Chapter 208: 【Pirate Crown】【Augustine】and【Observation
Chapter 208 [Pirate Crown] [Augustine] and [Observer]
【Sand Island】is still as desolate and solemn as before.
The yellow sand is long and the wind is as sharp as a blade.
Even the terrible sandstorm raging in the desert has not dissipated.
It's just that Xia En's current state is completely different from before he escaped into the sandstorm.
Unimaginable abundant power is running through his body.
The aftertaste of [Secret Sea]'s gift has not dissipated, healing Xia En's injuries caused by the sandstorm, and making the regenerated body stronger and stronger.
The wind and sand that could easily cut his skin and were no less powerful than a steel knife fell on his body, just like scratching an itch, and could no longer cause any harm.
…
In the sandstorm, Xia En let out a long breath and said with emotion: "I'm finally back."
To be honest, the promotion ritual didn’t take too long, only nearly three days in total.
Converted to real-world time, it’s not even a minute—no matter how many times you experience it, this sense of difference in time flow is very strange.
However, the ups and downs and thrills of this ritual are among the best that Xia En has experienced since traveling through time.
Especially the conversation with Augustine and the process of deducing the secret technique through [Twilight Black Pearl] left a very deep impression on him.
So much so that when I return to [Sand Island] now, I feel like I am in another world.
Xia En calmed down and took a closer look at his condition.
Not only was his body transformed again, he clearly felt that the secret power he could control, both in terms of quality and total quantity, had improved a lot compared to before.
If we say that at the third level, the secret power that Xia En can call upon is a stream.
So now, the stream has turned into a lake!
What surprised Xia En the most was not these changes.
But he discovered...
My control over my physical body and mystical power has become more nuanced. If I want to exert any effort, it will only be one point, no more, no less.
This kind of control ability does not sound very useful, but in real battles, it can increase combat power by several levels.
Reduce consumption, enhance the precision and hit rate of secret techniques...
Perhaps, this huge improvement in overall quality is related to these factors.
“It turns out that this is the real fourth level.”
Xia En lowered his head, looked at his hands, and realized something in his mind: "At the fourth level, you begin to have meticulous control of the secret power."
“Only in this way can the mystic’s own domain be built at the fifth level.”
“It seems that there is still a big difference between pirated copies and genuine copies.”
After using [Twilight Black Pearl], Xia En temporarily gained the fourth level of secret power.
However, this power is obviously a bit flimsy and unstable, and is not as solid and powerful as Xia En's fourth level at this time.
Obviously, this is the difference between relying on external things and advancing on your own feet.
When it comes to [Twilight Black Pearl], we have to mention one of the biggest gains from Sean’s ritual—
【Great Dark Sky! 】
This domain-based secret technique breaks the limitations of ordinary mystics, allowing Xia En to activate the power of the domain at the fourth level.
This is also thanks to the [Book of Shadows] and his [Sword of Judgment].
It was based on the prototype of the field of [Judgment] that Xia En was able to deduce the secret technique of [Great Dark Sky].
All existences in the field will turn into Xia En's help.
Even the enemy’s secret power is no exception.
Xia En’s original talents such as [Shadow Walking], [Super Speed Regeneration] and [Blood Power] will also receive great bonuses in the field.
The fourth level is an important step for those on the secret path to become strong.
Then, the fifth-order realm is a huge dividing line.
Therefore, in the Seven Seas, there are still rumors of Tier 3 Mysterians forcibly defeating Tier 4 Mysterians, but when Tier 4 Mysterians challenge Tier 5, they will basically end up losing.
“But I already have a realm at the fourth level...so how should I calculate it?”
Xia En raised the corner of his mouth, quite curious about his current combat power.
If he were allowed to fight against his pre-promotion self, I'm afraid ten of him would not be his current opponent.
This is the power of the field!
Let his thoughts wander for a while, Xia En stretched out his hand, and the three trophies of the promotion ritual appeared in his hand one after another.
【Twilight Black Pearl】Needless to say.
