We agreed to set sail, so you'd become the ruler of the deep sea?

Chapter 267 Destroy the Truth! 100% Job Compatibility!

At this moment.

Renault's brain had almost completely lost its ability to think.

Nearly 10,000 meters below the surface of the dark ocean, bizarre hallucinations appear and disappear repeatedly, the true identities of two companions revealed, the first generation of the [Deepborn], and...

A deep-sea hunter that appears to be humanoid.

All of this brought him an unprecedented shock.

So much so that when Renault saw Hossin's eyes explode and his head beheaded by Priest William's sword, he didn't even react immediately.
"……Eh?"

Dr. Hossing, just like that, died?

Even though the smell of blood had already permeated the submersible, Renault still felt a lack of reality.

He even doubted whether it was a hallucination he was having.

However, at this moment, the eye outside the glass window had moved away from the three of them and looked again at the fleeing [Descendant of the Deep].

As the light shone back into the glass of the [Dive], both Renault and William felt the pressure on their bodies instantly ease.

This seems to mean that they have passed the most dangerous phase.

However, an even more turbulent change followed, descending upon this desolate deep sea.

The Abyss was shaking violently, the jolts coming from beneath our feet, causing the furnishings in the cabin to clang and rattle.

Renault grabbed the wall beside him to keep from falling.

He asked in surprise and uncertainty, "What happened?"

Didi, didi, didi!
The urgent alarms sounded almost in a continuous series, and various instruments lit up with red lights.

It was as if a huge storm was raging outside.

However, this is the deep sea.

There was no storm outside, only a turbulent undercurrent surging ceaselessly.

William, still retaining some semblance of rationality, murmured, "Their confrontation has reached a fever pitch."

Since both sides possess the power of the [Deep Dominator], the roles of prey and hunter could be reversed at any moment.

William would not be surprised whoever wins in the end.

In a trance.

A deep, suppressed, eerie sound emanated from the dark depths of the sea, as if it were roaring and howling, fighting against a colossal beast that was trying to devour it.

This was a roar from the depths of the soul, which is why Renault and the other man heard it so clearly.

Immediately, numerous thick tentacles extended from behind the [first generation species].

Those suction cups, large and small, are covered with countless sharp teeth and fangs, constantly rubbing and chewing, emitting incomprehensible whispers.

Immediately, these tentacles blocked the giant human figure from all directions, binding its limbs and strangling its neck, like countless giant pythons coiling around it.

The force of the tentacles alone is enough to turn a whale into mincemeat.

"Is that giant going to lose?"

Seeing these tentacles that blot out the sky, Renault couldn't think of any way to fight them and muttered to himself.

William stared intently at the scene outside and had a similar thought.

But in the next moment.

From various parts of the giant shadowy body, one after another, deep, dark tentacles emerged.

Those tentacles were even darker than those of the [First Generation], and seemed to be composed of a purer form of mystical power.

Two similar yet different tentacles collided violently, wrestling, entangled, and biting each other in the seawater.

This confrontation was incredibly fierce and brutal.

Tentacles kept breaking off and shattering, and filthy, sticky flesh and blood scattered in the turbulent seawater, making Reno and his companion's vision extremely murky.

The already insignificant [Abyss] was helplessly adrift with the current, tumbling up and down.

Giants and sea monsters are engaged in a desperate battle in the deep sea, far removed from human civilization.

The two people in the [Abyss] were the only two spectators in this great battle.

The turbulence of the sea had lasted for an unknown period of time.

It felt like only a second had passed, yet it also felt like an eternity.

Fortunately, the Abyss was indeed of excellent quality, which is why it was not destroyed by the aftershocks, and the two of them survived.

Renault shook his head, forcing himself to clear his mind.

“…Who won?”

He forced himself to look out the window, despite his discomfort.

All around, the seawater was filled with pieces of flesh and blood.

The enormous, shadowy figure still stood there, but the [First Generation] had vanished without a trace.

Tentacles extending from the giant's body continuously devoured the twisted and churning flesh, dragging it into the giant's body for a gruesome "digestion."

at the same time.

Both Reno and William could sense that some indescribable transformation was taking place within the giant.

