We Agreed to Set Sail, but You Became the Ruler of the Deep Sea?

Chapter 352 Breakthrough to Level 6! Hidden Occupation - [Secret Keeper! ]

It seemed like only a short second had passed, but it also seemed like a century had passed.

Time seemed to have lost its meaning at this moment.

Xia En was in the [Secret Sea], watching the birth, rise, and even destruction of one previous civilization after another.

In this process, his state of mind gradually changed from shock and disbelief at the beginning to calmness, and even a kind of detached attitude.

At this moment, Xia En seemed to have really understood the meaning of the so-called [Secret Sea Walker]!

Walking under your feet, everything you see and hear is scenery.

At the same time, Xia En also had a different feeling in his heart -

In the face of eternal time, individuals and even civilizations are so small and fragile.

Like a bubble that will burst at any touch.

Perhaps some people will fall into nihilism in front of this scene, thinking that the efforts of life are meaningless.

But Xia En felt the opposite.

Even though those civilizations eventually perished in that sudden "dark" disaster.

But before that, those civilizations also blossomed with dazzling brilliance like diamonds.

Countless geniuses emerged, just like the stars shining.

Even Xia En found that the more a civilization is on the verge of destruction, the more amazing its potential and power will be.

If each civilization is personified, it is probably their last struggle before extinction.

Because of this, Xia En has become more determined in his thoughts-

In this limited time, he will also try his best to blossom in this world and leave his own traces.

In addition to the continuous growth of [Professional Compatibility] on the panel.

Xia En is also undergoing a unique transformation in the process of shuttling through the [Secret Sea].

This transformation is difficult to describe.

It is not only an improvement in the level of secret power and soul power, but also a sublimation and transcendence of the mind.

In the fairy tale novels, it is probably the so-called "enlightenment!"

Although it did not help Xia En's strength in a short period of time.

But it was of great benefit to his future secret path and reduced many obstacles for him.

After leaving another destroyed [Secret Realm], Xia En returned to the vast and deep [Secret Sea].

At this time, the [Old Flame] in front of him had become quite weak, as if it would go out at any time.

This was inevitable.

After all, this flame was just a wisp of the original fire separated from Yan Yan, and it was not a complete [Old Flame].

After taking Xia En back to so many [Secret Realm Remnants] and absorbing the secret power from them, the remaining power of this [Old Flame] was almost gone.

But at this time, Xia En no longer needed to rely on its power.

Xia En opened his eyes and slowly looked around.

The [Secret Sea] was as dark and deep as before, and countless [Secret Realms] were like stars scattered in every corner.

The terrible and dangerous [Secret Sea] giant was hidden in the depths of the [Secret Sea], in the shadows of those "starlights".

Everything looked the same as before.

However, in Xia En's eyes, the entire [Secret Sea] was very different from what he remembered.

He seemed to be able to see invisible threads in the [Secret Sea].

They were connected and intertwined in a mysterious way, forming a huge network that was difficult to describe in words, encompassing everything in the [Secret Sea].

It was not just a special connection between different [Secret Realms].

It was also a kind of rule that ordinary people could not grasp at all.

Or...

[Law! ]

For no reason, a completely unfamiliar word popped up in Xia En's mind.

But it gave Xia En a very appropriate feeling, as if it should be so.

"[Law]..."

Xia En chewed on this word silently, and suddenly had a sense of enlightenment.

This [Law], of course, is not the law of a certain country or [Secret Realm], but the rules that need to be followed in this entire [Secret Sea]!

It is the most basic and most unchangeable laws!

Boom——

After realizing this, it was as if a thunder exploded in Shane's mind.

The accumulation of the secret power that had been constantly transformed in the [Secret Realm] finally burst out at this moment.

It was like a "swimming fish" trapped in the deep sea and never seeing the sun, finally jumping out of the sea.

A brand new world appeared in front of Shane.

As the rank climbed up, the soul was sublimated!

