Aiven, casually dressed in a simple white shirt and black military pants, stood suspended in the air.

Gazing at the sparkling sea surface beneath his feet, his sharp eyes seemed to pierce through a thousand meters of deep sea water, reaching the magical secret realm at the bottom.

Although today was only the second day of his return to the New Continent, the ever-busy Aiven had left his comfortable lair and gathered his forces to charge here.

However, even after obtaining the intelligence provided by Angie, he decided to seize the time to do this important matter.

But from yesterday, when it was not yet dark, until now, Olivia's sudden and proactive overthrow had forced the start time to be delayed until the afternoon of the next day.

Uh, is it okay for a wife to suppress actively with the [Light Spirit Circuit] regardless of the occasion?

Thinking of his mother-in-law's teasing gaze when they just gathered, Aiven discreetly tapped his own old kidney.

Retracting his wild thoughts from his mind.

In fact, the hiding place of the High-Rank Totem God "Mother of Water" Melro was not a secret at all.

Aiven had not forgotten that Hilus's Titled Knight "Thorny Fire" had come to the New Continent precisely to deal with the threat of the "Mother of Water," and left his life here as well.

Moreover, this "Santa Monica Bay" had now become one of the western gates of the Duchy facing the "Broken Star Sea," a top priority for the Intelligence Department's monitoring work, and had long been watching Melro's every move.

"Bess said she saw Melro and his Shaman group retreating underwater to the secret realm from the 'Cloud Sea Secret Realm' after a defeat, not appearing for half a month, including the Shaman Wizards.

It seems they indeed had a big problem after being ambushed by Ye He'er."

When it comes to which strategic weapon is the most important in Aiven's hands, it's hard to say, but [Mind Network] is certainly in the top three.

Each "Seagull Spirit," after several upgrades, can effectively monitor a circular area with a fifty-kilometer radius, acting like Aiven's eyes wherever they go.

According to calculations, to achieve refined monitoring of the entire New Continent rather than a superficial cadastral survey, not considering the hollow zones between jurisdictions, more than five thousand Seagull Spirits equivalent to Tier 2 Peak are required.

In the past, even with all the technology and efforts of the "Life Tree School," completing this task would have been nearly impossible.

However, when Angie first glimpsed the secret lying deep within the bloodlines of mundane and extraordinary creatures in this world—the [Golden Chain], empirical science finally had theoretical guidance.

The success rate of the initial "demonization" leapt from about one in ten to over ninety percent, and the success rate of later adjustments was even higher, making their ambition for a continental network full coverage possible.

After nearly two years, [Mind Network 2.0] finally covered the northern region in real-time, with an additional cross-ocean communication line connecting key areas of the Old Continent, like the Frisia battlefield.

So the Intelligence Department was well aware of the movements of key targets in the northern continent; the only wildcard "Lady Crow" Ye He'er had gone alone to the southern continent and hadn't returned.

A perfect opportunity to take action.

Aiven didn't care what Ye He'er was up to, and once he made up his mind, he got started immediately.

"The essence of politics is to get more of our people and fewer of the enemy's. Middle-roaders are targets for winning over at this time, and who cares if the means are dirty?

Pipi, call the gate for me!"

Hiss——!

A huge figure beneath the sea moved upon receiving the order, hissing, and swung its iron-like long tail, leaping towards the exquisite palaces built in the sunken sea basin.

Well-fed and pampered to the point of almost becoming a mascot, the "Thorny Crown Sea Serpent" Pipi had reached a length of 160 meters, surpassing the normal size of large sea monsters.

Back during the "Battle of Dierben Castle," it held its own against Hilus's "Nether River Jellyfish" for a short time without being at a disadvantage.

Now, having received the "Essence Fruit" from the Sea God's Son "Screaming Serpent," it was destined to experience another rapid growth, racing towards the giant species threshold of 500 meters.

If this continues, becoming yet another genuine Tier 4 "Sea God's Son" in the future might not be just a pipe dream.

Rumble...

The thorny bone crown, mixed with sparkling lightning, slammed fiercely into the visibly layered water wave barrier outside the secret realm, causing undercurrents to surge and intense shrieking sounds to arise.

Though the momentum was daunting, it had little effect; the seemingly insignificant barrier didn't even tremble.

While the nest of a High-Rank Totem God might not be as unbreakable as a demigod's [Sanctuary], it was enough to form a unique secret realm, akin to a [Wizard's Garden] unisolated from the Material World, leaving most extraordinary beings of the same tier helpless.

Aiven waited a while longer, sensing only a dead silence inside with not even a single person coming out to take a look.

"Strange, it's understandable for 'Mother of Water,' a High-Rank Totem God, to be aloof and not come out, but isn't anyone under her trying to ease the burden for the boss? Dare not come out to face me alone?"

