Chapter 165 Another [Diamond Star]? !
The appearance of this temple is magnificent.
The towering gate is at least twenty to thirty meters long, and the walls are extremely smooth, with no gaps in the masonry visible.
High up, green emeralds and blue crystals are inlaid there, and together with various carved patterns, form complex decorations.
Just looking at this hall, a strong sense of history comes over me.
"……here it is?"
Shane couldn't help but ask.
Tracy looked up at the main hall, a look of reminiscence and nostalgia appeared on her face.
"This used to be the temple of the elves. Many elves would pray to the Mother Goddess here, some for newlyweds and some for newly born babies."
"But now..."
Having said this, the goblin's eyes dimmed a little.
But soon, Tracy cheered up and said to Shane.
"The mission entrusted to me by Her Majesty the Queen is to wait for someone who can melt the ice on the surface of this temple."
"can you do it?"
She looked at Xia En, her eyes full of hope.
Over the long years, this mission has become a heavy burden and a shackles from which Tracy cannot escape.
"I think... I probably can't do it."
Xia En said calmly: "However, I can give it a try first."
From what he had just observed, the ice outside this elven temple was completely different from the ice in other places.
It presents an extremely solid and solid texture, like the state of ice and snow that has been compressed thousands of times its volume.
The cold secret power is even continuing to spread outwards.
——This is also one of the reasons why the water temperature in this sea area has dropped again.
With Xia En's existing [Ember Secret Power], even if he could melt this layer of ice, it would still take an unusually long time.
Moreover, when it comes to things that are uncertain, Xia En doesn't like to give people hope first and then despair.
Don’t talk too much, and even if you fail in the end, you won’t let others down too much.
On the other hand, if it succeeds in the end, Tracy will be pleasantly surprised.
After saying these words, Xia En swam to the side of the Elf Temple, stretched out his hand, and touched the eternal ice.
As soon as he touched the ice, his expression changed slightly.
This is by no means an ordinary ice layer, but a special seal!
Many tiny ice crystals are arranged and combined in a special way to form an extremely solid cage.
At this time, when an outsider touched the seal, it naturally launched a counterattack.
next moment.
A bone-deep chill poured into Xia En's body.
The cold was so terrible that a layer of ice crystal white frost quickly appeared on his body surface, as if it was freezing him here.
[The power of the ship soul -3! 】
[The power of the ship soul -2! 】
Seeing the ice crystals quickly spreading from his palms to his whole body, Xia En immediately activated the magic patterns on his body, and the scorching secret power emerged to fight against the ice crystals.
However, it was quite difficult for Xia En to just keep himself from being frozen, and there was no way he could melt this layer of ice.
This is a gap between levels of secret power.
The existence that set up this "extreme cold seal" in the first place, both in terms of strength and control over the secret power, far surpassed Xia En at this stage!
Only when Xia En goes further on the secret road and enters a deeper level can this seal be unlocked.
After a brief attempt, Shane quickly let go and swam back to Tracy.
Seeing this, Tracy sighed and murmured.
"Sure enough, aren't you the one I'm waiting for?"
Just when the goblin was feeling sad, Xia En said: "Although I can't break this seal, I know that there is someone who may be able to do it."
"……real?"
Hearing this, Tracy's eyes suddenly lit up: "Do you know such a person?"
"Yes, but I'm not sure he can melt in this layer of ice."
In order not to let Tracy expect too much, Shane could only speak vaguely.
In fact, the candidate he thought of was none other than Yan Yan, who was wrapped in flames.
a flame that never goes out;
The ice that never melts...
This sounds like the relationship between the key and the door lock.
Thinking further, is it really just a coincidence that Yan Yan appears on the Ice and Snow Island not far from the [Emerald Holy City]?
Is it possible that he himself is the back-up man left behind by the Elf Queen?
However, this is just Xia En's guess after all and needs further verification.
The next goal was confirmed.
Xia En did not waste this opportunity to dive, leaving the city below and heading to the [Emerald Ancient City] buried in volcanic ash.
There, there are countless [Ember Humanoids] waiting for relief.
By the way, Xia En also briefly searched the city.
This city is worthy of being the birthplace of magic pattern technology. There are a large number of creations painted with magic patterns in the houses.
And it involves every aspect of life.
Practicality aside, for some scholars and archaeologists, it presumably has high research value.
