Chapter 280 [The Furnace Strategy] [The Lizard King]


    ??Rumble —


    Violent vibrations shook the underground space.


    Rock formations, rock walls, caves and other structures appear less stable and safe under this huge force.


    There were gravels constantly falling from the top of the head, and even the light from the lava mines in the rock wall became a little dim.


    What frightens the dwarves even more is the roar one after another coming from the deeper space.


    It seems that if this continues, the entire underground cave will collapse and bury them all in it!


    “Is this the sound of the earth?”


    ?Xia En frowned, and his mood was also very solemn.


    But the reason for his solemn mood was different from that of the dwarves.


    The dwarves may have thought that this was an unexpected disaster, but in Xia En''s opinion, this "earth rumbling" was coming for him!


    ?This feeling has no basis, it is just pure intuition, but Xia En is inexplicably 70% to 80% sure.


    Obviously, this is related to his status as a "smuggler".


    In the [Rhine Secret Realm], Xia En is blessed by the will of the [Secret Realm], and naturally has stronger luck than ordinary people, and it is easier to encounter opportunities and treasures.


    Even as the degree of exploration increases, this blessing can continue to grow.


    This is the benefit of [Secret Realm]’s will recognition.


    But for [The Furnace Secret Realm], Xia En is equivalent to the so-called "extraterritorial demon", and the will of the [Secret Realm] will definitely be hostile and malicious.


    He may have noticed traces of "stowaways" in this area, so he triggered "earth cries" in the area, hoping to kill or force out the little bug.


    ?This made Xia En both surprised and afraid.


    ?On the one hand, he felt that the world will of [The Furnace Secret Realm] thought too highly of him, and actually used such a method directly.


    On the other hand, Xia En feels that this "earth ringing" is just the beginning!


    ?The world’s evil will not cause just one disaster.


    ??As long as Xia En is still in the [Mystic Realm of the Furnace], I am afraid he will be targeted continuously.


    But when he thought of this, Xia En’s first reaction was not fear, but excitement!


    ?Shane has never been a timid person, otherwise he would have found an island to live in seclusion after paying off his debts.


    At present, the will of [The Furnace Secret Realm] does not allow Xia En to stay in this world, but instead stimulates his rebellious psychology.


    You want to drive me away, but I won’t go!


    ?Xia En also gradually developed an ambition in his heart -


    He wants to conquer this [Melting Furnace Secret Realm] just like he conquered the underwater ruins under the sea!


    ?Shane turned his head and looked at Hope below, and found that although the dwarf leader was a little panicked, he was far from desperate.


    Obviously, if the Warhammer Horde can continue in [The Crucible], it must have its own trump card.


    As expected.


    Soon, Hope shouted loudly: "Come to my place to gather!"


    As the leader of the Warhammer Tribe, Hope''s authority is unquestionable. His roar immediately woke up many dwarves and moved towards him.


    Just a moment.


    The dwarves ran out of their caves, some carrying sledgehammers, and some carrying iron pots on their heads.


    ?This is not to protect one''s own property.


    But these cold iron tools can bring them an indescribable sense of security.


    Xia En also jumped down from the cave and joined the crowd.


    ?At this time, he discovered that the population of the Warhammer tribe was indeed small, only a few hundred people.


    When this disaster that was very likely to destroy the entire tribe struck, the dwarves also showed extremely strong cohesion and a considerable degree of order.


    The older dwarves carried the younger dwarves on their backs, the men led the women, and the strong ones led the ones with limited mobility.


    Even when Xia En came out of the cave, some dwarves looked at him as an "amnesia patient" with concern.


    It can be seen that they all regard this underground cave as their home.


    It also means that Xia En’s future abduction plan may not go so smoothly.


    In the crowd, Shane naturally saw Kull and his wife.


    ??But for some reason, Kull''s eyes were a little averted when he looked at him. Instead, the female dwarf he didn''t know looked at him with a dark and unclear look.


    ??Xia En was also keenly aware of a hint of well-hidden hostility from the female dwarf.


    Combining the previous speculations, Xia En vaguely guessed something.


    ?However, he didn''t say anything, he just came to Hope with the other dwarves and gathered around the huge furnace.


    The flames in the furnace are still burning brightly, making crackling sounds and emitting hot temperatures from time to time.