What makes Xia En curious is the effect of this [Pirate Crown].
【Pirate King's Crown (Broken)】
【Quality: Epic】
【Type: Relic】
【Description: The royal crown created when the Pirate Principality was founded, carrying part of Augustine's majesty. 】
Although it is broken, it still has some magical effects and is also a symbol of status. 】
【When wearing this royal crown, it will bring a certain degree of suppression to the secret travelers who are pirates. 】
【You can also roughly perceive the emotions and thoughts of pirates within a certain range nearby. 】
【If you want to wear a crown, you must bear its weight! 】
“Can it bring pressure and also be able to sense emotions and thoughts?”
Xia En touched his chin.
These two effects are pretty good.
Especially at sea, most of the enemies Xia En encountered were pirates. It would be great if they could be suppressed before the war started.
The second ability is to collect intelligence at critical moments.
The only problem is…
Xia En glanced at the crown with a slightly strange expression.
No matter how you look at it, wearing it is a bit too conspicuous.
Which normal person would wear a crown anytime and anywhere?
“I remember that in Laila’s magic book, there seemed to be a spell similar to ‘blindness’?”
Xia En thought to himself: "Maybe we can let Joey try to disguise the crown."
The last trophy that appeared in front of him was a wooden rudder, brown and black in color, classical in style, with some rough scratches on it.
It is the steering wheel of the "Sky Serpent".
Shane’s hand gently touched the steering wheel.
I don’t know if it was his imagination, but the rudder of the ship was trembling slightly, as if in response to his touch.
Soon, Xia En solemnly put it into the space ring.
Although the hope is slim, Xia En still hopes that the [Sky Serpent] can one day wake up again.
At this time, the sandstorm was still very big and it was difficult to identify the direction.
Xia En simply sat down, silently absorbing the secret power of the sandstorm, and waiting for the sandstorm to subside.
…
…
At the moment when the promotion ritual ends.
Or many, many years ago.
The deepest room of [Principal Treasure House].
The fire was dancing in the fireplace, and the gramophone was playing his favorite songs for the owner.
And the old man, who was dying as a hero, was curled up in his seat, as if he was half asleep.
next moment.
A vast will came, and it also brought him a memory.
He saw this room, saw the excited young man, and saw himself wearing the crown for him. “Is this what it is?”
The old man opened his eyes and murmured.
“Existing in the past, future, and present at the same time...this is the real [secret sea].”
“But even so, do you still want me to believe in the possibility of the future? For a future that I can never see?”
“What a cruel fate…”
At this point, a smile suddenly appeared on the corner of the old man's mouth, and the high-spirited self-confidence temporarily returned to him.
“But, so what?”
“I… am Augustine!”
The old man stood up, opened the door with a sudden stride, and walked out of the room.
Although the old man's war has been defeated, he still has unfinished missions in this era.
…
…
An unknown island.
The [Observer] wearing a single-sided spectacles seemed to have passed through an invisible door, stepped out, and landed on the ground of the island.
As for "Tiffany" beside him, the moment she walked through the door, her appearance changed rapidly and she turned into a female researcher who was only 30% similar to Tiffany.
“[Observer] G09, are you okay?”
The female researcher looked at the [Observer] beside her and asked without any change in her expression.
Her words seemed to be concerned, but there was no emotion in her tone, like an absolutely calm robot.
The man in the white coat known as "[Observer] G09" frowned and murmured.
“Diana…Diana…Diana…”
“Who is she? Why can’t I remember her?”
The more the man muttered to himself, the more painful and tangled the expression on his face became, and gradually, his expression took on a hint of madness and despair.
It was like...the name itself was enough to drive him crazy.
The female researcher still had no expression on her face, but coldly ordered: "[Observer] G09, recite the name of truth!"
Hearing this, the man's body stiffened suddenly, and then he spoke.
【Truth, I already know it! 】
In the process of reading this sentence, the expression in the white coat quickly changed from crazy to calm, like a state of absolute rationality.
This change is like going from one extreme to another.
