Chapter 214: The transformed [Platinum Knight]
Chapter 214: The Transformed [Platinum Knight]
"Um?"
Facing Sha Jingjing’s sudden request, Xia En was stunned for a moment.
To be honest, his first thought was—
【Norwich Treasure】…shall I take it?
After all, even if Xia En breaks through to the fourth level and masters a powerful secret technique like [Great Dark Sky], there is still a big gap between him and the truly powerful person who came to this island.
However, after thinking about it, he understood Sha Jingjing’s intention.
Although I don’t know why the natives of [Sand Island] did not use this treasure.
But for them, this treasure has long become a source of misfortune.
It is precisely its existence that makes many outsiders flock to the [Sand Island] like sharks smelling the smell of blood.
If Xia En can take this treasure away, it will undoubtedly improve the plight of the Yongyue clan to a certain extent.
Moreover, in Sha Jingjing’s view.
They are destined to be unable to keep this treasure anyway, and it will eventually be taken away by outsiders.
Giving it to everyone, why not give it to Xia En, who is kind to the Yongyue clan and is suspected of being the "prophesied Son of God"?
At this time, Sha Jingjing continued: "However, the place where this treasure is hidden is extremely dangerous."
“Our people paid a heavy price for exploring it.”
“Hope Captain Shane is ready.”
Xia En looked solemn: "I will do it."
Sha Jingjing sighed faintly: "Captain Xia En, please come with me."
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Just when Sha Jingjing led Xia En to the treasure place.
On the sea near [Sand Island].
A medium-sized advanced steamship has just passed through the thunder-filled [Magnetic Sea Area] and slowly approached this island made of yellow sand.
On the hull of this steamship, the [Star Wave] logo composed of stars and waves is clearly engraved.
It also demonstrates its noble identity as belonging to the federation.
It's just that it's different from other silver-white [hunting boats].
The theme color of this steam ship is more brass-colored, and the proportion of steam devices on the ship is much larger than that of ordinary ships.
Comprehensive interlaced pipes and pressure relief structures are spread up and down the hull like a network.
Even the number of chimneys is five.
If you look carefully, you can also find that those chimneys have a strange symbol on them.
The bottom is like solid steel, and the top is steam rising.
This is a simplified drawing of the world's first steam engine, which is also the emblem of the God of Steam and Steel.
On the deck of this ship, white steam releases from time to time.
Together with the rhythm of the ship's mechanical devices and the jumping of the steam core, it constitutes a hymn unique to steel and steam.
“Steam is the breath of God, and steel is the bridge between man and God.”
In the white steam, a gray-haired young man sighed softly: "This [Brass] is a treasured place of cultivation for the believers of the God of Steel and Steam."
"It seems like a lot of money was spent on it. No wonder her promotion is so fast."
The gray-haired man had a hint of envy on his face.
You must know that the owner of this [Brass] has broken through the third level and two levels in a row in the past few months, reaching the level of the fifth level mystic.
Even if the gray-haired man claims to be half a genius, he still feels a little ashamed in front of the owner of the Brass Horn.
“Your Excellency Huiyun, what are you muttering about?”
At this moment, a slightly ethereal and hoarse female voice came from the steam.
A slender and straight figure walked out slowly.
Her body is composed of white-gold armor, with precise and strange steam cores embedded in her arms, elbows, chest, legs...
Not only provides her with strong and surging power, but also adds a bit of gorgeous beauty.
Under her goggles, her eyes also emitted a white-gold light.
Her temperament is mysterious and elegant, with an unusual divine beauty.
【Platinum Knight】—Carles!
Compared with when he was separated from Shane, Carles's body has obviously changed a lot.
First of all, the most significant change is the number of steam cores.
Previously, Carles only carried two or three steam cores, but now, the number has reached an astonishing 32!
More steam cores mean more power, stronger performance, and more capabilities!
For living armors like Carles, in addition to gaining new abilities through promotion and installing new mechanical modules, it is also a stable method of becoming stronger.
This is also the reason why Huiyun said that he had "spent a lot of money".
