Chapter 277 [The Furnace Secret Realm]


    The familiar feeling of weightlessness came as expected.


    Xia En''s consciousness keeps falling and falling again...


    ?It’s just that the feeling of this deep dive is different from previous dives.


    The chaotic darkness around him was obviously more solid and viscous than usual, giving him a strong sense of envelopment.


    ??Moreover, during the fall, Xia En clearly felt that he had passed through an indescribable barrier.


    At first, Shane encountered some resistance.


    But soon, as his [Secret Power of the Void] seeped out, this barrier was like a coded door with the correct password, allowing Xia En to enter and exit.


    Obvious.


    ?This is exactly the [World Barrier] that Xia En has seen during the promotion ritual.


    ?Thinking of this, Xia En couldn''t help but feel a little scared.


    ??If he tried to use the [Anchor Point] to dive into the [Secret Sea] before he was promoted to the fifth level, he might be blocked by this barrier, and he might even suffer unforeseen injuries.


    ?However, Xia En remembered the strange sea water under the cabin of the [Diamond Star].


    Why can you directly reach the [Secret Sea] by diving into that seawater?


    ?? Could it be that, as Shane had guessed before, this [Diamond Star] is the projection of its body in the [Secret Sea], and is it so closely connected with the [Secret Sea]?


    Many complicated thoughts flashed through Xia En''s mind.


    Then, when the feeling of weightlessness disappeared, he opened his eyes.


    What comes into view is a deep and dark sea, so vast that its depth cannot be measured.


    ?Countless obscure lights and shadows flow rapidly in it.


    ????????????????????????????Some rays of light are scattered scatteredly, and some are gathered together like a river.


    In this dark background, it is as bright as a galaxy.


    Such a scene will always be shocking no matter how many times you see it.


    Xia En whispered in his heart: "[Secret Sea], I''m back again."


    To put it into perspective, this is actually the third time that Xia En has dived into the depths of the [Secret Sea].


    The first time was during the first-level promotion ritual, when I accidentally performed a [submersible].


    ??As a result, he directly ran into a giant thing in the [Secret Sea], and after hurriedly breaking into a world of light bubbles, he was kicked out.


    The second time, during the fourth-level promotion ritual, the [Submarine Anchor Point] was left in the [Secret Sea].


    Before he took a second look, he was crushed by another huge will.


    ?However, the two [submersible voyages] were extremely short, and there was no valuable harvest. They could only be regarded as trials.


    Right now, it’s Xia En’s first official exploration of the [Secret Sea]!


    ?Xia En’s eyes swept across the chaotic light and shadow in front of him.


    Soon, his eyes were attracted by one of the nearest light spots, and a strange light flashed in his eyes.


    【Eye of Peeping Secrets】activates!


    【Name of the secret realm: Unknown】


    【Whether there are traces of intelligent creatures: unknown】


    【Characteristics: Unknown】


    【Possible loot: unknown】


    【Relationship with "Seven Seas World": Very low】


    【Danger level: extremely high】


    There are a lot of unknowns in the information that emerges in front of you.


    Obviously, this is because this [Secret Realm] is less related to the [Seven Seas World], and Xia En''s use of the [Peeping Eye] ability has yet to be developed.


    So the information I see is relatively limited.


    ??But even so, the information is by no means worthless.


    ?Just seeing the column [Danger Level: Extremely High], Xia En decisively gave up exploring this [Secret Realm] and turned to look at other light spots.


    ?However, maybe Shane was just unlucky.


    He looked at four or five light spots in succession, all of which were [Secret Realms] with extremely low correlation and extremely high risk.


    Then on second thought, it’s the same thing.


    The [Secret Sea] is so big, and the [Secret Realms] in it are more like countless stars.


    In such searches, we will definitely encounter [secret realms] that have nothing to do with the [Seven Seas World].


    Continue to investigate like this, I don’t know when we will find it.


    “Maybe I’m looking for it in the wrong way.”


    ?Xia En said to himself, and then a sudden thought occurred.


    “Perhaps, I can directly observe myself with the [Peeping Eye of Secrets], and use this to locate the [Secret Realms] that are highly related to the [Seven Seas World]?”


    ?Shane just did it when he thought of it.


    He quickly calmed down and observed his [projection body].


    Soon, Xia En saw that from the [Projection Body], there were many dry and dark things spreading like branches, faintly connected to several light points in the star sea.


    “It really works!”


    ?Xia En was in an uplifted mood and had some enlightenment.


