We Agreed To Set Sail and Become the Ruler of the Deep Sea?

Chapter 265 Deep Diving Journey

“[Deep Sea Secret Poison]?”

Shane's eyes glanced over the first two options and landed on the third talent.

【Deep Sea Secret Poison】

[Quality: precious]

[Type: Talent]

[Description: According to legend, the deep sea is the origin of life. 】

[Endless mysteries and secrets are buried under the deep sea. 】

[And that is also the resting place of the "Lord of the Deep". 】

[In this environment, living things will evolve various incredible abilities to continue life. 】

[The toxin of "Secret Poison Stickleback" is one of them. 】

[This toxin can corrode the secret power and reduce the combat power of the secret pather. The degree of weakening increases with the poisoning time. 】

[Can be superimposed with the effect of "Great Dark Sky" absorbing secret power. 】

"Not bad, not bad!"

Shane's eyes brightened slightly.

Judging from the description, this talent is not particularly surprising, but it is more practical!

[Big Dark Sky] has the ability to weaken the enemy and strengthen itself. Coupled with this weird poison, it will definitely be able to exert the effect of one plus one greater than two.

More importantly.

It wasn't until this [Deep Sea Hunting] that Xia En truly realized the power of the [Deep Sea Devourer] profession.

It is not just as simple as enhancing the overall quality, but while devouring sea monsters, it constantly plunders their abilities and makes up for its own shortcomings.

It's like...

An evolution towards perfection!

The last time he swallowed the [Macrophagic Sandworm], Xia En's feeling was not so intuitive and strong.

But this time, when he made his choice, he truly felt that some invisible defect in his body had been filled.

"Swallow, then evolve..."

"Abandon the past, transcend yourself, and continue to transform."

Xia En murmured to himself: "Is this what happened?"

Somehow, he seemed to vaguely understand the core of [Deep Sea Devourer] in this profession.

Immediately, a line of prompts appeared on the panel.

[Career compatibility +10%! 】

Any behavior or philosophy that fits this secret profession is likely to increase career fit.

However, Xia En inevitably had some strange worries.

"If this trend continues, I won't stop being a human being, right?"

But then I thought about it, it seemed like he was not a pure-blooded human in the first place?

Moreover, it is impossible for Xia En to give up and continue on the secret road.

When the [Projection Body] is about to dissipate.

He glanced at the deep-sea monster fish that had been wiped clean by eating, and there was a hint of expectation in his eyes, and he couldn't help but lick his lips.

"I wonder what kind of prey we will encounter next time?"

…

…

One month later.

A sea area blocked by several hunting boats.

The federal scientific research vessel [Alice] dropped its anchor.

On the deck, many crew members who looked like researchers were looking excitedly at the spherical instruments being lowered into the seawater.

Clergymen wearing robes and holding incense burners are walking near the cable, gently shaking the incense in their hands while praying for the spherical instrument.

This device is called [Qianyuan], and it is the latest manned submersible developed by the Federation.

It is made of various special and precious materials, and is supplemented by cutting-edge magic pattern technology, which greatly increases its ability to withstand pressure.

It is said that it is one of only five submersibles capable of exploring waters below 10,000 meters.

Today, what the [Qianyuan] wants to do is to conduct an in-depth investigation in this sea area.

Wow!

Surrounded by the waves, the [Qianyuan] slowly submerged into the sea and gradually moved towards a deeper area.

Inside the "Qianyuan", the three explorers looked out at the seawater through the one-meter-thick special glass, and they felt a little uneasy.

This time, the target of the "Qianyuan" is the sea area with a depth of about 10,000 meters.

At that depth, even a slight malfunction may lead to their death.

Rescue is something that does not exist at all.

After all, they would be dead before help arrived.

It can be said that the level of danger is frighteningly high when performing such a deep-diving mission.

In those periods when the technology was not yet mature, the mortality rate was even more outrageous, which once attracted protests and opposition from some people.

Only people who regard some things as more important than life will participate in such a plan without hesitation.