[You peeked into the deepest secret of the "Secret Sea"! ]

[You touched a corner of the "Great Law"! ]

[Job Hidden Secret Path Occupation: Secret Keeper (Level 6)! ]

[Description: The secret of the "Secret Sea" cannot be told to others in a conventional way. Only by experiencing it personally can you understand it. ]

[From now on, secrets... will become your power! ]

[But touching secrets is a dangerous thing. Please keep your reason and humanity. 】

【Lose your mind, lose a lot;】

【Lose your humanity, lose everything! 】

A waterfall-like stream of information rushed past Xia En’s eyes.

But Xia En’s first reaction was a little surprised—

I’ve been promoted to the sixth level?

What about the promotion ritual of the sixth level?

According to the usual promotion mode, he should have accepted the trial of the [Secret Sea] and achieved promotion after completing the ritual.

But this time, the process of breaking through the sixth level seemed to skip the promotion ritual, which surprised Xia En.

However, after thinking carefully, Xia En could understand it.

In fact, the process of Xia En's previous journey through the [Secret Realm Remnants] was itself a test of his character.

If he lost his confidence and fighting spirit because of the scenes he saw, let alone promotion, he would probably completely "collapse of the Tao Heart" and be unable to make any progress on the Secret Path.

And as for Xia En's guess.

Another reason why he did not perform the promotion ritual when he was promoted to the sixth level this time was probably...

The [Great Law] that he had just spied on on the panel!

Xia En actually had many questions about the existence of the [Great Law].

For example, when did this law exist in the [Secret Sea]?

For example, was it created by the [Secret Sea] itself, or was it artificially established?

But putting aside these questions for the time being, Xia En has a bold guess in his mind -

The so-called [God-ascending Steps] and [Promotion Ritual] of [Seven Seas World] are actually the regulations of this [Great Law]!

Xia En had previously found it strange why the consciousness of the extraordinary people would be pulled into the [Secret Sea] for trials when they were promoted.

It was like a rigid and powerful program that followed certain rules.

Now that I think about it, if the [Promotion Ritual] is compared to a program, then the [Great Law] is its underlying code!

The [Great Law] stipulates that all extraordinary people who have reached a certain level must enter the [Promotion Ritual].

Those who complete the trial are successfully promoted, and those who fail to complete it are considered failures.

Different [Secret Realms] may have different promotion methods and different extraordinary systems.

But the most core "underlying code", that is, the [Great Law], will not be changed.

From this perspective.

It can be said that the [Great Law] is the source of all extraordinary power in the [Secret Sea] and the core of all extraordinary systems!

Because of this, when Xia En spied on the existence of the [Great Law].

In fact, he also met the conditions for promotion to [Secret Keeper], and no longer needed to pass the test of the trial.

It was also for this reason.

When Xia En was promoted this time, he felt a completely different feeling from the previous promotions.

It was somewhat similar to the experience of truly contacting extraordinary power and becoming a first-level secret pather.

It was like crossing a very special threshold and opening the door to a new world!

Thinking of this, Xia En murmured to himself.

"The secrets of the [Secret Sea] cannot be told to others in a conventional way... Only by experiencing it personally can you understand it."

"Could it be that Yan Yan gave me the [Old Days' Inheritance], and also wanted me to see the existence of the [Great Law] in person?"

Just as Xia En was thinking.

The second wave of information flushing, belatedly appeared on the panel.

[You have received the gift of the "Secret Sea"! ]

[Your personal attributes have increased! ]

[Comprehensive quality: 25→30! ]

[Unlock the exclusive talent of "Secret Keeper": Echo of Secret! ]

[Quality: Legend]

[Description: "Secret" and "Secret Keeper" are together. ]

["Secret" has become your partner and strength. ]

[Whenever you come into contact with related things or experience an event in person, you can trace back their history and hide the "secrets" buried in them. ]

[When the truth of these "secrets" is pieced together, you will draw unique power from them and unlock new entries. ]

…

…

[The talent "Eyes of Secrets" has changed! ]

[Quality: Epic → Legend! ]

[Description: "The Secret Sea" gave you black eyes, but you use them to look for "secrets". ]

[Your "Eyes of Secrets" can not only see through the information of different "secret realms". ]

[It can also more easily find things with "secrets" and see through the information hidden behind them. ]

[Under these eyes, "secrets" are invisible. ]

…

[Whenever you draw power from "secrets", you can slightly improve your career compatibility. ]

[Current career compatibility: 0%]

After reading this information, Xia En was thoughtful again.

