We agreed to set sail, so you'd become the ruler of the deep sea?

Chapter 519 The Previous [Dominator]

When Shane regained consciousness, he found himself lying in an unfamiliar place.

This appears to be an ancient altar, surrounded by twelve stone pillars, each inscribed with different runes of law.

"Where is this?"

He struggled to sit up and discovered that most of his injuries had healed.

“You’re awake.”

A disembodied voice sounded.

Xia En looked up abruptly and saw a semi-transparent figure floating in the center of the altar.

It was an old man dressed in white robes, with a kind face, but his eyes were like an endless starry sky.

The most eye-catching thing is—

There was a gray rune similar to Xia En's between his eyebrows!

Moreover, it is more complete and more profound than Shane's!
"Who are you?"

"Shane asked warily."

The old man smiled slightly: "You can call me 'The Watcher'."

"or."

"The previous [ruler]."

Xia En's pupils suddenly contracted, and all the muscles in his body tensed up.

The previous [Dominator]?
Didn't he already perish while trying to stop the Black Catastrophe?

Seemingly sensing Xia En's confusion, the old man sighed softly, "That's right, my original body has indeed perished."

"What you see now is merely a wisp of my remnant spirit left behind in the [Temple of Laws]."

"The Temple of Laws?"

Shane looked around: "Where is this?"

"The true core of the Tower of All Laws."

The old man raised his hand and tapped lightly, and all twelve stone pillars lit up at the same time.

"Only candidates who have received approval from two or more stone tablets are qualified to enter here."

Only then did Shane notice that the [Destruction] and [Space] runes within his body were resonating with the stone pillar.

"Why did you bring me here?"

The Watcher didn't answer directly, but instead asked, "Have you seen [The Fel Demon]?"

Xia En nodded, still feeling lingering fear as he recalled that terrifying gaze.

"Faster than expected"

The Watcher frowned: "It seems the countdown to the arrival of the [Black Calamity] has begun."

He turned to Shane: "Child, time is running out."

"According to the normal procedure, you should be able to come here only after you have obtained the approval of the four stone tablets."

"But now, I must give you some guidance in advance."

The Watcher's figure gradually solidified, and he slowly walked up to Shane, his gaze as deep as the starry sky.

"【Hui Si Ming】's actions are far more brutal and insane than before."

"This indicates that the arrival of the [Black Calamity] has entered its final stage."

His voice was deep and solemn.

"And you, Shane, are the closest to the [Dominator] among this generation of candidates."

Xia En's heart skipped a beat: "Why me?"

The Watcher smiled slightly and pointed to Shane's brow.

"Because your [Law of Domination] is different from others."

"It not only contains destruction and space, but also incorporates your unique power of [annihilation] and [rebirth]."

"This balance is the key to fighting the [Black Catastrophe]."

After a moment of silence, Xia En asked, "What exactly is the [Black Calamity]?"

The Watcher's gaze became distant: "It is the power of the universe's end, the source of the collapse of the laws."

"When the Black Calamity descends, all laws will be distorted, and all things will return to nothingness."

Xia En clenched his fist: "So, I must collect the runes from all seven stone tablets as soon as possible?"

"Yes, but it's not just about collecting them all."

The Watcher raised his hand and waved it, causing the runes on the twelve stone pillars to light up simultaneously, weaving together to form a vast star map.

"The runes on the seven stone tablets are merely the key; the true power lies in fusing them together to form the complete [Sovereign Authority]."

In the star chart, seven brilliant points of light gradually approach each other and eventually merge into one, transforming into a gray rhombus-shaped crystal.

"This is the Heart of Domination."

The watchman's voice carries nostalgia and longing.

"Only by possessing it can you contend with the [Filthy Fate] and even stop the [Black Calamity]."

Xia En stared at the crystal, feeling a strange attraction.

"what should I do?"

The Watcher gave Shane a deep look, then pointed to the gray crystal in the center of the star map.

"The runes on the seven stone tablets are just the foundation. To condense the [Heart of Domination], you still need to go to the deepest part of the [Tower of All Laws]—the thirteenth floor."

"The core laws left behind by the previous ruler are stored there."

“Each candidate has one chance to appreciate this gift.”

Xia En frowned slightly: "The thirteenth floor? The Stargazer mentioned it, but he said that at least three stone tablets' approval are required to enter."