The three explorers in the [Qianyuan] at this time are such people.

As the depth of the water increases, the submersible gradually becomes quiet.

In such a closed environment, the silence is undeniably unsettling.

So, the man in military uniform among the three was the first to say with a wry smile: "Dr. Huo Xing, Priest William, let's talk about something?"

"If I stay silent like this, I might be driven crazy."

The person known as "Dr. Huo Xing" is a bald, middle-aged scientific researcher.

Hearing the words of the man in military uniform, Huo Xing smiled: "Major Renault, be normal, just treat it as an ordinary field mission, don't be so nervous."

On the side, the clergyman in robes shook his head and said: "Huo Xing, what you said is wrong."

"Major Renault is not like you, who has participated in deep dive programs several times."

“It’s normal to feel nervous when you experience the deep sea under 10,000 meters for the first time.”

This clergyman's name is William, and his black robe with silver edges and blue stripes is the standard of the Deep Sea Church.

Those wavy wave patterns are an alternative divine pattern and an extension of the storm goddess's power.

Since most of the world's land was submerged by sea water, the authority of the Storm Goddess was greatly enhanced, making the influence of the Deep Sea Church almost cover the seven seas.

The priests of the Storm Goddess have also become an indispensable group of people in navigation.

Whether it's staving off terrible storms or fighting the invisible pollution of the sea, storm priests play an extremely important role.

I think back then, even Duke Nova, who followed the [Scarlet Lord], had many Storm Priests on board.

It is not difficult to see their importance from this.

On the other hand.

Storm Priests are human beings, too.

After enduring invisible pollution and mental pressure again and again, they will inevitably be assimilated and affected.

In general.

The priest who accompanied the ship had to return to shore after a period of time and undergo a period of purification and baptism in the Church of the Storm.

Most of them can then recover and continue serving as ship chaplains on other ships.

And some who have left mental hidden dangers can only stay away from the sea and continue to serve the Deep Sea Church as priests on land for the rest of their lives.

It can be said that these priests... are actually consumables in navigation.

It is precisely because of this that the status of the Storm Priest has always been extremely high at sea.

If Priest William hadn't taken the initiative to ask for help, the Seven Seas Federation would not have been willing to send him to **** the "Qianyuan".

However, Dr. Hosing clearly did not have a very harmonious relationship with the pastor.

"Haha..." He quickly sneered and retorted: "Whether it's the first time or several times, since you have already sat in this submersible, maintaining a normal mind is the most correct choice."

"It's really the worst moment, and fear and panic are meaningless."

William frowned: "Humph, you guy always treats people as mechanical beings."

"How can humans always control their emotions?"

Huo Xing said lightly: "I can."

"…you!"

Seeing that the two companions were about to get into a quarrel, Major Renault quickly advised them.

"Boy, calm down! Calm down!"

"We are still on a deep dive mission!"

Upon hearing this, William and Huo Xing glared at each other, turned their heads and stopped talking.

Seeing the two of them calm down, Renault breathed a sigh of relief and quietly wiped away the cold sweat.

Honestly.

Renault can become a major of the Federation, and his own strength and talent are quite impressive.

Fifth level rank, the bloodline of the Sea Clan.

Although in the deep sea of ​​10,000 meters, he will still be crushed into a pulp, but at least he can hold on for half a second longer.

This is one of the reasons why the Federation chose him as an explorer.

However, in front of William and Huo Xing, Renault could only act submissive.

The reason is simple.

William and Huo Xing are both sixth-level Secret Pathers!

The former is the high priest of the storm, and even Renault's boss must treat him with courtesy.

The latter is one of the developers of the "Qianyuan" and a well-known deep-sea scholar in the Federation. He has in-depth research on the ecology and secrets of the deep sea.

Compared with the two of them, isn't Renault just a little shrimp?

Moreover, what makes Renault sweat the most is...

Priest William and Dr. Hosing have always been at odds with each other. They have expressed different views in public many times, and even had the experience of "discussing" with each other.

