Chapter 279 Malice from the world


    Shaen, who had "amnesia", naturally couldn''t remember where his cave was. Under the leadership of a dwarf, he returned to his "home".


    It is said to be "home", but in fact the interior layout of this cave is extremely simple.


    ?There is only a stone bed and a stone bench.


    ?The walls are decorated with animal heads, skins and swords, hanging even a little messily.


    From this, it can be seen that, except for the advanced forging technology, the living conditions of the dwarves are definitely not very good.


    ??Moreover, Xia En was the only one in this simple living room.


    Previously, from Kull, Shane learned that Bronzebeard’s parents had passed away long ago and there were no other relatives in the family.


    This is undoubtedly good news for Shane, which greatly reduces the possibility of him being exposed.


    Along the way, he also heard some whispers among the dwarves, and then he understood the meaning of the meaningful look in Chief Hope''s eyes.


    It turns out that Kull and Bronzebeard are the two most prestigious young men in the Warhammer tribe.


    ??Kul is good at forging and blacksmithing.


    Bronzebeard is extremely talented in combat - as evidenced by the fire lizard that died with him earlier.


    The two of them are also regarded by other tribesmen as candidates for the next tribe leader.


    This time, Kull and Bronzebeard went out together.


    As a result, Bronzebeard accidentally lost his memory, but Kull was unscathed, which inevitably makes people a little suspicious.


    Back in the cave, Xia En touched his chin and whispered to himself: "That''s it."


    ?He had vaguely sensed something was wrong before.


    ??Kool''s attitude towards himself was particularly enthusiastic, and when he said the word "good brother", his expression was slightly weird.


    ?However, Xia En’s purpose is not simple either.


    ?Coupled with the stereotype that dwarves have always been straightforward and reckless, he subconsciously ignored these anomalies.


    ?But thinking about it now, Xia En immediately realized that Bronzebeard''s death in the battle might not be a coincidence, but a long-planned conspiracy.


    ?Perhaps, when Bronzebeard was cutting off Kull''s rear, Kull deliberately slowed down his return with reinforcements.


    By the time the dwarves arrived at Bronzebeard''s side, it was already too late.


    ??Kul can also safely sit on the throne of the next patriarch.


    But no one expected that a shadow from outside the [Furnace Secret Realm] would occupy Bronzebeard''s body, and this was the story behind it.


    ?Of course, there are still many things in this guess that Sean has not been able to confirm, and some are even just subjective inferences.


    But mere speculation is enough.


    In fact, Shaan is not very interested in Bronzebeard''s interpersonal relationships, or even the Warhammer tribe as a whole.


    After all, the combat power of this group of dwarves is not that strong.


    Even the white-bearded dwarf leader, in Xia En’s opinion, has about a third-level combat power.


    Even if Xia En does not use the trump card of [Projection Body] and only uses the identity of "Bronzebeard·Warhammer", he may still be able to defeat the opponent.


    Strength is confidence!


    From another perspective, the identity of "Bronzebeard Warhammer" is also something that can be given up for Xia En.


    ?? I am really forced to do it as a last resort, so I just show my cards and stop pretending!


    So, although Xia En vaguely guessed the truth of the matter, he did not take the initiative to do anything. He only thought that the soldiers would come to block it and the water would come to cover it up.


    Compared with these trivial matters, he cares more about...


    What can you bring to yourself by exploring the [Forge Secret Realm]?


    ?Xia En''s eyes flashed with thought, and he quickly listed several goals in his mind.


    First of all, that strange lava mine is a specialty of [The Furnace Secret Realm] and may have unique effects.


    He will definitely get a few pieces to take back to [Seven Seas World].


    Secondly, the body structure of Agni is very different from the creatures in the Seven Seas World.


    ?This creature itself is a precious material.


    Finally, the unique forging and smelting secrets of the dwarves are also very valuable.


    ?From Xia En’s observation, the properties of materials forged by dwarves tend to be greatly improved.


    And extremely solid and durable.


    Such a stable output will be a very popular product whether it is for personal use or for trade.


    ?However, Xia En obviously does not have the energy and time to learn this technology by himself - it is too late for him to just improve his own strength, so where can he find the time to become a blacksmith?


    ?Thinking of this, Xia En had a dangerous idea in his mind.


    “It would be great if we could kidnap a few dwarf craftsmen…”


    "…Um?"


