Marching into Nikon Island

Chapter 211 Marching into Nikon Island

Nikon Island, in stark contrast to the oppressive stillness of Erbin Island, exudes an atmosphere of tension and resolve, as if a storm is brewing.

In the center of the island, the council hall, built against natural boulders and rough timber, is brightly lit with candles.

Several figures sat around a huge stone round table, with the eldest elder, "Rockheart" Mog, at the head.

His hair and beard were all white, but his figure remained as upright as a pine tree. The deep wrinkles on his face were as if they had been carved by a knife and axe, and his eyes were so sharp that they seemed to be able to see through people's hearts.

"The fleet of the Eternal Night Dynasty is assembling."

A lean, hawk-like second-level wizard spoke in a deep voice; he was Haske, the one in charge of reconnaissance.

"New ships have arrived from the direction of Broken Spear Island. The energy fluctuations are very strong, and it is likely that a level three wizard has arrived."

"Level 3 Wizard —"

Another female level two wizard, Leona, who was skilled in herbs and healing, had a hint of worry on her face.

"Elder Mog, can our Stonehenge withstand this?"

Elder Mog's fingers tapped slowly on the stone table, producing a steady sound.

His gaze swept over every core member present, including several highly respected elders and the strongest warriors.

"Even if we can't stop it, we have to."

His voice wasn't loud, but it carried an undeniable power.

"The Eternal Night Dynasty does not want submission, but extermination and plunder."

Have you forgotten the fate of those missing wizards like Aikar, with Hick's infamous reputation?

Surrendering means handing over Nikon Island's centuries-old heritage, our descendants, to the testing grounds and slave mines!

His words silenced everyone, and a tragic atmosphere filled the air.

They all knew that Elder Mog was telling the truth.

The atrocities committed by the Eternal Night Dynasty in its early days had already severed any possibility of compromise.

"Our advantage lies in our location and our determination."

Mog continued, trying to boost morale.

The "Stone Array" is built upon the energy veins of the island's core, and combined with its advantageous terrain, it's powerful enough to weaken even high-level wizards. With the combined strength of the few of us, we are not without a fighting chance. Moreover—"

He paused, his gaze deepening. "We are not alone. Our ancient friends at sea, though untrustworthy, also do not wish to see the Eternal Night Dynasty completely control this sea. At a crucial moment, they might create some—trouble."

He was referring to the "Ship of Sighs".

Although Nikon Island and these ghostly entities only have a mutually beneficial relationship, it may be a glimmer of hope in the face of a common and powerful enemy.

"The most urgent task is—"

Elder Mog gave the order.

"First, reinforce all defensive fortifications and inspect every node of the Rock Formation to ensure the smooth flow of energy."

Second, relocate women, children, and non-combatants to the most secluded Echo Cave behind the island.

Third, make copies of all important classics and inherited manuals, and hide them in different locations.

We must never allow the wisdom of our ancestors to fall into the hands of the Eternal Night Dynasty!

"Yes, Elder!"

Everyone responded in unison, got up and left to prepare.

Elder Mog walked alone outside the hall and looked out at the gloomy sea, which seemed to be brewing a storm.

Even his resolute face couldn't help but show a hint of fatigue.

A Level 3 Wizard—this will be an unprecedented challenge for Nikon Island.

He gripped the seemingly ordinary yet time-honored rock staff in his hand, feeling the faint but unwavering energy emanating from the earth beneath his feet.

"May our ancestors protect us—"

He prayed softly.

"For freedom, for survival, Nikon Island—better to perish than surrender!"

Deep within the mines of Erbin Island, Kahn also sensed this unusual tension.

The overseers became more agitated, patrolled more frequently, and even began forcibly driving miners into more dangerous, previously abandoned mine tunnels for exploration.

Kahn realized that the Eternal Night Dynasty might be about to launch a major war somewhere and urgently needed more resources, especially—potentially, higher-quality Bora Stones.

After all, the most orthodox use of the Bora Stone is as explosives.

He glanced at Aji, who was struggling to move ore in the distance. The fire in the young man's eyes seemed to burn brighter than it had a few days ago. Although he was still exhausted, his back was straighter.

Kahn's adventurous plan was becoming increasingly clear.

He needed to find an opportunity, a chance to make this secret work, rather than to let it be lost with the collapse of the mine or its discovery by the Eternal Night Dynasty.

As a storm approaches, Nikon Island braces for a devastating impact, while deep within the dark mines of Erbin Island, a faint spark awaits the moment to ignite a raging inferno.

The gears of fate began to turn wildly faster under high pressure.

