Chapter 268 [Changes in the Secret Realm of Rhine]
After this [Deep Sea Hunting], Xia En''s compatibility finally reached 100%.
This means that he is about to start the fifth level promotion ritual!
Even after he finished the [submersible] state and returned to the captain''s cabin, Xia En felt that he could break through at any time, and the faint sound of waves could be heard in his ears.
?However, Xia En did not start the promotion directly, but temporarily suppressed the urge.
On the one hand, he still has some trivial matters to deal with.
On the other hand, it is the particularity of the fifth-level promotion ritual.
During this period, although Xia En was always at sea, he had not been to any island.
??However, with the help of the magical relic [Glory Crystal Mirror], he can learn all kinds of information about the Seven Seas without leaving home.
It includes some key points of the fifth-level promotion ritual.
After being uprooted by Xia En in the [City of Giant Woods], Mrs. Ji Ya, codenamed "Nuan Xue", treated him with more respect and a hint of awe.
Speak everything you know, and speak everything you know.
It was from her mouth that Xia En learned-
The fifth level is a watershed among those on the secret path.
After the fifth level, the Mystic Path can use the power of the domain, and this represents a new level of control over the secret power.
Therefore, the promotion rituals of the fifth level often take a form different from those of the previous levels.
The content of the trial tasks will also change.
Compared with some actual tasks, it focuses more on the test of the control of secret power.
Xia En was a little confused when he heard this statement at the time. He didn''t quite understand what "a test of the control of secret power" meant.
Fortunately, Mrs. Ji Ya explained: "The fifth-level trial mission may require you to use your secret power to do certain things."
“For example, it can be divided into hundreds of threads, or it can be condensed into a large net.”
"If you can''t do it, you won''t be able to get out of the promotion ritual for a while, and it won''t be considered a promotion failure until the secret power is exhausted."
Finally, Ji Ya gave a conclusion.
“Therefore, the fifth-level promotion ritual often takes much longer than the previous levels.”
“It can be as short as a few days, or as long as several months!”
“Some mystics go into seclusion and practice hard just to get through this difficult time.”
After learning this, Xia En would naturally not rush to start a breakthrough.
?Soon, Shane walked out of the captain''s cabin and gathered the crew together.
Compared with a month ago, the mental outlook of all the crew members has changed a lot.
After experiencing the deep-sea rush in [City of Giant Woods] last time, even the laziest string song on the ship gave me a sense of urgency in my heart.
They all realize that the enemy they will face may be even more powerful than the [Giant Wood God].
Among them, Joey and Feiya have unique bloodlines.
After the blood in their bodies is stimulated and transformed, their strength increases at a speed that is actually shocking.
Even if you don’t practice, you are gradually getting stronger every day.
Only compared with Xia En, he seems not so outstanding.
?This month of hard training has allowed them to take a big step forward, and the distance between them and the fourth level has been continuously shortened.
What surprised Xia En the most was actually An''s change.
As an immortal species like an elf, his advancement in rank should have relied on the accumulation of time.
However, the extent of his enhancement actually exceeded that of Joey and Feiya.
Obviously, An Zai is getting stronger as Xia En gets stronger.
But this magnitude can’t help but make Xia En a little suspicious...
?Is this really the effect that [Knight]’s secret path should have?
??If you are bound to a servant master, you can follow the other person unlimitedly and become stronger. Then this ability is too buggy, right?
?Shaan guessed that this might be related to other secrets in An.
??As for Vivian, she still looked like a lazy salted fish from before, and she floated to the deck sleepily.
It’s hard to imagine why a ghost could be so lazy!
Obviously she doesn’t do anything at all!
?Finally, Xia En''s eyes fell on Yan Yan, who was wearing a black robe on the edge, and a trace of worry flashed in his eyes.
Since leaving [City of Giant Woods], Yan Yan has become much more taciturn, and his face no longer has the same sunny smile as before.
Sometimes, he seemed to be immersed in his own memories, unaware of what was happening in the outside world.
Occasionally, Shane saw struggle and pain in his eyes.
Obviously, not all of those past memories are good ones.
It’s just that Yan Yan can only rely on Yan Yan to overcome and deal with this kind of thing.
The help that outsiders can provide is, after all, very limited.
