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

Chapter 520 [Eternal Flame Monarch] [Recognized by the Three Stone Tablets!]

Xia En pointed to the flashing red dot on the star map and continued.

"This [Eternal Flame Monarch] has already gained the approval of the [Time Stele] and is now advancing towards the [Life Stele]."

"No."

Xia En shook his head: "I would like to ask you to find this stone tablet."

He pointed to an inconspicuous blue dot at the edge of the star map.

"[Hidden Stone Tablet]?"

"Why this one?" Xiange asked, puzzled. "It doesn't look powerful."

"That's why it's been overlooked by most candidates."

Shaun explained, "But the Watcher told me that the [Hidden Stone Tablet] contains the ultimate mystery of 'existence and nothingness.'"

"Gaining its approval would be of great help in the subsequent fight against [the Fel-Slayer]."

Vivian seemed thoughtful: "You want us to avoid the main battlefield and search for this overlooked stone tablet?"

"That's right."

Xia En nodded: "Moreover, the location of this stone tablet is very special; it's deep within the [Tranquil Star Sea]."

"That place rejects all violence and conflict, which suits your qualities perfectly."

String Song blinked: "[Tranquil Starry Sea]? Sounds like a quiet place."

Vivian, however, keenly sensed something.

"Are there any restrictions there? For example?"

"Aggression cannot be used."

Shane nodded, confirming her guess.

“Any hostile behavior will result in being rejected by the Star Sea.”

"Therefore, candidates who are used to solving problems with force will not even consider that area."

Xian Ge pouted, "Then does that mean we can't fight either? How boring!"

Xia En chuckled: "But precisely because of this, you are safe, and..."

He looked at Vivian: "Life and death are both the most unrestrained forces."

Vivian gently grasped Xia En's hand: "I understand, we will find the location of the [Hidden Stone Tablet]."

Xia En grasped her hand in return: "Remember, safety first. If you encounter any danger, contact me immediately using the resonance crystal."

He took out two sparkling crystals from his pocket and handed them to the two men respectively.

"This is specially made using the [Spatial Laws], allowing information to be transmitted even across different secret realms."

String Song curiously played with the crystal and exclaimed in amazement.

"The captain's abilities are truly growing."

Vivian stared into Xia En's eyes: "You need to be careful too. That [Eternal Flame Monarch] sounds dangerous."

Xia En curled the corners of his lips into a smile: "Don't worry, I'm going to be the man who becomes the [Dominator]."

The three of them looked at each other and smiled, and the tense atmosphere eased slightly.

"correct."

Suddenly, Xiange remembered something: "Where are the other crew members?"

"Joey and Carles should still be waiting on the Black Swan, right?"

Xia En said, "I have already informed them through my connection with Xiao Hei."

"They will also travel with you to the [Tranquil Starry Sea]."

A hint of surprise flashed in Vivian's eyes: "Little Black? It can already communicate across space?"

Xia En smiled and nodded: "After gaining the approval of the [Space Stone Tablet], the connection between me and Xiao Hei has become even closer."

"It can now penetrate most of the barriers of secret realms to transmit information."

String Song clapped her hands excitedly: "That's great!"

"With other crew members around, our chances of winning are much greater."

Xia En stood up, his expression turning serious again: "Time is of the essence, we must depart immediately."

"Remember, no matter what happens, you must meet on the seventh floor of the Tower of All Laws one month from now."

Vivian nodded gently, took a bright green leaf from her bosom, and handed it to Xia En: "Take this with you; it can help you withstand one fatal blow."

Xia En took the leaf and felt the surging life energy within it.

He pressed the leaf close to his chest, and the leaf immediately transformed into a green light that merged into his body.

"Take care of yourself."

He gave the two of them a deep look, then activated the [Spatial Laws], and his figure gradually blurred.

"The same to you."

Vivian's voice dissipated along with the ripples in the space.

……

……

When Shane reappeared, he was on a burning wasteland.

The scorching air distorted the view, and the roar of a distant volcanic eruption was deafening.

This is another independent space within the [Sea of ​​Stars].

It's equivalent to the "Secret Realm" in the "Secret Realm" category.

It is also the location of the [Timestone].

Xia En concealed his aura and, using the cover of the [Dominator Law], quietly advanced towards the volcano cluster.

According to information provided by the Watchers.

[Eternal Flame Monarch] is one of the most powerful candidates of this generation. He has already gained the recognition of [Time Stone] and is now trying to get his hands on [Life Stone].

"We must obtain the runes of the [Time Stone Tablet] before he does..."

Xia En was making plans in his mind.