    ?Xia En’s eyes widened slightly, as if he had discovered a blind spot.


    ?That''s right, he himself didn''t have time to learn the dwarves'' forging techniques, but as long as he packed the dwarves directly and took them away, wouldn''t there be so many problems?


    Not only the dwarves, but also their homes, these huge furnaces and hammers, were also taken away.


    ?Of course, Xia En did not intend to take the dwarves away by force like the slave trade.


    ?Given that the environment of [Rhine Secret Realm] is much better than [Furnace Secret Realm], maybe there will be a group of dwarves willing to leave with him?


    Just like the previous [Moon-Yong Clan] and [Treant Clan].


    By then, [Rhine Secret Land] will not only have a hard-working labor force, but also craftsmen who master advanced craftsmanship. The construction of [Rhine City] will definitely advance rapidly.


    The excess equipment forged can also be traded on the Seven Seas in exchange for seeds, materials and equipment.


    Even one day, maybe Xia En can cultivate a kingdom of his own in the [Rhine Secret Realm]?


    Just imagining that scene, Xia En''s heart couldn''t help but beat fast, and he felt a strong sense of anticipation.


    ?However, dreams are very full and reality is very skinny.


    At this time, a crucial question was placed in front of Xia En—


    He must first have the ability to take away the dwarves and the lava mine!


    Shane has just checked.


    Probably because it is in the [submersible] state and is in another [secret realm].


    The space ring on his body cannot be used, and the [Empty Beast Heart Seal] on his chest has temporarily lost its response.


    This means that the only loot he can take away is the one at the end of [Submarine]!


    There is still a long way to go to establish a stable passage between [Seven Seas World] and [The Furnace Secret Realm].


    “The secret technique that connects two [secret realms]…”


    ?Xia En touched his chin and remembered the **** full moon on the sea. That was the way for vampires to enter the "Blood Moon Secret Realm".


    Since this precedent exists, there will definitely be similar secret techniques in the Seven Seas.


    As one of the centers of the Federation, [Liu Li Island] may have records of such secret techniques.


    ?Thinking of this, Xia En silently remembered this matter in his heart.


    Just when Shane was thinking about these questions.


    In the open space below, many dwarves were enthusiastically dismantling the body of the Salamander.


    For the dwarves, fire seeds are full of treasures!


    Their flesh and blood is food.


    It can nourish the bodies of dwarves, allowing them to become stronger and gradually adapt to the hot environment.


    Their blood is an indispensable raw material for forging equipment, and can provide mysterious and strange blessings to the equipment.


    Their claws and scales are all made of fine materials.


    Some of them can be used as useful tools with just simple polishing.


    When the Salamander was disembowelled, its bronze skeleton was exposed.


    Xia En couldn''t help but have a flash of surprise in his eyes.


    ?He was still curious before, obviously he didn’t see any metal mines in [Forge World], so where did the metal on the hammer and armor come from.


    ?Now, when he saw the skeleton inside the Salamander, Xia En understood everything immediately. It turns out that these fire species have some special ability to continuously absorb metal elements from the air, soil, and food, and integrate these metal elements into their own bones.


    For ordinary creatures, this is undoubtedly a road to death.


    But for the Agni, this has already become their instinct.


    That’s why their bones become natural metal mines and become the materials used by the dwarves for forging.


    In the mouths of the dwarves, there seem to be different standards for classifying the fire types.


    ?Like the one brought back by Xia En and others, it is a "bronze" fire type.


    Soon, the dwarves dug out a large red crystal from the heart of the Salamander.


    Even though the Salamander has been dead for a long time, this crystal is still emitting a hot and bright light.


    It is the lava deposit that exists in the rock wall!


    Seeing this scene, Xia En was surprised again.


    The lava mine is actually the heart of the fire species?


    ?The red light in the walls of [The Furnace Secret Realm], could it be the corpses of one fire species after another?


    Or should we say that every fire species is born in a rock formation with lava as its core?


    ?No matter what, this discovery made Xia En feel very novel.


    The world is full of wonders.


    Different environments have created different ecosystems and ways of living.


    In every secret realm, there will probably be a unique and exclusive race like [Fire Type].


    …


    …


    at the same time.


    ?In the corner of the cave, the bearded Kuhl also returned to his home.


    ?But as soon as he entered the cave, his expression suddenly became extremely gloomy, pacing back and forth, and muttering to himself at the same time.