Secondly, the metal that makes up Carles' body has also been greatly strengthened.
The color of white gold becomes clearer and purer, and its hardness and toughness are different.
The last point is…
The style of this armor has shifted slightly from the original neutral to feminine.
If I have to say it, it is...she has become more "pretty".
This change is related to Carles’ self-understanding.
Steam armor itself has no gender.
But since leaving the [Blood Moon Secret Realm] last time, Carles has spoken more often in a female voice and tone, and has become more accustomed to identifying as a woman.
In order to conform to her identity, the Federation also made some adjustments when transforming her.
However, there are rumors within the federation.
The reason why Carles did this seems to be because of a man?
Thinking of this, Hui Yun couldn't help but ignited the fire of gossip in his heart, and asked curiously.
“Lord Carles, I heard... It seems that you only truly determined your gender after performing a mission?”
“Is that what happened?”
Carles crossed his arms and sneered: "Your Excellency Huiyun, after you broke through the fourth level, you seem to be much more courageous than before?"
“Do you want me to tell you in actual combat, the difference between the fourth level and the fifth level?”
As she spoke, the steam core on her body buzzed and trembled, exuding a heart-stopping power.
…
Gray Cloud immediately became honest and quickly said: "Don't stop ... I'm a archeologist who has no power of chickens, without the power of you."
“Sister, please forgive me for my hard work in deciphering the treasure map!”
As an official secret traveler of the Federation, Hui Yun’s status is actually very special.
Just as he said, his secret profession is that of a rare [archaeologist].
Strictly speaking, this should be a derivative profession of the [Scholar] secret path, and its combat effectiveness is indeed not outstanding.
In fact.
During the promotion process, Hui Yun never thought of resisting Xia En, but after carefully comparing the combat power of both sides, he was able to confirm that he really couldn't defeat him!
However, it was precisely because he hugged Xia En's lap that Hui Yun did not die in the firefight of the pirates for no reason and managed to survive all the way to the end of the ritual.
Although the evaluation of the trial is not too high, at least it has passed!
Always much luckier than those secret path people who failed to advance.
Speaking of which, although Hui Yun is not good at fighting, he is still quite famous within the Federation.
In this era, people will always salvage treasures from ancient times from underwater ruins.
It’s now archaeologists’ turn to play a role.
Deciphering and interpreting these cultural relics can provide individuals with a few more useful relics for secret travelers and help them judge the value of those antiques.
Hence, Huiyun is also called a "treasure appraiser" by some people in the Federation.
As for the entire Federation, they may even be able to decipher certain technologies of ancient civilizations and achieve a quantum leap in technology. Take the S3 document that was leaked this time as an example. Huiyun personally participated in the deciphering of this document, and also used this to locate the suspected treasure location of the [Norwich Treasure].
Huiyun breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that Carles did not pursue the matter further and changed the subject.
“Speaking of which, this promotion ritual is truly remarkable.”
“Especially a mystic who plays the role of the Apostle John, who actually understood the power of the realm at the fourth level.”
“You may not believe it, but he and I joined forces to defeat all the powerful enemies present. Even Augustine was alarmed!”
“In my opinion, he might have received a perfect rating for this trial.”
Carles said in a calm tone: "You have said this no less than five times."
“Besides, he was actually the only one who took action, right?”
“Ahem…”
With the mystery revealed, Hui Yun was not embarrassed and just said.
“Actually, what surprised me the most was when I first met that guy.”
“The ship called [Sky Serpent] originally had mediocre performance in all aspects.”
“But in the hands of that person, it seems to have come alive, and it can also perform many incredible tactical moves.”
"…Um?"
Carless's hoarse voice was rarely a little excited.
"What did you say?"
Huiyun was startled by her attitude and said blankly: "Did I say something wrong?"
"I'm asking you, what happened to the ship in his hands?"
“Like, like come alive?”
Hearing this answer, Carles could no longer maintain his calm posture and couldn't help but pace back and forth on the deck.
“The ability to control the ship...the fourth-level promotion ritual...achieving a perfect evaluation...”
“Could it be him?”
Huiyun looked confused: "Who?"
