Chapter 223 The New Home of the Moon-Singing Tribe

The moment this figure appeared.

The surrounding scenery changed rapidly, and Xia En seemed to be on the vast sea, and the world was vast.

In front of him was a huge ship with black sails.

At the bow of this huge ship that looked like a giant sea beast, a tall man with white hair was standing there, lonely but tall, with an aura that seemed to fill the world.

It was as if... the entire sea was conquered by him and surrendered to his majesty.

It is none other than the king of the [Pirate Principality]—Augustin Norwich!

But at this time, he was very different from the state where he lost his fighting spirit and was in twilight during the last promotion ritual.

Augustine's beard and hair are all white, and he has a big white beard, but his face is very young, maintaining the appearance of being in his prime.

——The appearance of the Mystic Pathgoer is related to his state of mind.

When the mind decays, the appearance will naturally age. If the mind is strong, the secret power will affect the physical body, making it look younger.

Appearance comes from the heart, that's exactly what it is.

This is also the reason why many mystics vary greatly in appearance and age.

But due to the change in Augustine's appearance, Shane couldn't tell which stage of his career he was in front of.

at this time.

Augustine turned around and glanced at Xia En. In an instant, Xia En felt that everything inside and outside was being seen through.

Except for the faint blue [Eye of the Secret Sea] in my mind, it seems that no secrets can be hidden.

This feeling is like pouring a basin of cold water on your head, the chill penetrates into your bones, it is indescribably uncomfortable, and it also causes instinctive fear.

And this is just a phantom of Augustine.

In other words, it's just a little bit of remnants he left behind.

Only then did Xia En realize firsthand that Augustine in the promotion ritual was really just a castrated version of his projection.

The real pirate king is so powerful that he cannot imagine it now!

He is worthy of being a ninth-level powerhouse who has faced the gods directly!

Fortunately, Augustine only took one look, then restrained his sharp eyes and nodded.

"You're fine."

"But at the fourth level of the secret path, one can have such a strong body, such pure secret power, and even master the power of the domain in advance."

"Among the Secret Pathers I know, there are only a few people who can do this. You are qualified to inherit what I left behind."

Upon hearing this, Shane realized that this Augustine's phantom did not recognize him.

But then I thought about it, at the time of the [Emerald Island], he attacked in the [Projected Body] state.

During the promotion ritual, he used the identity of the apostle [John Smith].

Besides, Augustine probably wouldn't know what happened in a promotion ceremony in later generations...right?

It was only natural that Augustine only regarded himself as a strange mystic with astonishing talents.

Thinking of this, Xia En was inexplicably curious. If he took out the [Pirate Crown], what would be Augustine's reaction?

And there's one more thing.

If Augustine's remnants don't recognize him, who said "You are finally here..." to himself?

But just as this thought came into Xia En's mind, he heard the man with a white beard in front of him say.

"But, look at your breath..."

"Could it be that we have met somewhere before?"

Xia En couldn't help but be startled. Could it be that in the future, he had contacted Augustine as "Xia En"?

But if so, how could Augustine not recognize it?

Augustine sighed: "In order to prevent a certain plan from being known to the enemy, I took the initiative to delete some key memories."

"Maybe you are in that memory."

Xia En's expression changed slightly: "Delete memory?"

"Plan...enemies..."

"Senior, is the enemy you speak of [Huisi Ming]?"

Hearing this name, Augustine's eyes became sharp again, and the terrible pressure dissipated again.

He didn't have any ill intentions towards Xia En, but the gap between the two was too big. As long as he didn't restrain his aura, he would put a mountain of pressure on Xia En.

The abyss-like pressure only appeared for a second and then quickly dissipated.

Despite this, Xia En couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat behind him.

"It seems that you know more than I thought."

Augustine's expression returned to calm, and he said seriously: "To be honest, this is not a good thing."

"After all, for some beings, just by knowing and chanting their names, it is possible to be noticed by them."

"If possible in the future, it is best not to mention their names to others."

Xia En nodded solemnly: "I understand."

Augustine added: "However, since you know the existence of [Huisi Ming], I can feel more at ease if I hand this thing over to you."

At this time, Xia En couldn't help but think of the afterimages of those [Filthy Apostles] and couldn't help but ask.