From a lava volcano that is about to boil, it has turned into an eternal ice of thousands of years.
The man said coldly: "The abnormal memory has been deleted...the personality of [Observer] has been restored..."
His tone when he said this was the same as that of the female researcher.
“Hoo!”
Immediately, [Observer] exhaled sharply, and his expression returned to its original state.
He raised his eyebrows in surprise: "What happened just now? Why was the self-protection mechanism suddenly triggered?"
The female researcher said honestly: "We just escaped from a fourth-level promotion ritual in the [Secret Sea]. We may be facing the impact of [The Will of the Secret Sea]."
"I see."
【Observer】had no doubt and nodded.
“The reaction speed of [Secret Sea Will] is 56% faster than last time. It seems that he is also constantly evolving in this regard.”
“Fortunately, this time we did not return without success.”
He stretched out his hand, took out a blue light group, and said with a smile: "Counting the data I submitted, how far is [Augustine]'s collection progress?"
Female researcher replied: “32.1%”
【Observer】's eyes lit up: "Is it already over 30%?"
“So, can the plan be put into effect?”
The female researcher did not answer his question, but just said: "I can use the anchor point [Tiffany] up to 5 times."
“Five times? That’s not enough…”
【Observer】 sighed: "Her bloodline has been diluted too severely. You are already the highest among your generation, but the result is still limited."
In fact.
In real history, Tiffany was a member of the Truth Society, but she was not a traitor among the apostles.
It’s just that the [Truth Society] used special secret techniques and used descendants with Tiffany’s blood as a medium to lock the anchor point of [Tiffany] for the [Observer], and then sneaked into the ritual.
As for the origin of these Tiffany blood descendants, that is another story.
At this time, the [Observer] secretly said to himself: "Is this really all that happened just now?"
“Why, I seem to remember a name…”
He touched his chest, which felt inexplicably empty.
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…
【Sand Island】
The strong wind gradually calmed down, and the yellow sand all over the sky began to fall.
A thin layer of secret power barrier blocked the sand that fell on Xia En. This was not a secret technique, but the most basic control of the secret power.
If it were Xia En who was before the fourth level, he might still need to concentrate and concentrate to do it.
But now, this little trick can be easily done with just a little thought.
Xia En casually dispersed the yellow sand around him and turned to look around.
After the baptism of the sandstorm, all traces nearby were buried by the yellow sand.
Xia En also had no way of knowing the direction from which he came.
However, while waiting just now, he also sorted out his next three goals-
Ann and Tracey.
The Twilight of the Blood Tribe!
【Norwich Treasures! 】
First of all, finding the two crew members who were separated from him is obviously a top priority.
Secondly, before being promoted, Xia En was chased by Twilight all the way.
Had he not happened to be helped by the natives of [Sand Island], there is no telling whether he would have been able to break into the sandstorm and escape!
Xia En can't bear it if this revenge is not avenged.
Of course, Xia En doesn’t think that after breaking through the fourth level, he will be invincible and can defeat that powerful vampire whose specific level is unknown.
But under the special environment of this [Island of Sand], and with the blessings he received after being promoted to the fourth level, he did have the strength to fight.
Not to mention defeating Twilight, there is always no problem in stumbling her secretly.
As for the "Norwich Treasure", Shane really has a casual attitude.
Everyone has come.
The best you can get, even if you can’t get it, you can’t let Twilight get it!
Moreover, Xia En thought about it carefully.
Some time ago, he just witnessed Augustine in his youth, and visited the treasure trove of the [Pirate Principality] in the promotion ritual. Now it is the [Norwich Treasure]...
Are these three really just coincidences?
Or is this a guide of fate?
In any case, it is definitely true that this treasure is destined to him.
The best way to know where the treasure is is to have some contact with the natives of [Sand Island].
After determining the priority of the matter, Shane stood up and prepared to find the separated An and Tracy based on his secret perception of the crew.
However, as soon as he took two steps, Xia En's expression changed.
(End of this chapter)