On the sea outside the relic passage.

The afterglow of the setting sun dyed the clouds on the horizon a magnificent orange-red.

It also coated the surging sea with a layer of ethereal gold.

The leaders from various countries and the remaining team members all stood on their respective decks, their eyes fixed on the calm sea, their expressions varied.

Time passed, minute by minute, second by second.

On the Great Xia Country's ship, Zhang Cheng paced back and forth on the deck, his anxiety almost impossible to hide.

“It’s been almost a day, and there’s no news of Gandalf at all.”

He rubbed his hands and looked at Lin Zhu, who was resting with her eyes closed.

“Principal Lin, do you think... something might have gone wrong inside?”

Lin Zhu didn't even lift her eyelids, her voice flat.

“What’s the rush?”

“That little guy is more composed than you think.”

Upon hearing this, Zhang Cheng could only sigh deeply and continue his dizzying pacing.

Just then.

In the center of that calm sea, a dazzling blue light burst forth without warning!

Zzzzzzz—!

A shockingly thick blue lightning bolt, like a awakened deep-sea Dragon, suddenly shot out from the relic entrance!

It didn't immediately rush out of the water, but instead swam wildly in the deep sea, causing the water to boil and electric light to spill everywhere in its wake!

“What is that?!”

Someone on the deck exclaimed.

Finally, after circling the entrance several times, the blue lightning bolt suddenly changed direction and, with an unstoppable momentum, crashed through the surface of the water!

“Boom—!”

Water exploded, kicking up monstrous waves.

A burly figure, bathed in dancing electric snakes, slowly rose into the air, eventually hovering above all the ships.

It was Thor, the God of Thunder!

He was soaked, his golden short hair plastered to his forehead.

His face was filled with excitement.

But in his sapphire eyes, an uncontrollable euphoria and arrogance burned.

He slowly raised his left hand.

An ancient-looking golden pendulum clock was held high above his head, radiating a sacred and majestic glow under the setting sun.

Thor, the God of Thunder's gaze swept over the ships below, over the humans as tiny as ants.

He took a deep breath, a winner’s uniquely confident smile spreading across his face.

“I’m sorry, everyone.”

“This Divine Artifact, the pendulum of life, belongs to our Free Federation!”

His voice, like rolling thunder, echoed into every corner of this sea area.

Immediately, people on all the ships erupted in a clamor.

On the Free Federation's airship, Archbishop Andrew slowly stood up, a gentle and satisfied smile on his face.

He spoke softly to Marcus beside him.

“Thor, the God of Thunder, truly did not disappoint me.”

Meanwhile, on the ships of other countries, there was a ⊛ Nоvеlιght ⊛ (Read the full story) noisy buzz of discussion.

It was incessant.

All kinds of complex emotions were written on everyone’s faces.

They had originally thought that exploring this unknown relic would be an extremely long and difficult process.

A short seven or eight days, or as long as two or three months.

But who would have thought?

Thor, the God of Thunder had only taken less than a day to find the legendary Divine Artifact!

On the Great Xia Country's ship.

Zhang Cheng’s face instantly turned incredibly grim as he gazed at the golden pendulum clock in Thor, the God of Thunder's hand, muttering to himself.

“How could... it be... so fast...”

Lin Zhu slowly opened her eyes, and a hint of solemnity flashed in her unruffled gaze.

She looked at Zhang Cheng, her voice low.

“Is that thing really the pendulum of life?”

Zhang Cheng's lips moved, and he finally nodded with difficulty.

“From its appearance, it is indeed identical to what is described in the information we possess.”

Just then.

On the Sakura Country’s dark steel ship, the old man in a kimono, Watada Heizan, was already beaming with smiles.

With a flash, he appeared before Thor, the God of Thunder.

“Congratulations, Your Excellency Thor, the God of Thunder!”

“You are indeed the strongest among the younger generation today! To find a Divine Artifact so easily is truly beyond our reach!”

From the Kimchi Country, a middle-aged man, also a leader, quickly flew forward, his words full of flattery.