Aiven scratched his head, considering the characteristics of the secret realm; the ostensibly solitary duo, a man and a serpent, was precisely to make it easier to draw her out from her turtle shell with less effort.

But the other side was clearly unmoved, pretending to be dead till daylight.

"In that case, there's no choice, sister, let's start a forceful assault."

On the other side, the "Sea Soul," carrying the fantasy team of the Galliot Duchy, emerged from underwater to strike, using full force like a lion hunting a rabbit, especially when their goal was to capture a powerful Upper Totem God alive.

"[Sea Soul], fire the water cannons! Let's greet the master here first."

Anita stood in the cockpit, gently waving the [Warship Key] in her hand.

The octopus-headed Ship Spirit flailed its tentacles, blowing out bubbles.

Soon after.

Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom!...

The rumbling sound of cannon fire roared continuously as ninety shipborne artillery fired angled water cannon shells, dragging long white streaks that slammed into the distinct water wave barrier.

In the torrent that could easily crush rocks, the barrier finally trembled slightly.

However, the two Great Wizards aboard the ship, empowered by the "Continent Spiritual Origin," soon sensed the rapid flow of magic elements under the seabed, quickly repairing the damaged part of the barrier within seconds.

The Secret Realm, known for its ability to withstand attacks of the same tier without damage, theoretically could resist attacks even from Tier 4 Legendary Battleships without exception.

It seems that to break this turtle shell, at least Anita, Serra, Nymph, Aiven, and the Sea Soul need to join forces, spending days to launch a continuous barrage of attacks and forcibly break through during the Secret Realm's operational gaps.

For reasons unknown, the "Mother of Water" Melro, who hadn't opened her door for a long time, seemed to be strategizing just that.

Open the door! Open the door! Melro, don't hide inside silently, I know you're at home! Doing this will put everyone in an awkward position!

The capture team on the ship also had a contingency plan for this situation, all turning their eyes to the secret weapon of this operation... Angie.

The girl in a white dress stepped forward, summoning her magic book "Silver Ring," and activated the amplification ritual.

With a gentle wave, over a hundred deep-water bombs, each weighing 100 kilograms, on board, were pushed out like swimming fish by the [Activated Spiritual Light: Sub-elemental Spirit].

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!...

Without directly attacking, they densely formed an arc on one side of the Secret Realm.

Simultaneously, the [Golden Holy Spear·Lance] manifested in her hand, and she gently tossed it, prompting it to be sucked into the muzzle of the ship's bow cannon as the water current swirled.

"Before, we might have had no good way against the Totem God's base, but it's different now, Anita sister!"

The [Sea Soul] gradually retreated to increase the distance, then the bow cannon suddenly fired; a dazzling golden light pierced the water, reaching the water barrier in the blink of an eye. The tip of the spear striking the Secret Realm barrier caused a sudden burst of brilliant golden light.

Puff!

With the sound of a burst bubble, the barrier that had endured several attacks yet remained unbreakable just... shattered!

The [Golden Holy Spear] displayed its divine power against barriers, mental shields, witchcraft shields, and living bodies during its debut battle.

Before the ever-flowing water waves could fully restore, Angie had already snapped her fingers.

Rumble——!!!

A total of ten tons of Black Gold exploded violently, transforming into a scorching shockwave that rushed boldly through the small fissure, tearing the Secret Realm's barrier effortlessly into fragments.

The aftermath of the explosion continued, the surging undercurrents morphing into a furious wave that swept through, flattening a large area of palaces around the Secret Realm like autumn leaves.

Whoosh!

A fish-shaped figure enveloped in water light shot up from the center of the palace, showing no intent to engage with the intruders that broke into its domain, and was about to disappear into the deep sea.

Rumble!

"Ah!"

A cry of pain resounded, as a swift lightning bolt struck the figure down again.

Despite being caught off guard by the Totem God's response, Aiven, who had been waiting, would not sit idly by and let his prey escape, and he unleashed an all-out assault.

After knocking the target down, he pursued the staggering figure without hesitation.

Unwilling to transform into a Mythical Form: Four-armed Snake-man like the Ten Kings of Zongderilic, descendants of the Ancient Sea Gods, he directly activated the [Bloodline Plugin: Upper Sea Emperor Dragon], morphing into a Half-Dragon Form nearly akin to Anita.

As the sole "Native Species" in the current world with all-terrain combat forms, Aiven was the most adaptive "sea, land, air" Extraordinary Creature!

He pulled out the [Divine Gift: Oath Prison Lock] and hurled it hard at the figure.

"Ha! It's decided, you're the one, Pokeball!"