Just then, he suddenly felt a pang of heart palpitation and instinctively dodged to the side.

"boom!"

A blazing white pillar of fire descended from the sky, turning the spot where he had just stood into lava.

"A little mouse has been found."

A mocking voice came from high above.

Xia En looked up and saw a figure engulfed in pale flames, hovering in the air.

Beneath him was a golden chariot pulled by nine illusory horses!
Endless flames were burning fiercely on the horses and carriages.

It is obvious that this [Eternal Flame Monarch] is the same being that Xia En saw in the [Star Sea].

"Shane, is that right?"

The fiery figure slowly descended: "I've been waiting for you for a long time."

Xia En's pupils contracted slightly: "You knew I would come?"

"The ingenious application of the laws of time."

The Eternal Flame Monarch chuckled: "Although I can't see the specific details, I know that an uninvited guest will be visiting today."

He raised his hand, and the surrounding temperature suddenly rose: "Since you're here, you're not leaving."

Xia En no longer concealed himself, and activated the [Dominator Law] at full power, instantly unleashing a hazy gray domain that kept the intense heat at bay.

"That suits me perfectly."

The Blade of Destruction coalesced in his palm, merging with the [Law of Void], with dark red lightning crackling around its black blade.

It appears extremely dangerous.

"Arrogant!"

The Eternal Flame Monarch snorted coldly, and the pale flames suddenly surged, transforming into nine ferocious fire dragons that rushed towards Xia En from all directions!
Xia En's eyes narrowed, and he activated the [Void Law], his figure flashing instantly to avoid the fire dragon's bite.

At the same time, the Blade of Destruction slashed horizontally, and the dark red blade light fell like lightning, cutting one of the fire dragons in half!
However, the severed flames did not dissipate; instead, they coalesced again and attacked once more!

"it's useless."

The Eternal Flame Monarch stood atop his golden chariot, looking down at Xia En.

“My [Eternal Flame] is unaffected by time; even if destroyed, it can be reborn instantly.” Xia En’s heart sank.

As expected, the candidates who can gain the approval of the [Time Stone Tablet] are by no means easy to deal with!

But he didn't panic; instead, he quickly adjusted his strategy.

Since destruction is ineffective, then—seal it!
Xia En clenched his left hand, and the power of the [Dominator Law] condensed in his palm, transforming into gray chains that coiled around the fire dragon!

"Lock!"

The gray chains coiled around the fire dragon's body like serpents, and the originally raging flames gradually solidified, as if a pause button had been pressed!

A hint of surprise flashed in the eyes of the Eternal Flame Monarch.

"You actually managed to seal my flames?"

Xia En did not answer, his figure flashed again, and he directly approached the golden chariot!

"court death!"

The Eternal Flame Monarch roared and clasped his hands together.

A blazing white ring of fire erupted from him, instantly engulfing an area of ​​a thousand meters in radius!

With no way to avoid it, Xia En simultaneously activated the [Law of Destruction] and the [Law of Domination] to their maximum, forming a gray-red barrier in front of him!
"boom--!"

The ring of fire collided with the barrier, unleashing a deafening roar!

Xia En was thrown back hundreds of meters by the enormous impact, and a trickle of blood spilled from the corner of his mouth.

The Eternal Flame Monarch was also in bad shape; his golden chariot was overturned by the recoil, and his nine fiery steeds scattered with neighs!

“Good! Very good!”

The Eternal Flame Monarch laughed in fury: "It's been a long time since anyone has made me look so pathetic!"

He raised his hands high, and pale flames shot into the sky, transforming into a huge flaming spear!

"【The Spear of Eternal Ashes】!"

The spear was thrown out, and wherever it passed, the space itself was scorched, distorted, and shattered!
Xia En felt a deadly threat; this shot contained the power of the [Law of Time], making it impossible to dodge!
At the critical moment, Xia En made a bold decision—

He stopped resisting and instead faced the flaming spear head-on, while simultaneously activating the runes of the [Spatial Stele] within his body!

"Space displacement!"

Just as the spear was about to pierce his chest, Xia En's figure vanished, replaced by a burning meteorite!

"What?!"

The Eternal Flame Monarch's pupils suddenly contracted.

The next moment, Xia En appeared behind him, the Blade of Destruction piercing straight into his heart!
"Pfft!"

The sound of a blade piercing flesh rang out, and a hideous wound was torn open on the back of the Eternal Flame Monarch!

"ah--!"

The Eternal Flame Monarch let out a painful roar, and pale flames erupted wildly, forcing Shaen back!

He turned and glared at Xia En, the contempt in his eyes long gone, replaced by intense killing intent!
"You...how dare you hurt me?!"