?Suppressing the distracting thoughts in his mind, Xia En said to the crew: "In the next period of time, I will go to the [Rhine Secret Realm] for retreat and start the fifth-level promotion ritual."
This was a decision he made after careful consideration.
First of all, with the protection of the [Moon Ying Tribe] and the Tree Tribe, Xia En''s safety in the [Rhine Secret Realm] is guaranteed.
Secondly, due to the existence of [Curse of Filth].
Xia En is on board the Black Swan, and may be attacked by the Apostles of Filth.
?Of course he is not afraid when he is awake, but in the promotion ritual, once it is interrupted, the consequences will be quite serious.
Since the [Rhine Secret Realm] is not in this world, it can avoid the prying eyes of the [Filthy Apostles].
Coupled with the abundant vitality in [Rhine Secret Realm], it is suitable as a retreat place for breakthrough.
“Fifth level promotion ritual!”
??Joy exclaimed in a low voice: "So fast!"
“As expected of Mr. Captain!”
?Although the crew members had long known that Xia En was advancing rapidly, they were still secretly amazed by the fact that he was promoted every one or two months.
If word spreads, I don’t know how many people will be shocked.
Even the most talented Mystic in the Seven Seas may not be promoted so fast, right?
?After being surprised, Joey asked again: "Mr. Captain, how long will it take to be in seclusion?"
Shaan thought for a while and said, “I’m not sure either.”
“If everything goes well, maybe I can be promoted in one day.”
“If things don’t go well, it might take two or three months.”
“Two or three months…”
??Joy''s expression changed slightly.
She couldn''t imagine life without seeing the captain for two or three months.
Xia En continued: "During my retreat, the [Black Swan] and [Diamond Star] will be left to you."
“When encountering an enemy, make your own judgment whether to fight or flee based on the situation at that time.”
“If you really encounter a strong enemy that you cannot fight against, you can abandon the ship and escape if necessary.”
Xia En''s tone was serious: "Keep the green hills here, so you don''t have to worry about running out of firewood."
For him, the [Black Swan] is naturally an extremely important partner.
But these crew members, are they not his companions?
It is not shameful to run away when you know you are outnumbered.
“No, we will definitely defend the [Black Swan]!”
??Joy said with stern eyes: "Mr. Captain, please don''t look down on us."
Feiya also nodded: "Captain Xia En, please don''t worry."
Even Xian Ge screamed: "The great bronze dragon, Xian Ge Maya, will protect this ship!"
Xia En nodded: "That''s good." He still had great confidence in his crew.
Otherwise, he would not dare to go to the [Rhine Secret Realm] to retreat like this.
?Finally, Xia En looked at Yan Yan in the corner and said, "Yan Yan, come here, I have something to say to you."
Yan Yan was startled, but quickly followed him.
The two of them walked to the captain''s cabin.
Xia En closed the door, turned around and said, "Yan Yan, after I retreat, you will be the strongest person on the Black Swan."
“In some cases, you need to make the final decision.”
Yan Yan''s eyes changed slightly, and he said in a deep voice: "Captain Xia En, you should be able to tell that during this period, I have thought of many past memories."
“Perhaps, I will become someone I don’t even recognize myself.”
“Is it really okay to hand over the [Black Swan] to me?”
Xia En looked into Yan Yan’s eyes and said softly.
“I just want to ask you one question.”
“Do you still think of me as your captain?”
Yan Yan said without hesitation: "Of course!"
“That’s enough.”
Xia En said calmly: "As for your past, although I am a little curious, it is your private matter after all."
“If you are willing to share with me, I will be a listening ear.”
“If you don’t want to say it, that’s okay.”
After saying that, Xia En smiled and patted Yan Yan on the shoulder.
“Okay, in the next few days, you will be the acting captain of the [Black Swan].”
“Don’t let me down.”
Immediately, without any hesitation, Xia En directly activated the [Empty Beast Heart Seal] and opened the door to the [Rhine Secret Realm].
…
…
As the silver light gradually dissipated.
?The brief dizziness quickly faded away, and the fresh and natural air entered the nasal cavity.
Xia En’s feet stepped on the solid soil, and what he saw was mostly vibrant green.
But in this emerald green, there are also many other colors.
In fact, compared with when we left [Sand Island], the scene in [Rhine Secret Realm] is completely new!
After the [Moon Yong Clan] and the tree people migrated into this secret realm one after another, they began to build their new home in full swing.
