Chapter 269 Fifth Level Promotion Ritual!

After a while.

Sha Jingjing brought Shane to a tree about seven or eight meters high.

The trunk of this tree was dark red, and if you looked closely, it had a translucent texture.

Fibers like blood vessels grew under the bark, and it seemed that sticky blood was slowly flowing in it, which was extremely magical.

There was also an indescribable good smell, which diffused around the tree.

This tree was the [Crimson Ancient Tree] planted in the [Rhine Secret Realm].

Under the abundant vitality of the [Rhine Secret Realm], even without watering blood and using corpses as nutrients, the [Crimson Ancient Tree] grew very well.

Although it was still a long way from its peak, it also showed its uniqueness compared to ordinary tree species.

At this time, the branches and leaves of the tree swayed slightly, as if welcoming Shane's arrival.

Xia En touched the trunk of the [Crimson Ancient Tree] and said with emotion: "It's only been a few days since I last saw you, and you've grown so big."

A kind of affectionate emotion was faintly transmitted from the trunk.

The [Crimson Ancient Tree] has its own spiritual existence.

Although it may not be able to communicate normally like the ship soul of the [Black Swan].

But it is still possible to simply convey emotions.

"It's here."

Sha Jingjing pointed to a small house under the [Crimson Ancient Tree] and said to Xia En.

"This area has been regarded as the new holy land of our clan."

"Sir, you can rest assured to practice in seclusion here, and we will protect your safety!"

Sha Jingjing showed a resolute expression like a "loyal dog guarding the yard" and vowed.

"Whoever wants to hurt you must step over my body first!"

Xia En looked near the [Crimson Ancient Tree] and found that a new altar had been built here, which was somewhat similar to the ancestral altar of the [Yongyue Clan].

Several totem poles moved from the [Sand Island] stood around the altar.

Apparently, even after arriving at their new home, the [Moon Singing Tribe] did not give up their beliefs and traditions.

That's right, the moon can also be seen at night in the [Rhine Secret Realm].

This surprised Shane for a while.

He didn't care about this problem at first, but after discovering the existence of the moon, he realized...

Not only the moon, but the sun in the [Rhine Secret Realm] is also the same as the one on the Seven Seas.

It's just that their rotation trajectories and laws are slightly different.

But this was not the case in the original [Blood Moon Secret Realm].

This seems to explain the special nature of the [Rhine Secret Realm].

Thinking deeper, Shane couldn't help but have a question.

What form do the sun, moon and stars in the sky exist in on the sky?

Shane thought that the celestial bodies in this world were spherical planets like in his previous life, operating according to their own laws and suspended in the vast universe.

But if this is true, why can we see the same sun and moon in the [Rhine Secret Realm]?

The more you know, the more you understand your ignorance.

Xia En vaguely realized that there might be a secret about this world behind this.

But now is obviously not the time to explore these secrets.

Xia En restrained his distracting thoughts, and after talking to Sha Jingjing for a few words, he walked into the hut under the [Crimson Ancient Tree].

The furnishings in the hut are very simple, with only a wooden bed.

Xia En didn't care, sitting on the bed, concentrating his mind, feeling the rhythm of the secret power in his body.

Gradually, invisible waves washed in from the dark.

The sound of fine water flow and layered waves filled the surroundings, bringing a strange quiet atmosphere.

This is an invitation from the [Secret Sea].

Xia En chose to accept it with pleasure.

The next moment.

The illusory sea water surged up, gently wrapped him in it, and his senses were pulled out of this body and continued to fall into the deep sea...

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...

Darkness.

The surroundings were pure and absolute darkness.

There was not even a trace of light.

Rather than saying it was [darkness], it might be more appropriate to describe it as [nothingness].

It was in this [nothingness] that Xia En's consciousness woke up.

"Hmm? This is..."

Sensing the darkness around him, Xia En couldn't help but feel a little confused.

Apart from this [nothingness], he could hardly feel anything.

Vision, hearing, touch, smell... all seemed to be stripped away by some invisible force, and even his own sense of existence was gradually becoming weaker.