"What's so special about the heart of this [Secret Sea Sky Beast], and why do they want to snatch it away?"

Augustine said calmly: "I don't know."

"I deleted the most critical part of my memory."

"So, I can only deduce that this hollow beast heart is part of the plan."

"But whether it is an indispensable link or a piece of work that falls randomly, only the past me knows."

After hearing these words, Xia En's expression became even more confused.

But at the same time, he also noticed a word that Augustine mentioned repeatedly -

Plan!

What plan?

Is it a plan to defeat [Evil God] and drive Him out of this world?

What role can a secret realm play in such a plan?

Seemingly seeing Shane's doubts, Augustine explained: "Someone once told me that when the existing road is blocked, you might as well look to the future with your eyes and hopes..."

As soon as these words came out, Shane was shocked.

Of course, he would not forget that these words were said to Augustine in the promotion ritual.

But why did Augustine in reality know these things?

Could it be...related to [Secret Sea]?

A huge wave was set off in Shane's heart, and Augustine just continued to speak.

"So, I did it."

"Perhaps you will be curious about why I took the initiative to delete my memory."

"The reason is very simple..."

"I'm dying."

Augustine's expression was a little gloomy. He looked up at the illusory vast sea, with unwillingness, nostalgia, and reluctance in his eyes.

There is great terror between life and death.

Even a hero like him cannot be completely indifferent to death.

However, what makes Augustine not want to die is definitely not the power in his hands, the various material and spiritual enjoyments.

But...his ambitions have not been realized, his ideals have not been realized, and his career has not been successful!

Xia En vaguely noticed this and couldn't help but fall silent.

"In fact, I should have died a long time ago, on that unknown battlefield."

Augustine looked into the distance and murmured: "So many brothers died, only I and a few old friends escaped back."

"And that was because the other party deliberately let us go out of contempt and malice."

There was a rare bitterness in his tone.

It can be imagined that the shadow of that war has always been lingering in his mind like a nightmare.

Shane did not speak.

He knew that Augustine now only needed a listener.

"During the days when I fled back to the principality, I woke up from my dreams countless times and even thought about ending it all."

"But I know that a dead person can't do anything. Only by living can there be hope."

"So from then on, I made up my mind that no matter how embarrassed or ugly it is, I must live."

For some people, sacrificing for justice and taking the initiative to die is a matter of course.

But for others, they are willing to endure the scolding of others, the guilt in their hearts and all kinds of humiliation for their ideals.

There have been different opinions since ancient times about which of the two is greater.

And Augustine obviously belongs to the latter.

"It's a pity that this time, my lifespan has reached its limit."

Augustine sighed again: "A living Augustine is of course terrifying."

"But a dead Augustine will only make people greedy."

"There will definitely be people who want to dig out valuable secrets from me and my memories."

"So, I had to delete the most critical memories."

Xia En became more and more silent.

He thought of the old man who was beheaded in the illusion, and was reluctant to think about how the old man's body would be treated later.

"But there is one thing I still remember."

Augustine restrained his emotions and said lightly: "The [Norwich Treasure] I left behind is actually a gift for future people."

"This is the only thing I can do now."

"I have only one request. After you get this treasure, you must use this secret realm to protect humans when necessary in the future."

Xia En nodded solemnly: "I will!"

Augustine looked at him deeply: "I don't have much time. I will take you to see the full picture of this treasure."

"The full picture?"

Xia En was a little confused.

Augustine said lightly: "You don't think that the treasure I left behind is just this heart, right?"

After that, he raised his hand and pointed, and the surrounding scenery changed.

The illusory sea disappeared and turned back into a closed stone temple.

Rumble--

Around them, the ground under their feet kept shaking, and the rock layers collapsed and fell off.

The hill behind the stone temple finally revealed its true appearance.

It was a huge skeleton!

After the rock layer and soil peeled off, the silver bones underneath were exposed. Those bones looked like silver metal, with a mysterious and deep breath.

If you have to say it, it was as if it was directly connected to the [Secret Sea], leading to the nothingness in the dark.

This skeleton was extremely huge. At a glance, it was at least hundreds of meters high and hundreds of meters wide, far exceeding any sea beast that Shane had ever seen.

Just looking at this skeleton, you can imagine the terrible posture of this giant beast when it was alive.