    “How could...how could it be possible...”


    “Bronzebeard actually killed a Salamander and survived?”


    Soon, a strong female dwarf walked out of the cave.


    According to the dwarven aesthetic standards, her appearance is very iconic, and she can be regarded as a "beauty."


    This female dwarf is called Mary, and she is Kull''s wife.


    Hearing Kull''s voice, Mary''s expression also changed slightly: "What? Your plan failed?"


    ??Kul was obviously a little afraid of his wife, and said cowardly in a low voice: "It''s not a complete failure..."


    “The current Bronzebeard has lost his memory.”


    ?Mary sneered and said: "But he still survived, and he is much stronger than you!"


    “Oh no, to be precise, he should be stronger than before, right?”


    “Are you sure that no matter which tribe you belong to, only the strong can become the leader?”


    “Even the level of forging is important, but the leader of a clan must still be able to fight!”


    ?Mary''s words poured out like a barrage of cannonballs, severely penetrating Kull''s already fragile defense.


    “I’ve said it before, as long as Bronzebeard is alive, you will never be the leader of the Warhammer Tribe!”


    As she spoke, Mary''s eyes showed a little regret.


    “If I had known you would be so indecisive, maybe I shouldn’t have left my tribe to marry you!”


    ?This sentence was undoubtedly extremely lethal to Kuhl. He covered his face in great pain and asked helplessly.


    “Then what should I do now?”


    ?Mary''s tone was still cold: "If you find an opportunity, do it again."


    ??Kul muttered to himself in confusion: "But now that he has returned home, where can he find an opportunity?"


    “As long as you are willing to wait, there is always an opportunity…”


    ?Mary''s eyes were burning with dark fire as she murmured to herself.


    ?The reason why she insists on making Kuhl the leader of the Warhammer tribe is of course not just because of the so-called vanity, but also because of her mission.


    Where there are people, there will be strife.


    ??Dwarves are no exception.


    The tribe that Mary came from is a "Barbarian Axe Tribe" that is closer to the "Warhammer Tribe".


    Due to conflicts over territory and resources, there were frequent struggles between the two tribes, and a battle even broke out at one point.


    ?And Mary is the chess piece laid by the Wild Ax Tribe in the Warhammer Tribe.


    —Although the dwarves are generally straightforward and reckless, it does not mean that there are no people among them who are good at conspiracy.


    ?In the Wild Ax Tribe’s vision, as long as Mary becomes the wife of the next leader, she can annex the Warhammer Tribe.


    At the beginning, Bronzebeard and Kull, as outstanding young men among the younger generation, pursued Mary, a dwarf beauty.


    But at that time, Bronzebeard had not yet shown his fighting talent.


    So, Mary chose Cool as her husband.


    Who would have thought that later, Bronzebeard''s strength would advance by leaps and bounds, but Kull would fall behind.


    In order to complete her mission, Mary came up with the evil plan, and this led to the current conversation.


    But for Kuhl, this is undoubtedly a double torture.


    On one side are your own tribe and your former friends.


    On the other side, there is the desire for power in his heart and his beloved wife.


    Such a pulling feeling almost drove him crazy!


    “Mary, why don’t you forget it? It’s a good day like this, isn’t it?”


    Looking at Kull who looked pained and cautious, Mary''s eyes flashed with pity.


    But the next moment, the softness in her eyes was replaced by determination.


    She still has the stubborn and persistent character of a dwarf after all, and will never give up until she achieves her goal!


    ?However, Mary had not yet said anything.


    Boom!


    From the depths of the cave across the layers of rock walls, there was a sudden roar.


    Immediately afterwards, the rock walls around the two people began to shake violently.


    Click… click…


    The entire underground space was shaking, and dust and gravel continued to fall from the ceiling.


    The incident occurred suddenly, and the dwarves of the Warhammer tribe fell into panic.


    “What happened?”


    “Is the cave, is the cave going to collapse?”


    ?Among the panicked dwarves, only the patriarch Hope remained calm.


    ?His face was extremely ugly and he murmured: "The ground is rumbling! The ground is rumbling!"


    In the cave, Xia En couldn''t help but frowned, his expression solemn.


    For some reason, he had a strong premonition.


    ?This sudden disaster came because of him!


    It’s like…


    That is the malice from the whole world!


    (End of this chapter)