This kind of experience was the first time Xia En had experienced it.

Soon, a flash of inspiration suddenly flashed through Xia En's mind, and he suddenly woke up.

"This is... the fifth-level promotion trial?"

"It turned out to be like this."

Even though Xia En knew the special nature of the fifth-level promotion ritual in advance, the current situation was still far beyond his expectations.

This time, the trial mission was no longer as specific as "escape from this sea area" or "find the traitor", but to explore independently in this [nothingness] space.

"Give me some hints at least!"

Xia En's mouth twitched, and he secretly complained.

"What should I do?"

He felt like playing those games with extremely poor guidance, completely confused, and even didn't know what his goal was.

Fortunately, Xia En's mentality was much calmer and more tenacious than that of ordinary people.

Soon he calmed down and secretly experienced his current state.

This experience surprised Xia En.

Because at this time, he no longer even has a human body, and all that is left is a highly solidified secret power!

No wonder he has lost all five senses including smell.

How can a body of secret power possess these sensory abilities?

Later, Xia En's consciousness explored outwards and touched an invisible barrier, which was the darkness and void he had felt before.

This piece of [nothingness] was like a cage, sealing him in it.

Xia En had a clear understanding in his heart: "The key to this promotion trial is to break through this cage made of [emptiness]."

The realization was clear, but Xia En still fell into deep thought as to what to do specifically.

"According to Jiya, the fifth-level trial focuses more on the control of secret power."

"Then let's try first to see if we can break the situation violently."

Shane thought for a moment before making his first attempt.

He directly activated his secret power, like a surging wave, and launched an impact on the [Void] Fan Cage.

Boom!

A muffled sound suddenly came from Xia En's consciousness.

The wave of secret power shattered instantly, but the barrier of [emptiness] remained firm and motionless.

Xia En's body at this time was already composed of secret power. Under the huge impact, extremely severe pain immediately spread from all parts of his body, as if he had been smashed into pieces.

"hiss……"

This kind of pain is simply unbearable. Even with Xia En's willpower, he almost fainted from the pain.

However, after coming back to his senses, Xia En was not surprised but overjoyed.

In the ferocious impact just now, he had already felt the [Nothingness] barrier wavering slightly.

"This method may work!"

Xia En said to himself: "But it just hurts so much..."

Since there was a possibility that this road would work, Xia En simply stayed calm and waited until the pain subsided. Then he used all his secret power again and crashed against the barrier.

"Ugh!"

Even though he was prepared, the pain at the moment of impact still made Xia En's consciousness groan.

[Nothingness] The barrier shook slightly again.

Moreover, I don't know if it is Xia En's illusion, but in the process of being crushed and reorganized, his secret power seems to be becoming more solid and tough.

Some kind of invisible transformation is happening faintly.

When the pain had almost dissipated, Xia En regrouped and attacked again.

Just like this, Xia En was immersed in breaking through the barrier of [emptiness], forgetting the passage of time.

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…

I don’t know how much time has passed.

Xia En only felt that he was numb from the pain.

The body composed of secret power is like a ball of thick iron. Impurities are removed through "forging" again and again, and it becomes refined and solid.

Click!

After an unknown number of impacts, Xia En suddenly heard an invisible crisp sound.

This slight sound fell into Xia En's heart, and it was like the sound of nature!

I saw a crack appearing from the [Void] barrier, and it had a tendency to expand.

Shane's heart welled up with ecstasy.

But the next moment.

A dark wave suddenly surged through the crack.

The cracks that had just appeared were quickly repaired and healed under the action of the waves, becoming as new as ever.

It was as if everything Xia En had done before was in vain.

"Fuck..."

Realizing this, Xia En couldn't help but utter a vulgar word.

However, this is not over yet.

The pitch-black wave rushed straight towards the body with secret power, and the cold chill suddenly penetrated, seeming to be consuming his secret power.

Xia En was in a serious mood and compressed his secret power into a ball to resist the erosion of the wave.

After a while, the dark wave disappeared, as if it had never appeared.

Even so, part of the secret power was still consumed by the waves.

