleton is extremely large. At a rough glance, it is at least several hundred meters high and several hundred meters wide, far exceeding any sea beast that Shane has ever seen.


    Just by looking at the skeleton, you can imagine the terrifying posture of this giant beast in life.


    “This is...the skeleton of the [Mysterious Sea Sky Beast]!”


    ?Xia En’s heart was shaken.


    The bones of the [Secret Sea Sky Beast] that can give birth to the [Secret Realm] are of course of great value and are definitely an extremely precious material.


    The moment he saw the skeleton, Xia En’s first thought was—


    ? Can this skeleton be integrated into the [Black Swan] and [Diamond Star], turning it into the keel of the two ships?


    If possible, what improvements can be brought to the two ships?


    To what extent will you be enhanced by [Captain’s Dignity]?


    On the sidelines, Augustine said: "I have heard a rumor that outside the [Secret Sea], there is a vast world called... [Void]."


    “It is said that that is the true hometown of the [Secret Sea Sky Beast].”


    “Therefore, [Mysterious Sea Void Beast] is also called [Void Beast].”


    "I once had a bold idea. If a large ship was made from its bones, it might be possible to sail in the [Secret Sea] or even the [Void]."


    ??Xia En was also shocked by this bold idea, and felt a little warm in his heart.


    Ship racing in the [Secret Sea]?


    ? Thinking about it, it seems that it is indeed possible?


    ?But obviously, if you want to build a large ship that can sail in the [Secret Sea], the skeleton of the [Secret Sea Sky Beast] is definitely not enough.


    ??Countless rare materials are also needed.


    With Xia En’s current net worth, it is obviously impossible to make it up.


    He immediately gave up this ambitious idea and planned to follow the old method and use this skeleton as a material to upgrade into the "Heart of the Ship".


    The meal must be eaten one bite at a time, and the road must be walked step by step!


    “I would also like to remind you that the bones of [Mysterious Sea Sky Beast] have special spatial characteristics.”


    At this time, Augustine said another important message: "Ordinary space devices cannot accommodate its existence."


    ?Xia En’s face suddenly stiffened.


    Don’t mention it, this is really a big problem.


    Besides, even if the space ring can hold it, the capacity of his space ring cannot hold so much!


    “Just...an ordinary space device?”


    An idea flashed through Xia En''s mind, and he looked at the mixed silver and dark green heart in the stone palace.


    ?Isn’t this thing just an unusual space device?


    Just use the heart of the [Mysterious Sea Sky Beast] to hold its bones...


    Original decoction?


    ?Shane had a hellish idea.


    After a brief rant, Xia En hit the snake with a stick and said, "Senior, please help me put a quarter of the bones into the heart."


    Augustine laughed and cursed: "You are smart enough to think of letting me help with this."


    “But why only a quarter?”


    Xia En said honestly: "The remaining part is what my companion deserves."


    ??Without the help of Carles, it would be almost impossible for Shane to defeat Twilight, let alone obtain this treasure.


    Out of emotion and reason, he would give part of this treasure to Carles.


    ?These skeletons are also a very important achievement for Carles and can help her obtain more resources in the Federation.


    In fact, the heart of the [Secret Sea Sky Beast] is actually the bulk of this treasure, and Xia En has already taken advantage of it.


    In the distribution of this skeleton, he naturally has to make compensation.


    ??Moreover, don’t think that this quarter of the skeleton is small. It is already the size of a small mountain. It is definitely more than enough to transform the [Black Swan] and [Diamond Star]!


    Hearing this, Augustine nodded with satisfaction.


    “Fortunately you restrained your greed.”


    “Otherwise, I will kill you and wait for the next qualified person to come.”


    Xia En felt a chill in his heart and broke out in a cold sweat.


    He did not expect that Augustine would set a test at this time.


    Xia En pretended to be nonchalant and asked, "By the way, senior, I have another idea."


    “Can we allow the people of the [Yongyue Clan] on the island to migrate into this [Secret Realm]?”


    This is something he had thought of before.


    The environment of [Sand Island] is not suitable for human survival at all. If the interior of this [Secret Realm] is not so dangerous, wouldn’t it just become the new home of the [Moon Yong Clan]?


    "sure."


    “This heart is yours and you can do with it as you wish.”


    Augustine smiled and said: "But aren''t you curious about what this [secret realm] is like?"


    "Um?"


    ?Xia En was stunned.


    “Before letting them move in, you should come here and see for yourself!”


    ?As soon as Augustine stretched out his hand, Shane''s figure flew uncontrollably above his heart.


    Suddenly, there was a sudden spin and changes in light and shadow.


    A whole new world appeared in front of Xia En.


    (End of this chapter)