"That is indeed the case under normal circumstances."

The Watcher's figure began to fade, and his voice became ethereal.

“But the situation is different now. I can open a passage for you temporarily, but the price is…”

His figure flickered.

"This last vestige of my will will completely vanish."

Xia En's heart skipped a beat: "This..."

The Watcher waved his hand, revealing a relieved smile.

"Don't worry about it."

"I am but a lingering remnant, and to be able to pave the way for the new generation of rulers in these final moments is already a great honor."

He raised his hand and drew a mysterious trajectory in the air.

The twelve stone pillars trembled simultaneously, and countless runes peeled off the pillars, converging in the center of the altar to form a rotating gray vortex.

"This is the passage to the thirteenth floor."

The Watcher's voice grew fainter and fainter.

"Remember, Shane."

"The true essence of domination lies not in control, but in balance."

"When you face the [Hui Si Ming], do not let anger and hatred blind you."

"Only by maintaining inner clarity can one find the true path to victory."

Xia En nodded solemnly: "I will remember your teachings."

The watchman smiled with satisfaction.

"Go, young candidate. Time is running out..."

As the last word fell, his figure vanished into thin air like smoke.

Xia En took a deep breath and turned to walk towards the gray vortex.

The moment he stepped into the vortex, an unprecedented pressure came from all directions.

In an instant.

It was as if countless eyes were watching him, scrutinizing his soul.

"Is this... a test?"

Xia En knew that this opportunity to comprehend the [Law of Domination] was a once-in-a-lifetime chance.

If you don't grasp it properly, you may not be able to truly control the [Law of Domination].

So, Xia En gritted his teeth and activated the [Dominator Law] with all his might.

A hazy halo enveloped the entire body, struggling to resist the pressure.

After an unknown amount of time, the pressure suddenly disappeared.

Xia En opened his eyes and found himself standing on a pure white circular platform.

The platform is surrounded by an endless starry sky, with countless stars revolving according to some mysterious law.

In the center of the platform, a gray sphere of light floats.

Inside the sphere of light, seven runes could be faintly seen flowing, which were the shapes of seven law stone tablets!
"This is... the core law left behind by the previous ruler?"

Xia En cautiously approached the sphere of light. The moment he touched its surface, a vast torrent of information flooded his mind!

He witnessed the birth of the universe, the formation of its laws, and the rise and fall of countless civilizations...

Most importantly, he understood the true meaning of the [Heart of Domination]—

It is not a simple collection of forces, but an understanding of the essence of all things.

It is an interweaving of destruction and creation, a balance between order and chaos.

When Shane awoke from his reverie, the gray orb had vanished.

Instead, a rune similar to that of the Watcher appeared between his brows, emitting a faint gray halo.

[Mastery of the Dominant Law: 65% → 80%!]

[Overall Qualifications: 280 → 300!]

Moreover, Shane also felt a completely new power within his body.

It is a special ability that can harmonize different laws and make them coexist perfectly.

"This is... the prototype of the [Heart of Domination]?"

Xia En clenched his fist, feeling the surging power within him.

Although it is not yet fully formed, he has already touched the threshold of that realm.

Now, he needs to gain the approval of the remaining five stone tablets as soon as possible in order to truly condense the complete [Heart of Domination].

Just then, the platform suddenly began to shake violently!
The surrounding starry sky began to distort, and countless stars dimmed and went out.

"what happened?"

Xia En looked around warily.

A cold voice echoed in the void:

"Found you, little bug."

【Dirty Siming】!
Xia En's heart tightened, and he immediately activated the [Spatial Law] to prepare to leave.

However, he was shocked to find that the surrounding space had been completely sealed off!
"it's useless."

The voice of 【秽司命】 grew closer and closer.

"This time, I won't let you escape again."

A pitch-black crack spread out above the platform, and a giant hand reached out from it, grabbing straight at Shane!

At the critical moment, the two stone tablets inside Xia En's body suddenly burst forth with dazzling light.

The forces of destruction and space intertwined, forming a barrier that temporarily blocked the giant hand.

"Oh? It's interesting."

【Hui Siming】 seemed somewhat surprised, but then increased her power.

"But it's not enough!"

The barrier began to crack and was on the verge of collapse.

At this critical moment, Shane suddenly remembered the Watcher's words—

"The essence of domination lies in balance."

