The Impact of the Explosion

Chapter 215 The Impact of the Explosion

On Nikon Island, Elder Mog, dragging his weary body, arrived at the "Echo Cave," hidden behind the island.

This place houses the island's women and children, as well as some precious historical texts.

Deep inside the cave, under the dim light created by natural crystals, children huddled in their mothers' arms, their eyes filled with fear, while the adults silently went about their business, creating a tense atmosphere.

Mog walked to the deepest part of the cave, where several of the oldest clan elders, who were no longer able to fight, sat.

They guard some of the most important secrets of Nikon Island, including records of ancient legends about the archipelago and certain forbidden knowledge.

"Elders—"

Mog's voice was hoarse.

"Regarding the explosion on Erbin Island, do you have any feelings or insights?"

An old woman with cloudy eyes and a face covered in mysterious tattoos slowly raised her head. Her voice was like the wind blowing through dry leaves: "That power—very ancient, very dark—resonates with the sorrow of the sea—it is the Tears of the Sea." "The Tears of the Sea?"

Mog was taken aback. This was a word he had only heard in the oldest Cai Ge. Legend has it that it was the crystallization of the sorrow of the ancient sea god when he fell, containing the power of destruction and rebirth, but it had long been considered a myth.

"If it really is the 'Tears of the Sea' that has been touched—"

Another elder said with deep concern.

"It's likely not just a disaster for the Eternal Night Dynasty—the entire Boers Islands may face a catastrophe. The sea is about to unleash its fury—"

Elder Mog's heart sank.

The threat from the Eternal Night Dynasty has not yet been eliminated, and it may now face an even older and more unpredictable crisis.

He felt an unprecedented weight on his shoulders.

At sea, the "Ship of Sighs" is located in a thick, gray fog that hangs silently in the waters some distance from both Nikon Island and Erbin Island.

In the fog, on that ancient ship that was barely visible, several blurry figures were exchanging words.

"The core has been shaken—though slightly, it is indeed a fluctuation of 'Source Blood'—"

A faint voice spoke.

"The fools of the Eternal Night Dynasty have no idea what they've done—"

"The plan must be moved forward—before the Gatekeeper is fully awakened, or before the Eternal Night Dynasty finds a way to control it—we must obtain the 'key'—"

"Nikon Island—that old rock core, perhaps we can use it temporarily—"

The mist moved slowly, its direction seemingly adjusted. It was no longer solely aimed at the Eternal Night Dynasty, but rather, with a far-reaching purpose, it was sailing towards the deeper waters of the Burs Islands.

All factions were shaken by the explosion on Erbin Island, and their strategies quietly changed.

Aji and Kahn's escape, the fate of Nikon Island, and the ambitions of the Eternal Night Dynasty were all drawn into a grander and more dangerous vortex. The threads of fate tightened ever more.

On Erbin Island, in a secluded bay surrounded by rugged reefs, Aji almost tumbled down into the cliffside cove.

Exhausted, he settled Kahn behind a rock that would shelter him from the sea breeze, then collapsed onto the cold sand, panting heavily.

The salty sea breeze slightly dispelled the burning pain in his lungs, but the excruciating pain throughout his limbs and the deep-seated exhaustion almost consumed him.

He checked on Kahn's condition; he was still unconscious and breathing weakly. Aji tore off a slightly cleaner strip of cloth from his own body, dipped it in seawater, and carefully wiped the blood and dust off Kahn's face.

Looking at the old man's pale face and tightly closed eyes, Aji felt a deep sense of helplessness and sorrow. Uncle Kahn did it all for everyone—

Just then, he vaguely heard a commotion in the distance and the distinctive, metallic shouts of the Eternal Night Dynasty soldiers.

The pursuers are here!

They must have found traces of survivors while clearing the mine, or locked onto the direction in some other way!

Aji's heart clenched. He looked around; although the small bay was secluded, it was not absolutely safe, and it would inevitably be exposed if thoroughly searched.

He had to leave with Kahn immediately, but where could he go?

maritime?

They had no ships, and the Eternal Night Dynasty had certainly blockaded the seas.

Despair welled up in my heart again.

He instinctively reached into his robes, where a shattered fragment of the Bora Stone pressed against his chest.

Suddenly, the words Kahn shouted before he lost consciousness echoed in his mind: "—Tell the people outside—the Darkblood Core—"

Yes! It's a secret!