That is an evolution that tends towards perfection.

It's as if it has been somewhat completed, moving from incompleteness to wholeness.

His body became even darker, and his aura became even more profound, to the point that his appearance changed in their eyes.

His smoke-like body surface surged and countless tentacles, hands, feet, eyes, and tongues sprouted.

But upon closer inspection, it seemed to be nothing more than a confused illusion.

……

……

[You have devoured the "Deepborn" (the first generation)!]

[Ship Soul Experience +5%!]

[Career compatibility +8%!]

[Talent "Devouring Evolution" activated!]

[Overall Qualifications: 9.0 → 9.5!]

[Talent: Deep Sea Body (Rare) → (Epic)!]

[Description: Your body is better adapted to movement in the deep sea, greatly reducing the impact of water pressure.]

Seawater will also provide you with boosts in physical strength and mystical abilities.

[Skill: Deep Touch (Epic) → (Legendary)!]

[Description: Mutual consumption is the path for the offspring of the Deep to achieve completeness.]

They will become stronger and more active in this process, and their bloodline will gradually be elevated.

[After you devour all the first-generation species, perhaps an unexpected transformation will occur?]

Numerous prompts flashed before Xia En's eyes.

A surge of vibrant and powerful secret energy flowed continuously within his body, filling every corner of his being with abundant power, and it was even increasing!

Moreover, this time, Xia En clearly sensed that his body was undergoing a gradual transformation, as if it were leaping to a higher level of life.

The deep-sea environment is no longer an obstacle.

The surrounding seawater seemed to welcome his arrival, providing him with a continuous stream of support.

And the connection between those tentacles and Shane is becoming increasingly close.

He can now control the [Deep Touch] with ease.

Moreover, the patterns on the surface of [Touch of the Deep] are more complete than before.

It's as if... something more fundamental within the [Deep Descendants] was deciphered and absorbed by them.

After a while.

The transformation within Xia En's body gradually subsided.

He clenched his fist, feeling the power surging through his body, almost overflowing, and couldn't help but smile.

His strength has increased considerably in the past month.

Its overall quality has skyrocketed from 6.1 to 9.5!

Among them, the new talent [Deep Sea Hunting] played a significant role.

He can go to the deep sea every day to hunt random prey.

Sometimes they are enormous, strange fish; sometimes they are deformed starfish; and giant squid like the one in this case is not uncommon.

However, Shane also noticed that as the number of hunts increased, the depth of the water he was in seemed to be increasing as well.

This time, they even encountered a submersible! That's incredibly rare!

"Speaking of which, I never expected that this giant squid would actually be a [Deep Child]?"

Xia En was somewhat surprised, as this was the first time he had encountered such a being in the past month.

"Also, what does the suffix 'first generation' mean?"

"Could it be some kind of extraordinary species?"

After pondering for a moment without getting an answer, Xia En stopped thinking about it.

In any case, He had already been eaten by Him.

The taste is pretty good.

Thinking of this, Xia En licked his lips, a deep longing rising in his heart.

He had a premonition that each time he devoured a first-generation offspring from the deepest lineage, he would undergo a special transformation.

Suppressing his distracting thoughts for the moment, Xia En turned to look at the submersible floating in the sea.

In fact, he had only glanced at the submersible out of curiosity.

Anyone who sees a submersible with lights on in the sea would be curious and take a second look, right?

Not to mention, Shane also sensed that someone inside the submersible was watching him.

"Hmm? The [Star Wave] logo?"

Shane's gaze swept across the area and spotted a unique badge in one corner of the submersible.

"Is this a Federation submersible?"

Think about it too.

Of the seven seas, only the Federation has the financial resources and technology to launch such a deep-sea exploration operation.

Xia En looked inside through the glass window and couldn't help but be a little surprised.

There are three people in the diving capsule.

A man in military uniform stood there blankly, seemingly oblivious to his surroundings.

Another priest in a long robe was kneeling on the ground, muttering incantations.

There was also a headless corpse, twisted and lying in the corner, with blood flowing everywhere.

Huh? Someone died?
This doesn't seem like the way someone would die as a result of being caught in the crossfire.
Xia En was quite puzzled.