    ?Shaan originally thought that the furnace was just a forging tool.


    But as the dwarves gathered, he soon discovered that this was not the case.


    Wait until the dwarves gathered around the furnace.


    ??The patriarch Hope picked up the sledgehammer and hit the big iron stove with all his strength.


    —


    ?The iron furnace was vibrating, making a magnificent and ancient sound, like the sound of a bell.


    Immediately afterwards, a deeply hidden secret power rose from the depths of the furnace.


    ??The surface of the huge furnace also gradually lit up with numerous rough red lines, blooming with flickering brilliance.


    The moment the red lines appeared, Xia En immediately felt that the shaking rock walls around him became stable and the vibrations were no longer so violent.


    It is as if this space has been reinforced by some special secret power to resist the "earth ringing" deep underground.


    And Hope’s actions are just the beginning!


    Subsequently, the surrounding dwarves, all of whom could hold the war hammer, struck the huge furnace with a hammer.


    Dang! clang! clang!


    ?One knock after another, one after another, sounded in this trembling underground space.


    ?Each time you hit it, the surface of the furnace will have more lines and become brighter.


    By this time, Xia En gradually saw the shapes of those lines clearly.


    It is actually somewhat similar to the magic pattern of [Seven Sea World], but it is also like some kind of totem or mural, recording some unique information.


    However, due to the urgency of the situation, Xia En could not remember it in detail.


    At the same time, the unspeakable secret power in the furnace began to undergo even more bizarre changes.


    ?It not only vaguely connects this underground space with the furnace, but also fuses the aura of the entire Warhammer tribe into one, thus becoming stronger and stronger.


    It feels like putting the power of all the dwarves in the Warhammer tribe into a furnace.


    In the forging of the furnace fire, we usher in a wonderful sublimation.


    ?This power is a bit like the power of faith, but it is obviously different, as if it also condenses the power of blood and the power of lava mines.


    Obviously, this is a fighting method unique to the dwarves of [Melting World]!


    Looking at this scene, Xia En couldn''t help but feel a little moved, and he also restrained the slight contempt in his heart.


    ??The power of a single dwarf may not be that strong, but when the power of the entire tribe is gathered together, such a blazing flame bursts out.


    More importantly.


    ?Shaan also saw from the actions of the dwarves their struggle and tenacity in such a harsh environment.


    ?Like the hard rocks on the coast that are not broken by wind or rain, people always feel a little respect for them.


    ?Moreover, Xia En thought a little more.


    The essence of the melting pot strategy seems to be to melt the collective strength into one.


    So, can the [Black Swan], myself, and the crew on the ship use such a strategy?


    Boom—


    ??The roar from deep underground continues.


    But the underground space where the Warhammer tribe is located has become strangely stable. The rock walls on all sides are as indestructible as fine steel and remain motionless, making you feel safe.


    ?Xia En stayed among the crowd, intending to wait silently for the "earth ringing" to subside.


    ??If it was true, as Shane suspected, that the Earthly Stone came about because of him, then the Warhammer Tribe would have blocked a shot for him.


    It would be great if we could spend it safely.


    However, Xia En was a little curious: "What is the so-called ground rumbling?"


    The dwarf next to him also knew about Bronzebeard''s amnesia and explained kindly.


    “It is said that thousands of meters deep beneath our feet, there is a [Fire] that has existed since ancient times.”


    “Its size is extremely large, and it has almost infinite strength and lifespan.”


    “Some people say that the reason why our world is called [Ghana] is because of it!”


    “Its name is [Ghana]!”


    Hearing this, Xia En was shocked.


    ??Although he has only explored a very small area of ??the [Forge Secret Realm] now, he still doesn’t know how big this world is.


    But just imagining a creature that can be directly named after a world is enough to understand how terrifying it is.


    “So, the earth’s ringing is actually its…”


    “That’s right.”


    The dwarf beside him nodded and continued: "When [Gana] moves or breathes, there will be a phenomenon of earth ringing."


    “However, because [Ghana] is too big.”


    “Sometimes, maybe it just moves its head, or it may cause ground rumbling in a local area.”


    “The current earthquake is actually relatively small-scale.”


    “The truly terrifying earthquake is when [Gana] turns over...”


