Chapter 268 Changes in [Rhine Secret Realm]

After this [Deep Sea Hunting], Xia En's compatibility finally reached 100%.

This means that he is about to start the fifth level promotion ritual!

Even when he returned to the captain's cabin after finishing the [submersible] state, Xia En had a feeling that he could break through at any time, and the faint sound of waves could be heard in his ears.

However, Xia En did not directly start promotion, but temporarily suppressed this impulse.

On the one hand, he still had some trivial matters to deal with.

On the other hand, it is the particularity of the fifth-level promotion ritual.

During this period of time, although Xia En had been at sea, he had not been to any island.

However, with the help of the magical relic [Glory Crystal Mirror], he can learn all kinds of information about the Seven Seas without leaving home.

These include some key points of the fifth-level promotion ritual.

After being uprooted by Xia En in [City of Giant Trees], Mrs. Ji Ya, codenamed "Nuan Xue", treated him with more respect and a hint of awe.

Tell me everything you know, and tell me everything you know.

It was from her mouth that Xia En learned——

The fifth level is a watershed among those on the secret path.

After the fifth level, the Mystic Path user can use the power of the domain, and this represents a new level of control over the Mystic Power.

Therefore, the promotion rituals of the fifth level often take a form different from those of the previous levels.

The content of the trial tasks will also change.

Compared with some actual tasks, it focuses more on the test of the control of secret power.

Xia En was a little confused when he heard this statement at the time, and didn't quite understand what "a test of the control of secret power" meant.

Fortunately, Mrs. Jiya explained: "The fifth-level trial mission may require you to use your secret power to do certain things."

"For example, it differentiates into hundreds of threads, or it condenses into a large net."

"If you can't do it, you won't be able to break away from the promotion ritual for a while, and it won't be considered a promotion failure until the secret power is exhausted."

Finally, Jiya gave a conclusion.

"Therefore, the time taken for the fifth-level promotion ritual is often much longer than that of the previous levels."

"It can take as short as a few days, or as long as several months!"

"Some mystics practice solitary confinement just to get through this difficult time."

After knowing this, Xia En would not rush to break through.

Soon, Shane walked out of the captain's cabin and gathered the crew.

Compared with a month ago, the mental outlook of all the crew members has changed a lot.

After experiencing the deep-sea rush in [City of Giant Woods] last time, even the laziest string song on the ship felt a sense of urgency in my heart.

They all realized that the enemy they were about to face might be even more powerful than the [Giant Wood God].

Among them, Joey and Feiya have unique bloodlines.

After the blood in their bodies is stimulated and transformed, their strength increases at a speed that is actually shocking.

Even if you don't practice, you are gradually getting stronger every day.

It's just that compared with Xia En, he doesn't look so outstanding.

This month of hard training has allowed them to take a big step forward, and the distance between them and the fourth level has been continuously shortened.

What surprised Xia En the most was actually An's change.

As an immortal species like an elf, his advancement in rank should have relied on the accumulation of time.

However, his level of enhancement actually exceeded that of Joey and Fei Ya.

It's obvious that An Zai is getting stronger as Xia En gets stronger.

But this kind of magnitude can't help but make Xia En a little suspicious...

Is this really the effect that the [Knight] secret path should have?

If you are bound to a servant master, you can follow the other party unlimitedly and become stronger. Then this ability is too buggy, right?

Shane guessed that this might be related to other secrets in An's body.

As for Vivian, she still looked like the lazy salted fish she had been before, drifting sleepily to the deck.

It's hard to imagine why a ghost could be so lazy!

She obviously doesn't do anything at ordinary times!

Finally, Xia En's eyes fell on Yan Yan, who was wearing a black robe on the edge, and a trace of worry flashed in his eyes.

Since leaving [City of Giant Woods], Yan Yan has become much more taciturn, and his face no longer has the sunny smile it once had.

Sometimes, he seemed to be immersed in his own memories, unaware of what was happening in the outside world.

Occasionally, Shane saw struggle and pain in his eyes.

Obviously, those past memories are not all good ones.

However, this kind of thing can only be overcome and dealt with by Yan Yan himself.

After all, the help that outsiders can give is very limited.

