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When the others saw Owen seemingly able to control that eerie black ghost ship, a trace of astonishment flashed across their faces.

This place was rich with the power of The Celestial.

The ghost ship exuded an inexplicable eeriness. How was Owen managing this?

Despite their astonishment, they quickly regained their composure and rushed toward the ghost ship at incredible speed.

The deeper they ventured, the more intense the oppressive presence of The Celestial felt.

Clearly, this must be the seal of The Celestial that Owen had mentioned!

Breaking the seal would allow them to leave this place and reestablish the legendary Alps Mountain, which had once dominated the planes!

As the Chief and others charged toward the black ghost ship at an astonishing speed, suddenly, a piercing screech echoed continuously from within the ship.

A ghostly figure, so horrifying that it caused countless pupils to constrict, slowly crawled up from the bottom of the ghost ship.

Its speed was lightning fast, leaving only afterimages in its wake. However, the terrifying aura it emanated twisted their senses, making them nauseous and causing an urge to vomit.

"Owen, watch out!"

They all sensed that this eerie creature was directly targeting Owen at lightning speed, and they couldn't help but cry out in alarm!

From the moment the sinister figure appeared, Owen had sensed it, feeling a strong aura of danger rushing toward him.

His expression turned grim.

He punched forward with immense force!

Heaven Emperor Fist!

The void for thousands of meters around collapsed and shattered, creating a shocking shockwave that tore massive trenches into the black waves.

The black figure rushing toward Owen was instantly struck down, crashing into the depths of the sea, creating a vacuum-like space on the ocean's surface.

The surrounding waters surged and roared, raising towering black waves.

The strange figure, forced into the depths of the Black Sea, revealed its true form.

When the group finally saw it clearly, their pupils contracted abruptly, and their hearts filled with unease.

The figure was humanoid but entirely decayed. Its flesh was riddled with pustules emitting a nauseating stench, resembling a terminally ill patient whose body reeked of rot and malice.

After being struck into the depths of the Black Sea, the figure's body was torn apart by the secondary force of the punch, exploding into pieces!

The vile ichor spread out, and even the seawater rushing to fill the void was corroded, producing an ear-piercing sizzle and quickly transforming into black smoke that dissipated into the air.

"What in the world was that?"

After Owen obliterated it, everyone felt a lingering fear.

Owen shook his head. "I'm not sure, but it carried an extremely dense dark aura. It might be the gatekeeper of the Dark Temple!"

The others nodded, gazing cautiously at the eerie black sea, not daring to let their guard down.

The sudden appearance of that black shadow was comparable to a God Mark Celestial God in strength. Yet its speed when it erupted earlier had caught many of them off guard.

If they encountered another sudden attack or unexpected situation...

Understanding this as well, Owen swept a glance at the Chief and others, urging:

"We must move faster. This place is strange, and the longer we stay, the more risks we might face. We need to end this quickly and destroy the Dark Temple!"

The others nodded in agreement and quickly heightened their vigilance to prevent any ambushes.

At that moment, Owen stood at the bow of the black ghost ship, with four beings surpassing Throne Celestial positioned at various parts of the ship. Each radiated a unique energy fluctuation, enveloping the group in their protective auras.

If anything unexpected happened, they would act immediately.

At the bottom of the ominous Demon Abyss, their coordination and tacit understanding surpassed even the most well-trained battle formations.

After making thorough preparations, Owen infused some of his mana into the ghost ship, propelling the massive vessel toward the island at the heart of the Black Sea.

As they progressed, ripples like fish scales suddenly appeared on the originally calm waters.

Moments later, a spellbeast resembling a swordfish leapt from the Black Sea, suspending itself before Owen and the others while exuding a unique corrosive aura that distorted the void.

The creature was covered in grotesque pustules, making it appear highly unsettling. Yet the aura it emanated was far more terrifying than the previous shadowy figure, several times stronger!

This was a Throne Celestial, and an extraordinary one at that. Many among Owen's group, even those of the same level, sensed the threat of death from this being.

"Intruders, this is not a place for you!"

The massive sea beast, having broken free from the Black Sea's constraints, gazed down at Owen and his companions. Its raspy voice echoed in their ears, causing a soul-wrenching pain that made them frown deeply.

In the next moment, the swordfish abruptly swiped its fin, sending the waves beneath the ghost ship into a violent spin. A massive wave shot skyward like an erupting volcano, lifting the colossal ghost ship high into the air!

Streams of water then rose against gravity, forming black pillars that hurtled down toward Owen and his group!

Their expressions turned grim. At that moment, the ghost ship, lifted by the giant wave, seemed trapped within a tumultuous sea, about to be shattered into pieces by the crashing waves!

The power was overwhelming!

Owen's mind stirred as he summoned the Flame Sword. Blazing flames ignited along the blade, radiating intense heat that evaporated the thick mist in the air.

The scorching heat waves spread out from Owen, clearing the moisture in all directions.

The countless waves hurtling toward the ghost ship evaporated significantly before even reaching it.

This was just the beginning. Flames erupted in Owen's eyes as he gripped the fiery sword tightly and slashed downward. The searing sword energy surged forth like a burning sea of fire, instantly obliterating the waves.

Even the lingering mist above was completely vaporized.

The boastful swordfish didn't even have time to react before the sword energy reached it, slicing it from its sharp snout down the middle.

The flames ignited along the cut, consuming the swordfish entirely like a fiery feast!

Owen stood firm, sword in hand.

The others were stunned.

Though they had known Owen's strength was formidable, witnessing him in action left them in awe.

The swordfish, a Throne Celestial surpassing most of them, was slain in a single move!

Owen's power was terrifying!

It was no wonder he had confidence in their escape.

As such thoughts crossed their minds, the swordfish's sudden death seemed to trigger a chain reaction.

From beneath the rolling black waves, countless eerie creatures leapt out, forming an endless tide that launched a relentless assault!n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

These strange beings seemed long dead, their bodies decayed and incomplete, yet still disturbingly animated.

However, before Owen could act again, the Chief and others stepped forward.

"Owen, focus on propelling the ghost ship. Leave the rest to us!"

Their knowledge of this place was limited, and staying too long might lead to unexpected dangers. The best course was to escape swiftly to avoid becoming trapped.

Owen nodded and accelerated his control over the ghost ship.

Meanwhile, the horrifying dark spellbeasts swarmed the ghost ship from all directions.

"Perish!"

The Chief, his eyes sharp, roared thunderously.

His powerful voice spread outward, causing the approaching dark spellbeasts to explode as if following an irresistible command. Black blood rained down like droplets, painting the scene with carnage.

As a being above Throne Celestial, dealing with these dark spellbeasts was a simple task for him.

The elderly woman beside him flicked her fingers, sending bone spikes as streaks of light that effortlessly obliterated the encroaching creatures. Continue your adventure with empire