"This is... the skeleton of the [Secret Sea Beast]!"

Shane's heart was shocked.

The [Secret Sea Beast] that was able to give birth to the [Secret Realm], of course, its skeleton also has great value, and is definitely an extremely precious material.

The moment Shane saw this skeleton, the first thought that came to his mind was-

Can this skeleton be integrated into the [Black Swan] and [Diamond Star] and turned into the keel of the two ships?

If possible, what kind of improvement can it bring to the two ships?

To what extent will I be enhanced by [Captain's Majesty]?

On the side, Augustine said: "I have heard a rumor that beyond the [Secret Sea], there is a vast world called... [The Void]."

"It is said that that is the true hometown of the [Secret Sea Sky Beast]."

"Therefore, [Mysterious Sea Void Beast] is also called [Void Beast]."

"I once had a bold idea. If a large ship was made from its bones, it might be possible to sail in the [Secret Sea] or even the [Void]."

Xia En was also shocked by this bold idea, and felt a little hot in his heart.

Racing a boat in the [Secret Sea]?

Thinking about it, it seems that it is not impossible?

But obviously, if you want to build a big ship that can sail in the [Secret Sea], the skeleton of the [Secret Sea Sky Beast] is definitely not enough.

Countless rare materials are also needed.

With Xia En's current net worth, it is obviously impossible to get it together.

He immediately gave up this ambitious idea and prepared to follow the old method and use this skeleton as a material to invest in the [Heart of the Ship] to upgrade.

The meal must be eaten one bite at a time, and the road must be walked step by step!

"I would also like to remind you that the bones of the [Secret Sea Sky Beast] have special spatial characteristics."

At this time, Augustine said another important message: "Ordinary space devices cannot accommodate its existence."

Xia En's face suddenly stiffened.

Don't tell me, this is really a big problem.

Moreover, even if the space ring can hold it, the capacity of his space ring cannot hold so much!

"But...an ordinary space device?"

A flash of inspiration flashed in Xia En's mind, and he looked at the mixed silver and dark green heart in the stone palace.

Isn't this thing an unusual space device?

But, use the heart of the [Secret Sea Sky Beast] to hold its skeleton...

Raw soup and raw food?

Shane had a hellish idea.

After a brief rant, Xia En hit the snake with a stick and said, "Senior, please help me put a quarter of the skeleton into the heart."

Augustine smiled and scolded: "You are smart enough to think of asking me to help you."

"But why only a quarter?"

Xia En said honestly: "The remaining part is what my companion deserves."

Without the help of Carles, it would be almost impossible for Shane to defeat Twilight, let alone obtain this treasure.

Due to both emotion and reason, he would give part of this treasure to Carles.

These skeletons are also a very important contribution to Carlish, which can help her obtain more resources in the Federation.

In fact, the heart of the [Secret Sea Sky Beast] is actually the bulk of this treasure, and Xia En has already taken advantage of it.

He would naturally have to make compensation for the distribution of this skeleton.

Moreover, don’t think that this quarter of the skeleton is small. It is already the size of a small mountain. It is definitely more than enough to transform the [Black Swan] and [Diamond Star]!

After hearing this, Augustine nodded with satisfaction.

"Fortunately you restrained your greed."

"Otherwise, I will kill you and wait for the next qualified person to arrive."

Xia En suddenly felt a chill in his heart and broke out into a cold sweat.

He didn't expect that Augustine would set a test at this time.

Xia En pretended to be nonchalant and asked again: "By the way, senior, I have another idea."

"Can we allow the people of the [Yongyue Clan] on the island to migrate into this [Secret Realm]?"

This was something he had thought of before.

The environment of [Island of Sand] is not suitable for human survival at all. If the interior of this [Secret Realm] is not so dangerous, wouldn't it just become the new home of [Yueyong Tribe]?

"sure."

"This heart is already yours, you can do with it as you wish."

Augustine smiled and said, "But aren't you curious about what this [Secret Realm] is like?"

"Um?"

Shane was stunned.

"Before letting them move in, you should go here and see for yourself!"

As soon as Augustine stretched out his hand, Shane's figure flew uncontrollably above his heart.

Immediately, there was a sudden spin and changes in light and shadow.

A whole new world appeared in front of Xia En.