He had a flash of inspiration and stopped simply resisting. Instead, he tried to mobilize the newly acquired harmonizing power within his body.

A hazy aura spread from his body, and it began to assimilate the power of [Filthy Fate]!

"This is……?!"

[Hui Siming] showed surprise for the first time.

"You actually touched the threshold of the [Heart of Domination]?"

Taking advantage of the moment when the opponent was distracted, Xia En activated the [Spatial Law] with all his might and successfully teleported away just before the barrier shattered!

"Can you run away?"

The voice of 【秽司命】 is ever-present.

"I've locked onto your scent. No matter where you run, I'll find you!"

Xia En's figure traversed through the void, with darkness spreading ever-increasing behind him.

He could feel the will of [Hui Si Ming] relentlessly pursuing him like a bone-deep affliction, and the suffocating feeling of being locked on by a supreme being made him tremble all over.

We must find a way to shake off the tracking.

Xia En gritted his teeth, suddenly changed direction, and rushed towards the area of ​​laws that was most chaotic in his perception.

That place is deep within the Boundary Rift, where countless fragments of broken space form a natural labyrinth.

When Shane rushed into the area, the surrounding spatial turbulence intensified suddenly.

The distorted gravitational field made his flight path unpredictable, and the darkness behind him was temporarily blocked.

"Not enough"

Xia En's mind raced, and suddenly a daring plan came to mind.

He stopped and formed a mudra with his hands in front of his chest.

The [Law of Space] and the [Law of Destruction] operated simultaneously, constructing a peculiar array of runes in front of him.

This is a new skill he learned from his insights at the thirteenth level—the disguise of the law!
A hazy halo enveloped his entire body, and Shane's aura began to change.

First, it became chaotic like ordinary spatial turbulence, and then it simulated the corrupt fluctuations unique to the [Control Apostle].

"Hopefully, I can fool Him."

Xia En held his breath and focused his mind, disguising himself as a piece of space drifting with the current.

The moment he finished his disguise, a terrifying will swept across the area.

The perception of [Hui Si Ming] swept over every corner like a tide, and Xia En could even feel that will linger on his "body" for a moment.

"strangeness."

A confused whisper came from the distant void.

"The breath stopped here."

The darkness lingered in the crack for a long time before finally retreating reluctantly.

Xia En dared not relax for the slightest and continued to maintain his disguise for several hours.

Only after confirming that the danger had truly passed did he breathe a sigh of relief and reveal himself.

"Success!"

Cold sweat had already soaked his back, but Xia En's eyes gleamed with excitement.

This was not only a successful escape, but also proved that his newly acquired abilities could indeed resist the pursuit of the gods!

"It's time to go back."

Xia En gazed into the depths of the void, where the coordinates of the Tower of All Laws were clearly visible in his perception.

Now, he needs to regroup and devise his next plan.

When Shane returned to the sixth floor, Vivian and Xuange were waiting anxiously.

"captain!"

Xian Ge was the first to spot Xia En and rushed forward.

"Captain Shane, are you injured?"

She keenly noticed Xia En's pale face and tattered clothes.

Vivian didn't speak, but her eyes were full of worry. Her slender fingers gently touched Xia En's wrist, and life energy slowly flowed into her.

"I'm fine."

Shaun forced a smile and briefly recounted his experience in the Boundary Rift.

When they heard that [Hui Si Ming] was personally taking action, both of their expressions turned extremely ugly.

"The situation is more serious than we imagined."

Vivian said softly, "If even the [Fate-Controlling God] is starting to intervene directly..."

"Therefore, we need to speed things up even more."

Xia En retrieved the information he obtained from the [Temple of Laws] and projected a star map onto the table.

"This is the location of the seven Law Stone Tablets."

He pointed to two of the points of light.

"I have gained the approval of [Destruction] and [Space]."

"Next, we need to split up."

"It's not just the two of you; I need the strength of the other crew members as well."

Xian Ge frowned: "Splitting up? That's too dangerous!"

Time waits for no one.

Shaun said in a deep voice, "According to the information left by the Watchers, the arrival of the [Black Calamity] is already in its countdown."

"And other candidates are also making moves."

"Not to mention, [Hui Si Ming] has already set his sights on me."

"The only way to break this deadlock is through the [Law of Domination]!"

(End of this chapter)