Even in the outer areas, there are still tribal-style habitat camps, which are primitive and backward.
But in the central area, the prototype of a city appeared!
?More than a month ago, the Yongyue tribe discovered a special kind of gray-white stone in the [Rhine Secret Realm]. It is like gold and iron, but does not rust, and is very suitable as a building material.
?This kind of stone even contains a lot of secret power and can be used to draw magic patterns.
?Shaan compared the stones in the Seven Seas and found that none could match it.
?Hence, Shane simply named it [Rhinestone].
Without Xia En’s orders, the [Moon Yong Clan] showed their own initiative and used rhinestones to build cities.
During this process, Xia En provided some technical support and used the knowledge of Seven Seas to plan the city.
??The tree people who moved in later served as free labor, excavating stones from the mines and transporting them.
I have to say.
After the tree people gradually regained their strength, they were indeed said to be extremely powerful, hard-working and hard-working.
??This is not a war machine, it is simply a holy body made of earth and wood!
It is really easy to use for infrastructure construction.
?In addition, on the edge of the urban outline, there are farmlands that have just been reclaimed.
A variety of crops are grown there, including grain and fruits.
The young shoots were sprouting with vitality not long after they were pulled out of the soil.
Xia En still retains some of the habits of the Chinese people in his previous life, and he has a good impression of farming.
In addition, the [Yongyue Clan] did have food needs, so they opened up such a production area.
In the future, he also plans to expand the scale of planting and plant some magic potions containing secret powers.
In another corner of the city, there is a newly built college.
?Of course, this college is still very sloppy and rough. It is so small that it can only be described as a "school", and there are even fewer children attending it.
??However, Xia En believes that this is the top priority of [Rhine Secret Realm].
?Although the number of the Moon Ying clan is still very small now, it will definitely continue to grow in the future, and perhaps other races will come to the [Rhine Secret Realm].
Education is the way to get them out of ignorance.
?Perhaps, in the future, the [Moon Yong Clan] will also be able to give birth to strong men in secret professions such as scholars and mages.
Shane is looking forward to that day.
Having said that, Xia En was a little surprised that after such a long time of development.
The exploration degree of [Rhine Secret Realm] is only 8%!
You can imagine the vastness of this secret realm.
“Lord Xia En!”
?Suddenly, some members of the Yongyue clan saw Xia En''s appearance and exclaimed with joy.
“It’s Lord Xia En who’s here!”
Many young men from the Yongyue tribe gathered around him happily, their eyes full of gratitude and admiration.
?Every Yongyue tribesman knows that it was Xia En who took them out of that desolate land and allowed them to live in this new home.
Lord Xia En, as the divine son in the prophecy, is also their great benefactor!
This kind of kindness can only be repaid by generations of repayment.
“Lord Holy Son!”
Sha Jingjing saw Xia En from a distance and trotted over excitedly, with a joyful smile on her face.
?For some reason, Xia En remembered the scene when his dog rushed up to greet him when he returned home.
“Lord Holy Son, you are here.”
Sha Jingjing''s tail swung behind her like an electric fan, her ears stood up high, and she looked at Xia En eagerly, as if to say, "Touch me, touch me, touch me quickly!"
?Xia En couldn''t hold it back for a moment and stretched out his hand to rub the top of her head.
Challenge of not picking up the dog when you go home!
In less than a second, it ended in failure.
“Woo woo…”
Sha Jingjing purred comfortably from her throat, making the Yongyue clan members next to her envious.
Master Xia En’s technique is so skillful, you will definitely feel comfortable!
While dusting Jingjing, Xia En noticed that there were some blood stains on her body that did not belong to her, as if she had just experienced a battle.
The hunting team following Sha Jingjing arrived at Xia En''s side.
Some of them were carrying the corpses of some strange creatures.
Obviously, this is a native creature in [Rhineland].
Sha Jingjing pointed at one of them and said to Xia En, "Lord Shengzi, this is the prey I caught. I will bake it for you later!"
Looking at her expression, Xia En couldn''t help but feel a little ashamed.
When I first met Sha Jingjing, I thought she was quite aloof. How come... she has become like this now?
With emotion, Xia En did not forget the purpose of his trip and said directly.
“Sha Jingjing, find me a safe place, I have important things to do.”
(End of this chapter)