It was the first time that he saw Carles showing such an attitude because he heard someone's presence.
At this moment, a crew member came forward to report.
“Lord Carles, according to the captain of the recent [White Dove] and [Heron], the [Black Swan] has appeared in the [Magnetic Sea Area].”
“Its target is most likely the [Norwich Treasure] on the [Island of Sand].”
Hearing this, Carles calmed down and directly ordered: "Go to [Sand Island] at full speed!"
The gray clouds on the side were filled with excitement: "[Black Swan]?"
“Could it be that…”
Carles glanced at him coldly, and it was like a bucket of cold water was poured on his head.
While approaching the [Sand Island], they were also able to see several famous ships.
“That’s the [Gem Number] of [Apocalypse Chamber of Commerce]!”
Hui Yun looked at one of the huge and luxurious ships and couldn't help but raise his voice.
“It is said that it is the car of the great businessman ‘Golden Eyes’ Miso. He himself is also a fifth-level powerhouse. If you include his subordinates, his strength will only be stronger.”
Soon, Hui Yun's eyes moved to another large and sturdy ship docked on the coast.
“There’s also the pirate ship of Gall the Outlaw…”
“That guy’s boat is full of lunatics who have no inhibitions.”
In addition, there are many pirate ships with illustrious reputations scattered along the coast of [Sand Island].
Obviously, as the news spread, various forces came to the [Island of Sand] one after another, making the situation on the island even more chaotic.
But at this moment, Carles's eyes fell on a not too big ketch not far away.
The sails of this ship seem to be dyed with ink, and the hull is also pitch black.
The hull of the boat was extremely damp, with a strange fishy smell.
It's like...this ship comes from somewhere in the cold and deep sea.
In a daze, something alive seemed to be quietly squirming in the shadow cast by the hull.
But if you look closely, it seems to be just an illusion.
As if aware of Carles' gaze, a woman wearing a simple black nun's dress walked onto the deck.
This woman's black hair is extremely long and seems to have not been taken care of. It is spread casually in front of her forehead, almost covering most of her face.
Looks like a classic image that appears in some horror movies.
Carles looked at her briefly and then withdrew his gaze.
Hui Yun was also a fourth-level mystic after all. He quickly noticed the strangeness of the ship and the black-haired nun, and couldn't help but ask after the other party gradually moved away.
“Sir, which ship is it?”
“Don’t ask what you shouldn’t ask.”
Carless said coldly.
In fact, it also caused quite a stir in her heart.
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‘Why are they even participating in the fight for this treasure? ’
In the Seven Seas, the collective name for sects that are not officially recognized by the Federation is actually not a cult, but—
The secret religion!
Among the many esoteric sects, [The Nether Sect] also belongs to the most mysterious group.
Although they keep saying that they want to awaken the "Lord of the Deep" in the deep sea, they have never held any large-scale **** sacrifices.
Usually just dormant in the dark, and his behavior can be described as quite low-key.
It's like...they are quietly waiting for a certain opportunity to come.
Because of this, federal officials do not have much hostility towards this sect. As long as they do not violate laws and regulations or perform evil rituals, they do not mind turning a blind eye.
But the current [Norwich Treasure]...how did you lure them all out?
Carless was keenly aware that the water behind the treasure seemed to be deeper than she expected.
“Lord Carles, that ship...is the Blood Tribe’s [Burning Gold]!”
At this time, Huiyun couldn't help but exclaimed.
Looking at the gorgeous and exquisite [Burning Gold], Carles couldn't help but shrink his pupils, and the figure of Twilight appeared in his mind.
Because of the [Blood Moon Secret Realm], she had a brief encounter with Twilight.
At that time, she was defeated miserably and had almost no power to fight back.
Carless also clearly understands Twilight’s true rank—sixth level!
The sixth level is only one step away from the legend!
Just thinking about that woman, Carles felt an extremely heavy pressure.
This trip to [Sand Island] will definitely not be that easy.
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at the same time.
Xia En has arrived at the entrance to the treasure place in the sand crystal mouth.
(End of this chapter)