After suppressing the distracting thoughts in his mind, Xia En said to the crew: "In the next period of time, I will go to the [Rhine Secret Realm] for retreat and start the fifth-level promotion ritual."

This was a decision he made after careful consideration.

First of all, with the protection of the [Moon Yong Clan] and the Tree People Clan, Xia En's safety in the [Rhine Secret Realm] is guaranteed.

Secondly, due to the existence of [Curse of Filth].

Xia En is on board the Black Swan, and may be attacked by the Apostles of Filth.

Of course he is not afraid when he is awake, but if he is interrupted during the promotion ritual, the consequences will be quite serious.

And the [Rhine Secret Realm] is not in this world, so it can avoid the prying eyes of the [Filthy Apostles].

Coupled with the abundant vitality in [Rhine Secret Realm], it is suitable as a retreat place for breakthrough.

"The fifth level promotion ritual!"

Joey exclaimed in a low voice: "So fast!"

"As expected of Mr. Captain!"

Although the crew members had long known that Xia En was advancing rapidly, they were still secretly amazed by the fact that he was promoted every one or two months.

If word spreads, I don’t know how many people will be shocked.

Even the most talented secret path user in the Seven Seas may not be promoted so fast, right?

After being surprised, Joey asked again: "Mr. Captain, how long will it take to be in seclusion?"

After thinking about it, Shane said, "I'm not sure either."

"If everything goes well, maybe I can be promoted in one day."

"If things don't go well, it's possible in two or three months."

"Two or three months..."

Joey's expression changed slightly.

She couldn't imagine life without seeing Mr. Captain for two or three months.

Xia En continued: "During my retreat, the [Black Swan] and [Diamond Star] will be left to you."

"When you encounter an enemy, you should make your own decision whether to fight or flee based on the situation at that time."

"If you really encounter a strong enemy that you can't fight against, you can abandon the ship and escape if necessary."

Xia En's tone was serious: "Keep the green hills here, so you don't have to worry about running out of firewood."

For him, the [Black Swan] is naturally an extremely important partner.

But these crew members, are they not his companions?

There is no shame in running away when you know you are outmatched.

"No, we will definitely defend the [Black Swan]!"

Joey said with burning eyes: "Mr. Captain, please don't underestimate us."

Fei Ya also nodded: "Captain Xia En, please don't worry."

Even Xian Ge screamed: "The great bronze dragon, Xian Ge Maya, will protect this ship!"

Xia En nodded: "That's good."

He still has great confidence in his crew.

Otherwise, he would not dare to go to [Rhine Secret Realm] to retreat like this.

Finally, Xia En looked at Yan Yan in the corner and said, "Yan Yan, come here, I have something to say to you."

Yan Yan was startled, but quickly followed him.

The two walked to the captain's cabin.

Xia En closed the door, turned around and said, "Yan Yan, after I retreat, you will be the strongest person on the Black Swan."

"In some cases, you need to make the final decision."

Yan Yan's eyes changed slightly, and he said in a deep voice: "Captain Xia En, you should be able to tell that during this period, I have thought of many past memories."

"Perhaps, I will become someone I don't even recognize myself."

"Is it really okay to hand over the [Black Swan] to me?"

Xia En looked into Yan Yan's eyes and said softly.

"I just ask you one question."

"Do you still think of me as your captain?"

Yan Yan said without thinking: "Of course!"

"That's enough."

Xia En said calmly: "As for your past, although I am a little curious, it is your private matter after all."

“If you’re willing to share with me, I’ll be a listening ear.”

"If you don't want to say it, that's okay."

After saying that, Xia En smiled and patted Yan Yan on the shoulder.

"Okay, in the next few days, you will be the acting captain of the [Black Swan]."

"Don't let me down."

Immediately, without any hesitation, Xia En directly activated the [Empty Beast Heart Seal] and opened the door to the [Rhine Secret Realm].

…

…

As the silver light gradually dissipated.

The brief dizziness quickly faded away, and the fresh and natural air penetrated the nasal cavity.

Xia En's feet stepped on the solid soil, and what he saw was mostly vibrant green.

But in this emerald green, there are also many other colors.

In fact, compared with when leaving [Sand Island], the scene in [Rhine Secret Realm] is completely new!

