The Rich Cultivator

While Tyler was confronting Evergreen in Astrid’s body, Lily, along with Isadora Nightkiss, watched from a distance as the Silver Eye Pirates set up a mysterious formation.

The Vice-Captain, a towering figure in his giant form, barked orders, directing the pirates to place small, engraved devices into specific positions. The devices were covered in complex arrays, glowing faintly as they were arranged. Meanwhile, Captain Silver Eye sat cross-legged, waiting patiently for everything to be ready.

After a full day of work, the pirates finally completed the formation. Little did they know, four watchful eyes had been observing their every move from afar.

"Captain, it’s done," the giant Vice-Captain reported, his deep voice rumbling across the clearing.

Captain Silver Eye stood, walking toward the center of the array with deliberate steps. As he approached, he extended his hand, infusing the formation with his powerful aura. The array shone brightly, sending a ray of light shooting upward into the sky.

His silver eyes gleamed with excitement, and in the center of the formation, a silver flame ignited. It was a strange fire—one that emitted no heat yet had the power to melt the very ground beneath it. The indestructible surface, which had withstood the previous battle between Tyler and Captain Silver Eye, now melted away like wax under a candle flame.

"So there is something hidden beneath," Lily whispered from her vantage point atop the maze wall.

"Since we’re already here, why don’t we snatch it for ourselves?" Isadora suggested with a sly grin, her black eyes flashing with mischief.

"I don’t mind," Lily replied with a shrug, "but let’s wait and see what they dig up first."

As the ground melted away, a small, strange cube was revealed. Even the fire couldn’t harm it. The cube bore intricate patterns and glowing green inscriptions that pulsed with an otherworldly energy.

"That looks familiar," Isadora said, her brow furrowing as she tried to recall where she had seen it before.