“Yes, yes! Your Excellency Thor, the God of Thunder's strength is simply unfathomable! We, the Kimchi Country, genuinely admire you!”

Thor, the God of Thunder reveled in their praise, his smile growing more unrestrained.

However, just as he was about to say a few more polite words.

“Splash—!”

Below, another figure broke out of the water.

The figure was silent, its movements as light as a falling leaf, landing steadily on the deck of the Sakura Country's ship.

It was Yingsi Lan.

He still maintained his stern demeanor, as if nothing could stir a ripple in his heart.

He held the dark samurai sword in his right hand, and in his left hand...

He was also holding a golden, shimmering pendulum clock!

He didn't even glance at Thor, the God of Thunder in the air, but merely bowed slightly towards the bow of the ship, striking a pose he considered incredibly cool.

Finally, with his cool voice, he lightly uttered a few words.

“Lord Watada, mission accomplished.”

The air solidified at this moment.

Watada Heizan's smile froze on his face.

He had just been congratulating Thor, the God of Thunder.

But when he turned his head, he saw his own Genius holding an identical item.

Huh?

What’s going on?

How could there be two pendulum of life?

Thor, the God of Thunder's smile also froze on his face.

His gaze was fixed on the pendulum clock in Yingsi Lan's hand.

With a flash, he instantly appeared on the Sakura Country's ship, landing in front of Yingsi Lan.

A violent surge of thunderous power erupted from him, pressing down on Yingsi Lan.

“Where did the pendulum clock in your hand come from?”

Thor, the God of Thunder's voice was icy, filled with undisguised interrogation.

Yingsi Lan, facing Thor, the God of Thunder's terrifying pressure, didn't even frown.

He simply replied calmly.

“Naturally, I found it on the island in the relic.”

“For this, I also encountered a large number of exotic beasts besieging me and spent a lot of effort.”

“You also found it on the island?”

Thor, the God of Thunder's brows furrowed tightly.

He felt increasingly that something was amiss.

Just then.

“Splash—!”

Another figure, in an extremely disheveled state, burst out of the sea.

With a “thud,” he heavily crashed onto the deck of Ancient Egypt's ship.

It was Prince Karen.

His appearance at this moment was utterly miserable. 𝕗𝐫𝚎𝗲𝘄𝐞𝕓𝐧𝕠𝘃𝕖𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝚖

His entire body was covered in wounds of various sizes, and blood had almost dyed his bronze skin red.

Clearly, he had just been through a fierce battle.

But his face was beaming with an indescribable excitement and triumph.

Because in his hand, he was also holding a golden pendulum clock!

Prince Karen struggled to his feet from the deck, hands on his hips, letting out a burst of unrestrained laughter.

“Hahahahaha!”

“I thought finding the Divine Artifact in the relic would be difficult!”

“I didn’t expect it to be so simple!”

He wiped the blood from his face and began searching for something in the crowd.

“Where is Polina? Where is the beautiful Ms. Polina?”

“Go quickly and tell her that this Prince has obtained the Divine Artifact!”

“Tell her to clean up and wait for me in bed! As long as she can accompany me for two nights, I can consider lending this Divine Artifact to their Great Bear Country for use!”

After he finished speaking, he finally noticed that everyone around him was looking at him with extremely strange expressions.

The entire scene was eerily quiet.

Prince Karen was stunned for a moment and asked in confusion.

“I got the Divine Artifact, why do you all have this expression?”

“Isn’t it worth being happy for this Prince?”

Beside him, a middle-aged leader from Ancient Egypt had a complex expression.

He bowed respectfully to Karen.

“Your Highness Prince, we... we should have been happy.”

“But now...”

“I... I don’t know how to tell you, you should... see for yourself.”

Saying this, he extended his hand and pointed to the direction where Thor, the God of Thunder and Yingsi Lan were, not far away.

Karen followed the direction of his finger.

When he saw that both of them were also holding a golden, shimmering pendulum clock.

He had the same expression as Thor, the God of Thunder.

His golden eyes widened like brass bells.

He was completely stunned on the spot.

“Ho-... how is this possible?”

“You... how do you also have one?!”