Obviously, similar to [Secret Sea Walker], the hidden profession [Secret Keeper] did not directly give him talents and skills for combat.

Instead, it gave him the means to gain power.

Xia En summarized: "It means... exploring secrets can make you stronger?"

However, Xia En is still a little unclear about the concept of [secrets].

What kind of things can be considered [secrets]?

Fortunately, Xia En soon saw a new column of information at the bottom of the panel.

[Currently contacting secrets:]

[The mystery of the demise of the Great Yan Kingdom-the once prosperous Great Yan Kingdom was destroyed on the eve of the arrival of the world-destroying flood. 】

【People only think that the Great Yan Kingdom was destroyed by a flood, but in your contact with the Black Flame Walker, the Fire King, and the Great Yan Princess, you vaguely glimpsed part of the truth of this incident. 】

【But it is still a long way from the truth. 】

【Decipherment density: 63%】

…

【The disappearance of the elves - the prosperous elves suddenly disappeared in the history of the Seven Seas World, leaving behind the curse of aphasia. 】

[You have keenly discovered that the elves have not perished, but have migrated to a secret realm. ]

[However, you are still missing the last piece of the puzzle leading to the truth. ]

[Solution density: 90%]

…

[The Black Disaster - a horrific disaster from the depths of the secret sea, no one knows why it appeared. ]

[To this day, countless civilizations have been swallowed by darkness. ]

[Perhaps, the dark wave has been accumulating not far away. ]

[Solution density: 1%]

Seeing these words, Xia En narrowed his eyes.

"Is this the so-called [secret]?"

"The truth buried by history and time?"

In any case, Xia En had intended to pursue the "mystery of the demise of the Great Yan Kingdom" and "the disappearance of the elves" to the end.

And being able to get the gift of solving the [secret] in the process is undoubtedly a big surprise.

What surprised Xia En was.

The [secret] of "the disappearance of the elves" has a solution density of only 90%?

He thought he had solved the mystery.

But now it seems that he has overlooked a crucial factor.

As for the so-called [Black Disaster]...

Just seeing this name makes Xia En feel cold.

With the help of [Old Flame], Xia En saw one destroyed civilization after another.

And the reason for their destruction, without exception, is that strange darkness.

In the panel, that disaster is called -

[Black Disaster]!

Xia En initially suspected whether this disaster was related to [Filthy Siming].

But after observing the destruction of several civilizations, he quickly dispelled this speculation.

This is a terrible disaster that is absolutely different from the invasion of [Filthy Siming].

Even in those civilizations, there are clearly some powerful beings that can be called gods.

But in the end, even they could not stop the coming of [Black Disaster], and could only watch the civilization being destroyed.

Xia En sensed a pure malice towards life and civilization from the darkness.

It seems that only by eliminating all life can the dark wave completely subside.

This is completely different from the feeling given by [Immortal God].

The purpose of [Immortal God] is to stir up chaos and absorb the power of chaos.

But if there is no life, who will provide Him with the power of chaos?

From a certain perspective, [Immortal God] may still pursue "sustainable development".

But [Black Disaster] is a thorough and indiscriminate annihilation.

Xia En even suspected that if [Immortal God] faced [Black Disaster], it would be no different from a fragile civilization and could not resist the annihilation of [Black Disaster].

That is the real terrible disaster in [Secret Sea]!

Moreover, [Black Disaster] seems to be expanding to other [Secret Realms].

Perhaps one day, [Seven Seas World] will also be shrouded by it!

Just imagining such a scene makes Xia En shudder and even feel a little desperate.