Xia En said coldly, "I have no other choice."

Before he finished speaking, he charged forward again, the [Law of Destruction] and the [Law of Domination] intertwined, his attack like a raging storm!
The Eternal Flame Monarch hastily responded to the challenge, intertwining the power of fire and time in an attempt to turn the tide of battle.

However, Shane's offensive was too fierce, giving him no chance to breathe!

"boom!"

Another heavy blow, and the Eternal Flame Monarch was slammed into the ground, creating a huge crater!

Suspended in mid-air, the Blade of Destruction pointed towards the bottom of the pit, and coldly said, "Hand over the runes of the [Timestone], and I might spare your life."

A low laugh came from the bottom of the pit.

"Spare my life? Hahaha..."

The Eternal Flame Monarch slowly stood up, the flames on his body gradually turning from pale to dark red, and his aura became increasingly violent!
"You think this is all I've done?"

He looked up abruptly, his eyes completely filled with flames!

"【Burning Heaven Flames!】"

A terrifying firestorm erupted from him, and the temperature of the entire wasteland instantly soared to its extreme!

Xia En's expression changed drastically, and he hurriedly retreated, but the flames were even faster, engulfing him in the blink of an eye!
"Feel the fury of time!"

The voice of the Eternal Flame Lord echoed within the flames: "At this moment, your life will burn out at an accelerated pace!"

Shane was trapped in the flames and felt his life force rapidly draining away.

My skin started to crack, my blood started to evaporate, and even my thinking became sluggish.

This is the terrifying aspect of the [Law of Time] – it accelerates the flow of time for enemies, causing them to age and die rapidly!
"We can't... just sit here and wait to die..."

Xia En gritted his teeth and activated the [Dominator Law] with all his might, attempting to resist the erosion of time.

However, the effect is minimal!

Just as he was about to give up, the gray rune between his eyebrows suddenly lit up!
The embryonic form of the [Heart of Domination] has awakened!

A cool power spread from between his brows, instantly covering his entire body and offsetting most of the erosion caused by the Fire of Time.

Xia En suddenly opened his eyes, and the gray domain expanded again, actually starting to devour the surrounding flames in reverse.

"What?!"

The Eternal Flame Monarch stared in shock at this scene: "You can actually resist my Time Flame?"

Xia En did not answer, but slowly raised his hand, palm facing up.

"Under the [Sovereign], all laws are in balance."

"Your Flame of Time is mine now."

The gray domain suddenly contracted, engulfing all the flames in the sky!
The Eternal Flame Monarch finally panicked, feeling his control over the flames being stripped away!

"No...this is impossible!"

"How could your control over the [Sovereign Law] possibly reach this level?"

He frantically activated the [Law of Time] in an attempt to reverse the situation, but Xia En's [Law of Domination] had completely suppressed him!
"it's over."

With a single step, Xia En appeared before the Eternal Flame Monarch, the Blade of Destruction piercing through his chest!
"puff--!"

The Eternal Flame Monarch coughed up a mouthful of blood, looking down in disbelief at the blade in his chest.

"How...how could I..."

Xia En coldly withdrew his blade.

A silver rune flew out from between the other person's eyebrows.

"No--!"

Under the desperate gaze of the Eternal Flame Monarch, the golden rune finally merged into Xia En's brow.

The Timestone's approval has been achieved!
An unprecedented torrent of time surged within Xia En's body, with countless fragments of time flooding into his mind, forming a delicate balance with the two previous laws.

[Overall Qualifications: 300 → 330!]

[Mastery of the Dominant Law: 80% → 85%!]

This time, during the absorption of the law, Xia En clearly felt that he had broken through some kind of mysterious barrier.

They have taken another step toward the realm of the gods.

At this moment, he has truly surpassed the original ninth rank and become a god of the first energy level!
at the same time.

The golden rune on the forehead of the Eternal Flame Monarch began to dim and eventually disappeared completely.

"You... stole my power..."

He knelt on the ground, his breath gradually weakening, his eyes filled with resentment and malice.

Xia En slowly landed in front of him, the power of time flowing between his fingertips: "This contest was a result of being forced into a corner, so I will not kill you."

The Eternal Flame Monarch sneered: "Hypocrisy!"

"Say what you want."

Xia En turned around: "But let me remind you, [Hui Si Ming] is hunting down all the candidates."

"Instead of making enemies of me, think about how to survive."

After saying that, he activated the [Spatial Law] and disappeared from the spot.

Only the Eternal Flame Monarch remained, standing motionless in the gradually cooling lava.

(End of this chapter)