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[The submersible is over! 】
【Please choose your trophy! 】
【1.Broken magic pattern spear】
【2.Gold-plated magic pattern dinner plate】
【3. Ice silk magic pattern stockings】
"……Um?"
Seeing these three options, Xia En was stunned for a moment.
He really just searched a few rooms at random, how could he still find something like this?
After a brief hesitation, Xia En followed his heart and chose option 3.
Not for any other reason.
Just out of curiosity, what would be the effect of the magic pattern attached to the ice silk stockings?
Soon, a pair of wet white silk stockings appeared in Xia En's hands.
There are fine, lace-like strange magic patterns on it.
As the magic patterns were activated, the white stockings became visibly clean and dry, and the previous faint odor also dissipated.
"Is it a magic pattern similar to the cleaning technique?"
Shane was thoughtful.
It was a bit embarrassing to say that he inexplicably remembered the situation when these silk stockings were worn on Joey, so by some strange coincidence, he did not throw them away, but put them into the space ring.
Afterwards, Shane came to the deck, gathered the crew, and then spoke.
"We have to go back to [Ice and Snow Island] first."
"Everyone, cheer up and be prepared. Next... there may be a tough battle!"
"Since the village chief Ruel dared to plot against us, he must pay the price for it!"
Due to Xia En's growing prestige, the crew members responded without any objection.
"Yes, Captain!"
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at the same time.
Above the seemingly quiet cold sea.
A huge but broken three-masted sailboat was hiding behind an iceberg.
This ship is several times larger than the Black Swan. Its towering sides are like towering mountains, and its masts reach straight into the sky.
Facing it is like facing a mountain that is difficult to climb!
However, this large ship, which should have been majestic and majestic, now looked dilapidated and far from the elegance of its heyday.
Its surface is scarred.
The ship's hull is covered with large and small cracks, and the frightening gaps left behind after something directly "gnawed" it off can be seen everywhere on the ship's side.
There was also a horrific "wound" that extended directly from bow to stern, almost splitting the entire ship in two.
And the tattered masts and sails could only barely play their role, moving forward in accordance with the sea breeze.
It can be said that the fact that this sailing ship can still sail on the sea is a miracle in itself!
On the broken deck, Ruel, the village chief of the Ice Island Village, acted as the captain, orderly directing the actions of the villagers.
"Lower the sail a little further, yes, at this height!"
"Are the ship's guns ready?"
"Lookout, please report to me any situation!"
Beside Ruel, Gray still had some worry on his face and asked.
"Old man, do we really want to take action against that [Black Swan]?"
"Just this broken ship?"
Ruel glanced at him with a vulture-like gaze: "How do I usually teach you?"
“Either you don’t do something, or you do it absolutely!”
"Now that we have all tricked the ship into the waters where the [Emerald Ancient City] is located, the plan is already half successful."
"Besides, don't underestimate this ship."
Ruel looked at the mast beside him and said with emotion.
"Ever since my grandfather's time, this ship has looked like it could capsize at any time, but to this day, it can still sail smoothly on the sea."
"The only problem is that it can't sail too far, otherwise we wouldn't have to seize the [Black Swan]."
There was also a flash of surprise in Gray's eyes.
In fact, this big ship is the secret weapon of their village. It is rarely used on weekdays, and even he has only seen it a few times.
Rule continued.
"According to my grandfather, in a more distant era, this ship was built to avoid the disaster of the great flood, and it was also called Noah's Ark."
Hearing this, Gray's face was even more shocked and he asked.
"Speaking of which, I still don't know the name of this ship?"
"Its name is... [Diamond Star]!"
Just when Ruhl was introducing the origin of this big ship to Gray, the lookout on the mast suddenly exclaimed.
"There is a ship approaching from the northeast!"
"coming!"
Upon hearing this, Ruhr immediately looked to the northeast, a cruel cold light flashing in his eyes.
But when he saw the ship on the sea clearly, he couldn't help but be stunned.
There is no other reason.
This doesn't seem to be the [Black Swan] he saw before!
The ship is noticeably larger and has higher sides.
The silvery white and ice blue lines are looming on the surface of the hull, and the little stars shine with them. On the dark hull, it looks like a river of stars flowing in the night sky!
Moreover, there are strange structures that resemble skeletons in some areas of the hull.
For example, the collision angle of the bow of the ship, and the place where the sides of the ship's sides fit into the deck.
This pale skeleton does not look like an inlaid decoration, but like an existence growing from the depths of the ship's hull!