Renault really couldn't understand. Why did his superiors let them participate in this deep dive together when they knew this?

Two sixth-level experts, even if they are not good at combat, can destroy this submersible in a casual confrontation, right?

Or does the boss have other motives for doing this?

When people are nervous, they tend to have random thoughts.

Especially for Renault, who was diving into the deep sea for the first time, he couldn't stop his chaotic thoughts.

"Dip...dip..."

The beeps emitted by the instruments continued to echo inside the submersible.

Renault glanced at the instrument and found that the number on it had jumped to "950."

For ordinary submersibles, this depth is already quite remarkable.

In other words, they have reached their limit.

But for [Qianyuan], this is just the beginning of the deep diving journey.

However, looking out through the transparent glass, the sea water has become pitch black.

Only the high-power lights that come with the Qianyuan ship cast a faint light in the sea water.

But at this time, Hosing said: "Major Reno, turn off the exterior lighting system."

Renault was stunned for a moment: "Huh?"

This time, William rarely refuted Huo Xing's opinion, but took the initiative to explain.

"At this depth, the light will attract the attention of some sea beasts, and it may cause damage to the [Abyss]."

Upon hearing this, Renault immediately turned off the external lighting system.

But in this way, the underwater world outside the glass window was left with only an irreversible darkness.

It's like being in a dark fog where you can't even see your fingers.

It's like being in a dead universe without a single star.

Looking at this scene, Renault felt an indescribable fear.

To put it bluntly, it is the fear of gradually drifting away from the civilized world and the incomparable insignificance of human beings themselves.

"Major Reno."

Priest William's calm voice sounded in his ears.

This voice carries the undulating sound of the waves, and also carries the secret power of calming people's hearts.

Use conversation as therapy.

This kind of "talking therapy" magic is widely used in the deep-sea church, and can quickly restore the sanity of contaminated people.

"I suggest you don't keep staring at the deep sea."

William advised: "While you are looking directly at the deep sea, the deep sea is also looking at you."

Renault suddenly came back to his senses and responded with lingering fear: "Yes, I understand..."

As a priest, William had the responsibility to maintain the mental health of his companions, so he spoke.

"How about this, let's chat?"

"Major Reno, why did you take part in this deep dive trip?"

Renault thought for a while and said, "Because... I am a soldier."

"My boss asked me to come, so I came."

"It is my duty to obey orders."

Hearing this, Huo Xing sneered and said, "It's a boring reason."

"You can't even control your own will. Even if you are promoted to a higher level, you are just a weak person."

Being stabbed by Huo Xing, Renault felt a little unhappy and asked.

"Then why did you participate in this operation, doctor?"

Huo Xing looked at the deep sea outside the window and said enthusiastically: "Of course it's for...the truth!"

"I have been exploring the mysteries of the sea, and how could I miss this opportunity to peer into the deep sea?"

"I will give anything for the truth in the world!"

Renault frowned. Huo Xing's words sounded like what a mad scientist would say.

But the word "truth" gave him some other associations.

Compared to Hosing, Renault had a better impression of William, so he turned around and asked, "Mr. William, what is your reason?"

William touched his chin and smiled gently: "Maybe, I just want to see some existence, that's all."

"Even if I only look up at him for a second, I will die without regrets."

Listening to William's words, Renault felt a little nervous for no reason, and felt that the smile on his face was particularly weird.

What could it be that can only be seen in the deep sea?

After a brief conversation, the three of them returned to their original silence.

I don't know how long this silence lasted.

Until the number on the meter jumped to "8500!"

Renault vaguely noticed that the [Abyss] seemed to have sunk into a trench and headed towards deeper waters.

Suddenly this time.

Didi didi!

The instrument emits a sharp and short beep, like an alarm.

Renault couldn't help but look solemn and exclaimed: "Something, something is approaching [The Abyss]! It's extremely fast!"

William and Huo Xing also changed their expressions slightly, and almost simultaneously turned their heads to look outside the thick glass.

In the deep sea water, there is a huge creature swimming vaguely!

(End of chapter)