    When he said this, the dwarf couldn''t help but murmured with obvious fear on his face.


    “Such a thundering sound has only occurred twice in the history that has been handed down.”


    After hearing these words, Xia En learned more about the harsh living conditions in the [Forge Secret Realm].


    In such an underground space, the lethality caused by the roar of the earth can only be described as terrifying.


    It is hard to imagine how the first dwarves who migrated to the [Forge Secret Realm] survived such a disaster.


    The dwarves'' furnace tactics were obviously forced to develop after disaster after disaster.


    Thinking of this, Xia En sighed softly: "It''s really amazing."


    “What’s so great about it?”


    ??The dwarf next to him was a little puzzled and muttered in a low voice: "It''s just to survive."


    ??While Xia En and the dwarf were chatting casually, the violent vibrations coming from deep underground finally began to subside.


    The faces of many dwarves also showed smiles of surviving the disaster.


    Fortunately, the intensity of the earthquake was not too high this time, and there were no casualties in the Warhammer tribe.


    This is undoubtedly a good thing for the dwarves who are used to seeing life and death.


    Just suddenly.


    Boom!


    ?Another very close and loud roar exploded in everyone''s ears.


    ?Above the dwarves, thick cracks suddenly appeared on the rock wall that had seemed indestructible before.


    Almost in the blink of an eye, these cracks quickly connected together until they spread to the entire rock wall.


    The next moment.


    ?The hard rock wall continued to collapse in front of everyone, and the gravel fell one after another.


    Fortunately, the fire blooming in the furnace was effective again, turning into an invisible barrier to protect the dwarves.


    ?Xia En thought it was another wave of ground rumblings that suddenly hit.


    ??But through the hole in the rock formation above, he saw an extremely huge claw, and... an eye with a crimson vertical pupil!


    ??Not only Xia En, but all the dwarves also saw this behemoth in an instant and exclaimed in surprise.


    “That, that’s...”


    “It’s the Lizard King!”


    “Damn it, it must have been woken up by the rumbling of the ground!”


    Obviously, the dwarves are no strangers to this creature named [Fire Lizard King].


    Some dwarves have even come into direct contact with it—but that is usually when the [Lemon King] is sleeping.


    In fact, the appearance of [Fire Lizard King] is just a coincidence.


    ??It was sleeping peacefully in the cave above, but was suddenly awakened by a rumble of the ground. It just so happened that it landed near the Warhammer tribe.


    ?And now that I’m awake, I have to eat something.


    Just then, it smelled the breath of living creatures again, raised its paws, and dug a big hole.


    At this time, how could [King Lizard] not enjoy the food that was "sent to his door"?


    In the crowd, Xia En looked serious.


    He did not think that the appearance of this big lizard was a coincidence.


    The ground rumbling before is indeed just the beginning, the real danger is yet to come!


    At this time.


    The [Fierce Lizard King] couldn’t wait to reach out his claws, trying to grab the dwarf below and swallow it directly into his mouth.


    ?Its claws are extremely large and can only fit through the large hole above.


    Immediately afterwards, the sharp claws of [King Lizard] hit the barrier condensed by the secret power of the furnace, making a muffled sound.


    After the collision, the faces of the dwarves suddenly turned pale, and their breaths became a little sluggish.


    Compared to the ground roar coming from deep underground, such a close attack is more difficult to resist.


    People can even see that the barriers in mid-air have undergone obvious deformations.


    “Roar!”


    【Fierce Lizard King】 roared and swatted it down with one claw again.


    It will definitely eat the meat inside this "turtle shell" today!


    Bang! Bang! Bang!


    ?In each collision, the secret power barrier becomes lighter and lighter, and the texture on the surface of the furnace becomes darker and darker.


    The fire began to dissipate.


    The mood of despair gradually spread among the dwarves.


    Some fragile dwarves even began to sob softly.


    Facing the [Fire Lizard], they can still find ways to hunt it, but against the [Fire Lizard King], they have no way to deal with it.


    This is the gap in absolute strength.


    But suddenly at this moment.


    One of the dwarves stood up and walked out of the mysterious power barrier.


    ??Hope couldn''t help but widen his eyes: "Bronzebeard, what do you want to do?"


    (End of this chapter)