The secret they obtained with their lives must not be covered up or taken away by the Eternal Night Dynasty!

Aji's gaze hardened.

He picked up Kahn again and turned his gaze to the steeper, almost deserted cliff on the other side of the bay.

The vegetation there is denser, and perhaps one can find a cave to hide in temporarily, or—another way out.

He has to take a gamble.

At the temporary command post on Erbin Island, Dila listened to his subordinates' report with a livid face.

The mine's internal structure is severely damaged, with the core area completely collapsed, and rescue efforts are progressing slowly.

Worse still, preliminary energy detection indicates that the source of the explosion contains an extremely high level of energy, but it is extremely unstable. The residual radiation interferes with accurate detection, making it impossible to immediately determine whether it is the "Dark Blood Core" and its specific location and quantity.

"Sir, we found fragments of clothing not belonging to foremen and a small amount of blood near a collapsed mine tunnel close to the explosion's epicenter, pointing towards the cliffs on the back of the island. We suspect that some miners survived and escaped to that area."

A wizard in charge of the on-site investigation reported.

"Survivors?"

A cold glint flashed in Dila's eyes.

"Immediately dispatch elite teams to search the cliff area! Find them alive or dead! Especially—they may have come into contact with the core of the explosion; we must find out what they know!"

He would not allow any potential threat that could reveal the secrets of the "Dark Blood Core" to exist.

Sorge hovered in mid-air, sensing with his eyes closed. He suddenly opened his eyes and looked towards the cliffs on the other side of the island: "Over there—there are faint traces of spatial disturbance, very ancient, not man-made—somewhat like—short-distance random teleportation or spatial folds?"

A thought struck him.

Could there be other secrets hidden on Erbin Island besides the Bora Stone?

Did this explosion accidentally disturb some ancient entity or relic?

"Dila, send more people to search the cliff area! Not only do we need to find people, but we also need to be on the lookout for any unusual spatial fluctuations or residual energy!"

Sorge gave the order.

He felt that the secrets of Erbin Island might be more numerous than he had anticipated.

On Nikon Island, scouts dispatched by Haske, the interim command, brought back vague information:

A massive explosion occurred on Erbin Island, severely damaging the mines. The high command of the Eternal Night Dynasty has personally gone to handle the situation, and the enemy fleet in the waters off Nikon Island has switched to a defensive posture.

"Explosion—mine—"

Elder Mog pondered, recalling the "Tears of the Sea" mentioned by the clan elders.

Could it be that the Yongye Dynasty's rampant mining on Erbin Island has truly angered some ancient being?

"Elder, this is our chance to fight back!"

A young general said excitedly.

"While their main force is tied down, we'll launch a preemptive strike and catch them off guard!"

"No!"

Elder Mog immediately rejected it.

"Although the enemy ships have temporarily halted their attack, their strength remains intact, and Gregor is still in command. A hasty attack would play right into their hands. Our primary task now is to use this precious time to recover as quickly as possible. And—"

He paused, looking in the direction of Erbin Island, his eyes flashing with a complex light: "The changes on Erbin Island may bring about unforeseen changes."

We need more intelligence. Haske, find a way to contact our informants on the other islands, especially near Erbin Island, and find out what happened, and—the next move of the Eternal Night Dynasty.

He had a premonition that the explosion on Harbin Island was just the beginning, and a bigger storm was brewing.

Nikon Island must conserve its strength and proceed with caution.

In the sea south of the Boers Islands, the gray mist where the "Ship of Sighs" was located in the unknown depths no longer drifted aimlessly, but instead sailed at a constant speed toward a dangerous area in the southeast of the archipelago known as the "Eye of the Whirlpool".

The area is turbulent with undercurrents and is shrouded in storm clouds year-round, making it a no-go zone for seafarers.

In the fog, the whispers continued: "6"

The resonance of the "key" intensified—right there in the "eyes"—

"Time is running out—the awakening of the 'Gatekeeper' is accelerating—"

"The stones of Nikon Island—may temporarily soothe—or—enrage—"

Their goals were clear, and their actions were decisive, as if they were carrying out an ancient plan that had lasted for thousands of years.

The explosion on Harbin Island was like a starting gun, urging them to quicken their pace.

All clues are beginning to point to a deeper secret of the Boers Islands.