At Broken Spear Island Fortress, Sorge, the frontline command of the Eternal Night Dynasty, stood atop the fortress's highest watchtower, the sea breeze whipping his dark red hair wildly.

He was tall and thin, with a cold and stern face. His light gray eyes held no warmth, only absolute confidence in his strength and focus on his mission.

Even though he deliberately restrained his aura, the air around the third-level wizard still seemed somewhat stagnant.

As a level three wizard of the Silent Forest, his feelings for the Silent Forest are beyond doubt!

The fact that Hick, who came from the Silent Forest, ruled the entire region of Aikar and established the Eternal Night Dynasty filled all the people of the Silent Forest with a sense of honor and pride!

Therefore, Sorge had no objection to Hick sending him first.

If it weren't for the fear that too many level 3 wizards would come at once, potentially leading to unforeseen consequences, he wouldn't be the only level 3 wizard to arrive!

Dira and Gregor, who had been sent earlier, stood slightly to the side behind him, their posture respectful.

"Have you figured out the defensive layout of Nikon Island?"

Sorge's voice was calm, yet carried an unquestionable authority.

"Return to my lord!"

Dila stepped forward and pointed to the 3D projection of Nikon Island on the nautical chart.

The core nodes of "Rock Array" are mainly distributed in the island's central mountain range and several coastal cliffs. Mog and four other level-two wizards are the main fighting force. They have transferred non-combat personnel to the Echo Cave behind the island.

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Gregor added, "The energy flow of the formation is steady, but there are a few relatively weak outer nodes. I have prepared the corresponding formation-breaking runes to disrupt its energy cycle during the final assault."

Sorge nodded slightly, his gaze still fixed on Nikon Island: "Is there any movement from the 'Ship of Sighs'?"

"There is no definite trend yet, but the fog concentration in the nearby sea area has increased abnormally recently."

Dila answered.

"There's no need to worry too much about those lurking ghosts."

A cold, disdainful glint appeared on Sorge's lips.

"Before absolute power, all tricks are futile. Issue the order: at dawn tomorrow, the fleet will depart, and at noon, the attack will begin. I want to be standing in the council hall on Nikon Island before sunset."

His orders were concise and ruthless, carrying a determination to crush everything.

At the same time, in the Erbin Island mine, the cry was: "Hurry! Dig deeper! This abandoned mine tunnel must be cleared today!"

The foreman roared hoarsely, his whip lashing against the rock face with a piercing sound.

Kahn, Aji, and dozens of other miners were driven into a narrow, damp, and cave-in-prone old mine tunnel.

The air was so polluted it was suffocating; the only sound was the monotonous crackling of picks striking rocks.

Kahn's heart was pounding.

The direction of this mine tunnel points right near the area where he hid his secret.

Is it a coincidence, or has the Eternal Night Dynasty found a more specific target in its search?

He wasn't sure, but his sense of crisis was stronger than ever before.

During a rock-moving operation, Kahn deliberately lagged behind the group and quickly made a very discreet mark on the rock face with his pickaxe!

That was an ancient symbol that only a very few veteran miners understood, signifying "extreme danger, keep away."

He hoped that if anyone else who understood the symbol saw it, they would be alerted.

However, his subtle movements seemed to have caught the attention of the unfamiliar overseers.

One of them glanced at him with a sinister look, then slowly walked over, picked up the rock that Kahn had just struck, and began to sense it carefully.

Kahn almost stopped breathing, his tattered clothes soaked with cold sweat.

Nikon Island is silent before dawn, but this silence is full of tension.

Behind all the defensive fortifications, the warriors gripped their weapons tightly, while the wizards silently adjusted their state, resonating with the "Stone Array" beneath their feet.

Elder Mog stood atop the highest reef, his staff planted in front of him, as if he were one with the entire island.

He gazed at the gradually lightening dawn on the eastern horizon, knowing that the moment that would determine his fate was about to arrive.

Leona distributed the last batch of precious healing herbs to the warriors guarding the key nodes.

Haske moved like a ghost along the outermost edge of the defensive line, serving as a lookout. Everyone knew this was going to be an incredibly fierce battle.

On the sea, the fleet of the Eternal Night Dynasty had raised its black sails, like a moving dark cloud, pressing towards Nikon Island.

On the lead warship, Sorge's figure was clearly visible, and he began to emit faint energy fluctuations around him, like a sharp sword about to be drawn.

In the far reaches of the sea, the eerie fog seemed to be moving slowly, silently observing and waiting.

The storm was finally ignited at this moment.

The secret that Kahn guards in the mines of Erbin Island and the bloody battle on Nikon Island—these two seemingly unrelated threads of fate are about to converge fatally due to their shared pursuit of power.