A faint coercion escaped from the hull, causing the creatures in the sea to tremble and instinctively stay away from the ship.
Seeing this scene, village chief Ruel's eyelids couldn't help but twitch.
"What the hell is this [Black Swan]!?"
He really couldn't understand why this ship had undergone such a transformation after not seeing it for two or three days.
Normally, shouldn't this ship be in tatters when it is besieged by the magic-patterned sea beasts in [Emerald Ancient City]?
No matter how bad it is, it should leave a few scars, right?
"Old man! That ship..."
Gray quickly noticed the [Black Swan] at this time, couldn't help but swallowed his saliva, and asked awkwardly.
"Now how to do?"
To be honest, Ruel panicked in his heart.
After all, this situation is so weird. How can a ship grow bigger after just one trip to sea?
He originally wanted to use the sea beasts of [Emerald Ancient City] to weaken the combat power of [Black Swan].
But now, instead of weakening, the opponent has become stronger!
So, should we fight this naval battle or not?
Ruhr, who had always been scheming, felt like he was riding a tiger.
However, just when the villagers of Ice and Snow Island didn't know what to do, the [Black Swan] not far away had noticed this huge ship.
Woo——
Amidst the high-pitched whistle, the [Black Swan] became faster and faster, breaking through the waves and cutting through the air. Like a giant beast from the deep sea, it rushed towards Ruhr and the others.
"It found us!"
"It hit!!!"
These indigenous villagers living on Ice and Snow Island, who had never seen such a shocking sight, all changed their expressions and exclaimed in shock.
Gray also turned pale and quickly turned his attention to his father.
As the head of a village, Ruel finally showed a calmness that surpassed that of ordinary villagers and shouted loudly.
"quiet!"
"Don't be afraid, the captain may not know that we want to ambush them!"
"As long as we don't show hostility, they won't dare to take the lead..."
boom!
A low bombardment suddenly sounded, interrupting Ruhl's words.
A cannonball drew a beautiful arc in mid-air and slammed into the iceberg next to the Diamond Star.
The iceberg suddenly collapsed, releasing large chunks of ice that rolled down the mountain.
Although the crew on the ship was not killed, it once again caused a panic.
"Damn it, they didn't even think about communicating!"
Looking at the approaching [Black Swan], Ruhr's face was as gloomy as water.
He didn't expect that the seemingly gentle and handsome captain would be so ruthless and decisive once he made a move, leaving no room for turning.
At this time, Ruhr also felt a trace of regret in his heart.
But now it's obviously too late to regret it.
"Fuck, I'll fight you!"
Ruhr shouted angrily: "Gunner, fire for me! Let me sink that ship!"
The gunner who heard the order did not hesitate, immediately lit the fuse and started shelling.
The artillery system on this ship looks ancient and outdated, but in fact it is extremely powerful.
The shells they load even have certain automatic tracking and calibration functions, so that even these ordinary villagers can use them.
boom!
The gunpowder smoke dispersed, and the shells of unknown material exploded out under the push of gunpowder, carrying a powerful momentum and heading straight towards the location of the [Black Swan].
However, at this time, the ship, which was no longer considered small, suddenly shook in front of everyone.
It traced an "S"-shaped trajectory on the sea surface without slowing down at all, dodging several cannonballs falling in mid-air like a ghost.
Ruel's eyelids jumped.
Is this an evasive action that a ship can do?
Moreover, after approaching the [Diamond Star], the charging momentum of the [Black Swan] became more and more fierce.
It was as if there was an invisible barrier wrapped around it, blocking all impacts.
In the eyes of the villagers, the pattern of the ship's hull gradually became distorted and weird, causing great fear to emerge unconsciously in their hearts.
"Holy Lord, what on earth is that ship?"
Just as some villagers became increasingly frightened.
Ruel suddenly let out an angry roar.
"O flame, give me strength!"
Before he finished speaking, countless fine and broken dark lines suddenly appeared on his body.
His skin turned bright red and his body temperature continued to rise.
However, this symptom is different from the situation during "spontaneous combustion". It is more like the power deep in his blood being stimulated.
Immediately afterwards, the old man's body became taller, his skin cracked along the lines, and dark red flames ignited.
Sharp horns sprouted from the top of his head, and fangs sprouted from the corners of his mouth.
There was even a red, skinless tail growing out of his back.
This kind of image can only remind people of a legendary creature——
Balrog!