    ?These black branches, which are as complex as thorn bushes, are most likely the connection between him and these [secret realms].


    In the parlance of Xianxia novels, it is something like “karma” and “fetters”.


    In the Seven Seas, some mystics may use the word "thread of fate" to describe this wonderful connection.


    After all, Xia En’s body comes from the [Seven Seas World], and the [Secret Realm] related to it should have a high degree of correlation with the [Seven Seas World].


    It didn’t take long.


    Xia En found a light spot with more black branches and the closest distance.


    【Secret Realm Name: Furnace】


    【Are there any traces of intelligent creatures: Yes】


    【Characteristics: "Hot", "Underground claustrophobia", "Shared language", "Trade possible"]


    【Possible loot: lava mine; forging equipment; fire seeds...】


    【Relationship with "Seven Seas World": High】


    【Risk Level: High】


    "…Um?"


    ?Xia En raised his eyebrows, the information displayed in this [Melting Furnace Secret Realm] was quite comprehensive and rich.


    Let him immediately have a general understanding of the [Furnace Secret Realm].


    ? Judging from various information, [The Furnace Secret Realm] seems to be a good place to explore.


    The only disadvantage is that the level of danger is higher.


    ??Xia En turned his head and looked into the distance. There was another light spot covered with many black branches, which was still quite some distance away.


    ?It will obviously take a lot of time to get there.


    In the previous process of searching for a highly relevant [Secret Realm], Xia En had already wasted part of the ship''s soul power.


    ?Besides, no one can guarantee that the next [Secret Realm] encountered will be better than the [Secret Realm of the Furnace].


    ?From Xia En’s observation, the locations of different [Secret Realms] in the [Secret Sea] are actually changing all the time.


    ?Those flowing starlights are the trajectory of the [Secret Realm].


    ?There seems to be some special pattern contained in it, but Xia En is not yet able to study it thoroughly.


    The current situation is...


    ???If you arrive near the next [Secret Realm], and that [Secret Realm] turns out to be more dangerous, and you miss the current [Secret Realm of the Furnace], wouldn’t it be like drawing water from a bamboo basket but in vain?


    ?Xia En thought for a moment, decided not to be entangled, and went directly to the light spot in the [Furnace Secret Realm]. As he got closer, the light spots gradually turned into huge light bubbles, whose surface exuded a hazy and dense light, making it look beautiful.


    ?Looking closely, the surface of the light bubble still has a faint red color, but it is not obvious.


    Immediately afterwards, Xia En did not hesitate and hit the light bubble directly.


    ??A huge pulling force came at this moment, and he felt as if his soul was flying up and being pulled towards a certain existence in the [Secret Realm].


    It’s more like “squeeze” than “pull”.


    Xia En''s soul was forced into this existence under the influence of some external force.


    The next moment.


    ?The heavy touch from the real world came from the limbs, along with several strange sensations.


    Hot and dry.


    The smell of blood lingering on the tip of the nose, the smell of some kind of rotting corpse.


    ??Although Xia En''s [Projection Body] already has various senses, it always seems to be separated by a thin film, which is different from the original body.


    ?But the senses he was feeling at the moment seemed extremely real and clear, as if Xia En''s true body had arrived.


    “What’s going on?”


    ?Xia En moved his fingers with difficulty, only to feel that his body was unusually slow and numb.


    ?Even the simple action of opening your eyes seems extremely difficult.


    ?This uncomfortable feeling lasted for more than ten seconds, and the unspeakable numbness and dullness all over my body finally gradually faded away.


    ?Shaan felt as if he had awakened from a long hibernation and regained his ability to move little by little.


    Finally, Xia En opened his eyes and saw the surrounding scene clearly.


    All he saw was a groggy, underground cave-like space around him.


    ?On the ground not far away, there was a strange "kerosene lamp", and the swaying firelight reflected the scene inside the cave.


    A strange animal corpse three meters high and six to seven meters long was lying in front of Xia En.


    ?Its head seemed to have been hit by some kind of blunt instrument, and it was beyond recognition.


    ?Shaan could only barely tell that this was probably some kind of lizard-like monster.


    ?It is completely red, with red sarcomas on its back and crown, which look like organs that store energy.


    Fine scales are spread all over the body, and the four claws are very sharp.


    ?There are scars from being beaten with blunt objects all over the body of the lizard monster, and many places were directly dented.