After the [Moon Yong Tribe] and the Tree People migrated into this secret realm one after another, they began to build their new home in full swing.

Even in the outer areas, there are still tribal-style habitat camps, which are primitive and backward.

But in the central area, the prototype of a city appeared!

More than a month ago, the Yongyue tribe discovered a special kind of gray-white stone in the [Rhine Secret Realm]. It is like gold and iron, but does not rust. It is very suitable as a building material.

This kind of stone even contains considerable secret power and can be used to draw magic patterns.

Xia En compared the stones in Qihai and found that none of them could match it.

So, Xia En simply named it [Rhinestone].

Without Xia En's orders, the [Moon Yong Clan] showed their independent initiative and used rhinestones to build cities.

During this process, Xia En provided some technical support and borrowed the knowledge of Seven Seas to plan the city.

The tree people who moved in later served as free labor, excavating stones from the mines and transporting them.

I have to say.

After the tree people gradually regained their strength, they were indeed said to be extremely powerful, hard-working and hard-working.

This is not a war machine, it is simply a civilized body!

It's really easy to use for infrastructure construction.

In addition, on the edge of the city outline, there are also newly cultivated farmlands.

Various crops are grown there, including grain and fruits.

Not long after the shoots were pulled out of the soil, they sprouted with vitality.

Xia En still retains some habits of the Chinese people in his previous life, and he has a good impression of farming.

In addition, the [Yongyue Clan] did have food needs, so they opened up such a production area.

In the future, he also plans to expand the scale of planting and plant some magic potions containing secret power.

In another corner of the city, there is a newly built academy.

Of course, this academy is still very rough and sloppy, so small that it can only be described as a "school", and there are very few children going to school.

However, Shane believes that this is the top priority of the [Rhine Secret Realm].

Although the number of the Moon Chanting Clan is still small now, it will definitely continue to grow in the future, and perhaps other races will come to the [Rhine Secret Realm].

And education is the way to get them out of ignorance.

Perhaps, in the future, the [Moon Chanting Clan] will be able to produce scholars, mages and other secret professions.

Shane is looking forward to that day.

Speaking of which, what surprised Shane was that after such a long period of development.

The exploration degree of the [Rhine Secret Realm] is only 8%!

It is conceivable that this secret realm is vast.

"Master Xia En!"

Suddenly, a member of the Yongyue tribe saw Xia En and cried out in joy.

"Master Xia En is here!"

Many young men of the Yongyue tribe surrounded him happily, their eyes full of gratitude and admiration.

Every member of the Yongyue tribe knew that it was Xia En who led them away from that desolate land and allowed them to live in this new home.

Master Xia En is not only the Holy Son in the prophecy, but also their great benefactor!

This kind of kindness can only be repaid by generations.

"Master Holy Son!"

Sha Jingjing saw Xia En from a distance and trotted over excitedly, with a happy smile on her face.

For some reason, Xia En inexplicably remembered the scene when he returned home and his dog rushed up to greet him.

"Sir, you are here."

Sha Jingjing's tail swung like an electric fan, her ears stood up high, and she looked at Xia En eagerly, as if saying "Touch me, touch me, touch me quickly!"

Xia En couldn't help it for a moment, and stretched out his hand to rub her head.

Go home without petting the dog challenge!

It ended in failure in less than a second.

"Woo woo..."

Sha Jingjing made a comfortable snoring sound in her throat, which made the Yongyue tribe members next to her envious.

Sir Xia En's technique is so skillful, it must be comfortable!

While petting Sha Jingjing, Xia En noticed that she had some blood stains on her body that did not belong to her, as if she had just experienced a battle.

The hunting team following Sha Jingjing rushed to Xia En at this time.

Some of them were carrying the corpses of some strange creatures.

Obviously, these are native creatures in the [Rhine Secret Realm].

Sha Jingjing pointed at one of them and said to Xia En, "Sir, this is the prey I caught. I'll roast it for you later!"

Looking at her expression, Xia En couldn't help but feel ashamed.

When I first met Sha Jingjing, I thought she was quite aloof. Why... has she become like this now?

Deeply impressed, Xia En did not forget the purpose of his trip and said directly.

"Sha Jingjing, find me a safe place. I have important things to do."