On the sea outside the ruins passageway.

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

It also cast an illusory layer of gold over the churning seawater.

The persons in charge from various countries and the remaining team members stood on their respective decks, their gazes fixed intently on that calm expanse of sea with varying expressions.

Time ticked by, second by second.

On Great Xia Nation's steamship, Zhang Cheng paced back and forth on the deck, almost unable to conceal the anxiety on his face.

"It's been almost a day, and there's still no news of Gandalf at all."

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

"Principal Lin, do you think... something might have happened inside?"

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

"What is there to rush about."

"That little fellow is much more composed than you think."

Hearing this, Zhang Cheng could only let out a long sigh and continue his dizzying pacing.

Just at this moment.

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

Crackle—!

A shockingly thick blue lightning bolt, like an awakened deep-sea Dragon, suddenly rushed out from the entrance of the ruins!

It didn't immediately rush out of the water, but instead swam frantically through the deep seawater. Wherever it passed, the seawater boiled and electric light splattered everywhere!

"What is that?!"

On the deck, someone let out an exclamation.

Finally, after swimming around the entrance several times, the blue lightning suddenly changed direction and forcefully broke through the water's surface with an unmatched posture!

"Boom—!"

Splashes of water exploded, kicking up monstrous waves.

A stalwart figure, bathed in the dancing electric serpents, slowly rose into the air and finally hovered above all the ships.

It was precisely Thor!

He was completely drenched, his short golden hair plastered against his forehead.

His face was full of excitement.

But within those azure eyes burned an uncontrollable euphoria and arrogance.

He slowly raised his left hand.

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

Thor's gaze swept over the ships below, sweeping past those humans as tiny as ants.

He took a deep breath, a smile unique to a victor, filled with extreme confidence, appearing on his face.

"Sorry, everyone."

"This Divine Artifact, the Pendulum of Life, belongs to the Freedom Federation!"

The voice was like rolling thunder, spreading to every corner of this sea area.

For a moment, the people on all the ships erupted in an uproar.

Above the airship of the Freedom Federation, Archbishop Andrew slowly stood up, a gentle and satisfied smile on his face.

He spoke indifferently to Marcus beside him.

"Thor truly did not disappoint me."

Meanwhile, on the ships of other countries, there was a noisy chatter.

Endless.

All kinds of complex emotions were written on everyone's face.

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

Short as seven or eight days, long as two or three months.

Yet who would have thought.

That Thor actually spent less than a day to find that legendary Divine Artifact!

On Great Xia Nation's steamship.

Zhang Cheng's expression instantly turned extremely unsightly. He looked at the golden pendulum clock in Thor's hand and muttered to himself.

"How could it... be so fast..."

Lin Zhu slowly opened her eyes, and a trace of solemnity also flashed through her tranquil eyes.

She looked at Zhang Cheng, her voice low.

"Is that thing really the Pendulum of Life?"

Zhang Cheng's lips moved, and in the end, he still nodded with difficulty.

"Judging from its appearance, it is indeed identical to what is described in the data we hold."

Right at this time.

On the pitch-black steel steamship of Sakura Country, that elderly man wearing a kimono, Wada Hirayama, already had a face full of smiles.

His figure flashed, and he appeared right in front of Thor.

"Congratulations, Your Excellency Thor!"

"You truly are the strongest among the younger generation today! To find the Divine Artifact so easily, it really makes us far inferior!"

Over on Kimchi Country's side, a middle-aged man who was also a person in charge hurriedly flew forward, his words full of flattery.

"Indeed, indeed! Your Excellency Thor's strength is simply unfathomable! We in Kimchi Country feel heartfelt admiration for you!"

Thor enjoyed the flattery of these people, and the smile on his face became increasingly unbridled.

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

"Splash—!"

Below, yet another figure broke out of the water.

That figure was silent, their movements as light as a falling leaf, landing steadily on the deck of Sakura Country's steamship.

It was precisely Takatsukasa Arashi.

He still maintained that stern appearance, as if nothing in the world could cause a ripple in his heart.

He was seen holding that pitch-black Katana in his right hand, and his left hand...

Was similarly holding a glittering golden pendulum clock!

He didn't even glance at Thor in the air, but merely bowed slightly toward the direction of the bow, striking a posture he considered incomparably handsome.

Finally, with his cold and aloof voice, he lightly spat out a few words.

"Lord Wada, mission accomplished."

The air froze at this moment.

The smile on Wada Hirayama's face stiffened.

He had just been congratulating Thor.

As a result, when he turned his head, he saw his own Genius holding an identical thing in his hand.

Huh?

What's going on?

How can there be two Pendulums of Life?

The smile on Thor's face also stiffened on his face.

His gaze locked fiercely onto the pendulum clock in Takatsukasa Arashi's hand.

His figure flashed, and he instantly appeared on Sakura Country's steamship, landing right in front of Takatsukasa Arashi.

A violent thunderous might erupted explosively from his body, pressing down toward Takatsukasa Arashi.

"Where did the pendulum clock in your hand come from?"

Thor's voice was icy cold, filled with undisguised questioning.

Facing Thor's terrifying coercion, Takatsukasa Arashi didn't even furrow a brow.

He merely replied calmly.

"Naturally, it was found on the island within the ruins."

"For this, I also encountered a massive siege by exotic beasts and spent quite a bit of effort."

"You also found it on the island?"

Thor's brows furrowed tightly.

He increasingly felt that something was amiss.

Right at this moment.

"Splash—!"

Yet another figure rushed out of the sea in an extremely disheveled posture.

With a thud, it heavily smashed onto the steamship deck of Ancient Egypt.

It was Prince Kalen.

His appearance at this moment was utterly miserable.

His entire body was covered in wounds large and small, and fresh blood had nearly dyed his bronze skin red.

Clearly, he had just experienced a fierce battle.

However, his face was overflowing with an indescribable excitement and smugness.

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

Prince Kalen was seen struggling to crawl up from the deck, akimbo, letting out a bout of unbridled, wild laughter.

"Hahahaha!"

"And here I thought finding the Divine Artifact in the ruins was so difficult!"

"To think it was actually this simple!"

He wiped the bloody water 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!"

"Have her wash 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 them in Great Bear Country for use!"

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

The entire scene was frighteningly quiet.

Prince Kalen froze for a moment and spoke in puzzlement.

"I've obtained the Divine Artifact, why do you all have this expression?"

"Is it not worth being happy for this Prince?"

Beside him, a middle-aged person in charge from Ancient Egypt wore a complex expression.

He respectfully bowed to Kalen.

"Your Highness, we... we originally should be happy."

"But right now..."

"I... I don't know how to tell you, you had better... look for yourself."

As he spoke, he reached out his finger and pointed not far away, towards the direction where Thor and Takatsukasa Arashi were.

Kalen looked along the direction of his finger.

When he saw that those two people were also holding a glittering golden pendulum clock in their hands.

He revealed the same expression as Thor.

Those golden eyes widened like copper bells.

The whole person froze on the spot.

"How... how is that possible?"

"You... why do you have one too?!"