This discovery gave Xia En an ominous premonition.

In this closed space, his total amount of secret power is actually limited.

Every impact would consume a little bit of secret power, and coupled with the washout of this weird wave, it would undoubtedly increase Xia En's burden.

When the secret power is completely consumed, it means that the promotion has failed.

Shane obviously couldn't accept this result.

And now, the worst part is...

The recovery ability of this dark wave most likely means that his method of forcibly breaking through the barrier of [emptiness] will not work!

Just creating a crack cost him a lot of time.

If every time you break through the barrier, you will be baptized by a dark wave, and you will have to start over every time.

Xia En's total amount of secret power cannot support such consumption.

"The road to a frontal breakthrough is dead, so what else can we do?"

Shane was lost in thought.

Soon, he came up with a bold idea.

The barrier formed by [emptiness] is like a security door.

Of course, forcibly breaking the door is one way, but shouldn't the more correct way be to enter the door's password?

That is to say.

As long as the [Nothingness] barrier thinks that he is one of his own kind, wouldn't he be able to pass through this gate?

Therefore, Xia En calmed down, began to sense the state of the cage of [Nothingness], and used the domain of [Great Dark Sky].

As the realm expanded, the two secret powers soon came into contact.

However, it is different from the previous collision.

This time, Xia En chose to imitate [Void].

After a while, the two secret powers had a faint tendency to assimilate.

Although the feeling of rejection still exists, it is not as strong as it was at the beginning.

This discovery immediately made Xia En's heart rise.

"There is a chance!"

Xia En's thoughts fluctuated, and he thought a lot of things clearly in an instant.

It is obviously wrong to imitate blindly, as it will only be assimilated and swallowed by this dark.

If it really becomes a state of [nothingness], Xia En's own consciousness may be annihilated in the process.

Only when this layer of cage is dyed with one's own color while in contact, can it be the real way to break the situation!

The two sides influence and assimilate each other.

In the end, it depends on whether Xia En's [Great Dark Sky] assimilates this [nothingness], or this [nothingness] completely swallows him.

This promotion trial is essentially a confrontation in the field.

The ability to control the secret power determines the outcome of this invisible battle.

However, this is destined to be a long process.

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Just when Xia En was relieved to break through.

The pattern of the Seven Seas has undergone tremendous changes.

If we must say, these changes are inseparable from Xia En.

The oracle that Xia En passed down in the [Glorious Crystal Mirror] made the Huijiao officially start a war against the [Truth Society].

This is a real war, with no room for turning back.

The place where the dispute first broke out was the Federal Research Institute on [Liuli Island].

A group of top scientific researchers were directly attacked by the [Glorious Guards], and were forcibly abducted and killed.

In retaliation, several hidden churches of the Huijiao were also directly bloodbathed by the [Truth Society].

And this is just the beginning of the chaos.

Because the [Deep Sect], which had disappeared for a long time, suddenly made a move at this time.

After receiving the metaphor of [Deep Descendants] (Xia En), they also decisively launched a sneak attack on the [Truth Society].

Who doesn't like to beat the dog when it's down?

Several ships belonging to the [Truth Society] were inexplicably pulled into the deep sea, suffering heavy losses.

There are also many scholars of the [Truth Society] who have suffered invisible curses.

To date, at least hundreds of islands in the Federation have been affected by the confrontation of the three major forces.

There are even more than a dozen small islands that have sunk directly under the means of the three powerful forces.

Most civilians in the Federation have no idea why the three major forces are fighting.

Even these names are quite unfamiliar to ordinary people.

And this war made people realize that there is such a powerful and strange organization in the Seven Seas.

Among them, the most intriguing is actually the attitude of the Federation officials.

The research institute was attacked, and the Federation officials should have directly issued a wanted order for the Hui Sect.

But the Federation strangely remained silent, neither helping the [Truth Society], nor helping the [Hui Sect] and the [Yousui Sect].

There is a vague meaning of sitting on the mountain and watching the tigers fight.

Such chaos continued until one day.

A small boat from the Far North sailed into the harbor of the Federation, and also brought an astonishing news.