He was busy fighting the [Descendants of the Deep] and only caught a fleeting glimpse, so he naturally didn't know what had happened inside the [Dive into the Abyss].

"Could it be that during that deep-sea dive, the person was subjected to excessive mental stress and became distorted after being corrupted by the secret power...?"

"For their own safety, the others had no choice but to execute him?"

Based on the situation inside the diving chamber, Shane made a fairly reasonable deduction.

He was completely unaware that he was the one who caused this situation!
at this time.

Some fragmented, indistinct whispers reached his ears.

"The great...profound descendant..."

"Your most humble servant... salutes you..."

Upon hearing this, Xia En was taken aback.

His gaze fell on the man in the cabin, dressed in a priest's robe.

Judging from their devout and fervent expression, it's not hard to guess that these words came from the other person's mouth.

Most likely, they use some kind of secret technique to directly transmit the words into the mind.

only……

"Descendants of the Profound?"

Xia En's lips twitched slightly: "What does he take me for?"

This was the first time Xia En had ever heard someone address him like that.

But on second thought, in this dark and lightless deep sea far from human civilization, witnessing his great battle with the [Deep Child], it's quite normal to mistake him for some special being, right?

However, from the priest's words, it was not difficult for Shane to tell that the other party was clearly a follower of the [Deep Abyss Cult].

"Wait, how come there are Deep Ones in a Federation submersible?"

Xia En belatedly realized something was amiss: "And what he's wearing is clearly the priest's robes of the Deep Sea Church, isn't it?"

"hiss……"

Xia En gasped, realizing that things were not so simple.

It is obvious that, just as the Hui Cult has left its followers in various sea areas.

The Cult of the Deep has also quietly infiltrated various sectors of the Federation.

perhaps……

Is the same true for the Truth Society?

After all, the Federation is essentially a fairly lenient organization and does not excessively restrict its members' beliefs.

Even vampires who worship the Crimson Lord have a place in the Federation.

There's no reason why the [Profound Sect], [Radiant Sect], and [Truth Society] couldn't do it.

As Shane pondered these questions, William's hoarse voice rang out again.

"Please let me...hear...your teachings..."

"Admonition?"

Xia En blinked.

This was the first time he had ever heard of such a request.

It's not hard to guess that this follower of the Deep came to the deep sea using a Federation submersible in order to make contact with the [Children of the Deep] here.

Gazing upon their true forms is one thing; receiving some kind of revelation from them is another.

This is somewhat like the process by which the Lord of Radiance bestows divine pronouncements upon his followers.

However, the legendary Lord of the Deep is in a state of slumber, so believers can only obtain certain information from the Children of the Deep.

Now, the giant squid-like [Deep Child] has been eaten by Xia En.

Isn't the "teaching" that William craves exactly Shane's will?
With this in mind, Xia En's thoughts suddenly became active.

Previously, he had used "divine pronouncements" to incite conflict between the Hui Cult and the Truth Society.

This time, wouldn't it be a perfect opportunity to drag the [Deep Abyss Cult] into this mess as well?

So, Shane responded to William telepathically, whispering in his mind.

"Destroy...the truth..."

"Only the ruler can... return..."

A muffled sound, like thousands of voices overlapping, echoed in William's mind.

In an instant, William burst into tears.

He finally heard the voice of the Sovereign's descendant!

This is the highest blessing for a devout believer.

The content of the words also greatly shocked him.

"Does 'eliminating the truth' mean eliminating the 'Truth Society'?"

"If we eliminate them, the [Lord of the Deep] can return?"

William knelt on the ground, his forehead pressed against the earth, and murmured in ecstasy.

"I will heed your teachings!"

next moment.

Xia En's ship spirit power was exhausted, and his enormous figure disappeared into the deep sea as if it had never existed.

Only the [Dive] floats alone here.

It's easy to imagine the uproar this news would cause within the Deep Cult when William returned to the surface.

Xia En was very curious about what happened next, but unfortunately, he couldn't witness it with his own eyes.

Moreover, he has more important things to do right now.

Shane opened the panel.

[Secret Path Class: Deep Sea Devourer]

[Career fit: 100%!]

(End of this chapter)