    Dark red blood accumulated under its body, and the water evaporated under the high temperature, leaving only clots of clotted blood.


    Combined with the surrounding potholes on the ground and walls, it is not difficult to see that a fierce battle took place in this cave.


    One of the fighting parties has died, so where is the other party at this time?


    ?Suddenly, Xia En felt something was wrong.


    ?Perspective!


    ?His angle of view is much shorter than usual!


    Just now, Xia En''s attention was focused on the surrounding environment and he hadn''t noticed anything wrong yet. But when he looked up at the height of the lizard and the burrow, he suddenly woke up.


    ?Xia En quickly looked down at his right hand, and what he saw was a completely unfamiliar palm.


    ?This palm looks short and thick, and there is a layer of calluses.


    On the arm, he wears a unique style of arm armor, the craftsmanship is very complex and exquisite.


    Xia En looked at other parts of his body and found that not only his palms, but his entire body had become unusually short and thick.


    Like...the dwarves he had seen before!


    Obviously, this is definitely not his own body!


    Xia En looked shocked and murmured: "What''s going on?"


    He took two deep breaths, forced himself to calm down, and carefully sensed his own condition.


    Soon, Xia En discovered that just like when he was [submersible] in the past, he could still feel the existence of his own body, and he could also release the [submersible] state at any time.


    In other words, the essence of his body is still the [projection body].


    ??It’s just that when entering the [Mystic Realm of the Furnace], a special mutation occurred, causing the [Projected Body] to slip into a strange body.


    After Xia En carefully analyzed it, he immediately had a guess in his mind.


    ??The "squeezing" force he felt before was probably the repulsive force coming from the [Furnace Secret Realm].


    After all, to this world, Shane is a veritable “stowaway.”


    This is different from the situation in [Blood Moon Secret Realm] and [Rhine Secret Realm].


    [Blood Moon Secret Realm] itself is a secret realm that relies on [Seven Seas World], and [Secret Realm] has always regarded the secret travelers of [Seven Seas World] as its own.


    ? And Xia En possesses the [Empty Beast Heart Seal], which is equivalent to being recognized by the [Rhine Secret Realm], and is even regarded as the [Lord of the Rhine].


    So, he can decide to let outsiders enter the [Rhine Secret Realm] without being rejected by the will of the [Secret Realm].


    But to [The Furnace Secret Realm], Xia En is like a thief who broke into this place, and it is inevitable that he will be hostile.


    ?In this case, the [Projection Body] was forced to get into the body of an aboriginal in [The Furnace Secret Realm] to avoid the pressure of the will of the [Secret Realm].


    ?However, this is obviously not without impact.


    ?Shaan glanced at the panel.


    【Projector''s name: Bronzebeard·Warhammer】


    【Race: Dwarf】


    【Current comprehensive quality: 3.5! 】


    His current overall quality is only about one-third of what it was under normal conditions.


    Taking into account the need to adapt to an unfamiliar body, the combat power that Xia En can exert will only be lower.


    ?Of course, Xia En also realized that he could actually temporarily let the [projection body] leave this body to fight, thus unleashing his full combat power.


    ?However, doing so may cause the will of [Secret Realm] to be rejected, causing [Submarine] to end prematurely.


    It can be regarded as a trump card when forced to do so.


    After sorting out the situation, Xia En forced himself to stand up.


    It was then that he saw a huge war hammer lying next to the giant lizard corpse.


    At a rough estimate, it seems to be longer than the height of Shane''s body.


    Obviously, this is the weapon of this "Bronzebeard Warhammer".


    ?Xia En picked up the war hammer and felt warm and hard to the touch, and there was an inexplicable feeling like being driven by an arm.


    ?That is probably the muscle memory remaining in this body, which can be turned into some good fighting skills.


    “This hammer…”


    ?Xia En looked at the warhammer carefully and was suddenly surprised.


    ?The entire hammer is made of an unknown material. It seems to have used some special forging process. The quality and hardness are very good.


    ?Furthermore, there is a special quenching pattern on the surface of the warhammer, which is a bit like flames and a bit like thorns.


    ?The strange thing is that this pattern actually gives Xia En a sense of familiarity.


    As if I have seen it somewhere.


    “Quenching…forging…”


    Xia En suddenly realized: "By the way, it''s Xian Ge!"


    Bronze Dragon String Song seems to have similar lines generated when using [Forging Fire Technique].


    At this moment.


    ?There was a sound of footsteps in the cave not far away.


    (End of this chapter)