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

Chapter 34 Speedrun of the Church Dungeon

True.

This hypothesis still has many flaws, such as why people would turn into coral monsters?

If the Lord of Light is truly a kind and holy deity, then why did the monk say, "The gods are a deception"?

But here's the thing.

Shane isn't an archaeologist exploring history, so there's no need for him to dig too deep.

However, this experiment gave him a pleasant surprise—

The orbs of light summoned by the Radiant Charm are extremely effective against coral monsters!

Moreover, it's an area-of-effect attack.

With this thing, his monster-killing efficiency can be increased to another level!
Xia En licked his lips, his expression one of excitement.

I don't know who I am, I don't know where I am, all I know is that I'm going to go on a killing spree!
……

……

Subsequently, Shane officially began his sweep of the church instance.

The church was larger than he had imagined, but the magnificent structure was hidden by the abundance of coral.

Besides the main hall where the statues of gods are placed, coral monsters can also be found in the side halls and storerooms of the church.

Although they are not as strong as coral spiders, they are still more difficult to deal with than ordinary small fish and monsters.

Moreover, it may be related to the "Lord of Radiance".

Some monsters also possess some indescribable and bizarre abilities.

Fortunately, given Shane's exaggerated stats and the destructive power of the [Radiant Amulet], they didn't pose much of an obstacle.

chi chi...

In the dazzling light, the coral on a monster's body is rapidly melting away, revealing its true form.

This is a nun with a broad mind, whose appearance remains as beautiful as it was in life.

Illuminated by the ball of light, the nun opened her eyes!
Those beautiful gray eyes gazed at the warm ball of light, but their expression was extremely sorrowful.

Then, two lines of bloody tears slowly flowed down from her eyes.

"Gods, why have you forsaken us?"

Suddenly, the nun turned her head and looked at Xia En beside her, speaking in a voice that directly entered her mind.

"God does not love the world."

"His deeds, his appearance, even his power... are all false! The real Him is..."

Before she could finish speaking, the ball of light seemed to suddenly become brighter, engulfing and melting the nun's body.

A few breaths later, the nun disappeared completely, leaving only a small piece of the Secret Sea Crystal behind.

Xia En picked up the Secret Sea Crystal, scratched his cheek, and had a strange expression.

He could somewhat understand the nun's resentment and obsession.

But, sister, it's no use telling me this!

I'm really just here to fight monsters and level up!

After absorbing the Secret Sea Crystal, the last bit of ship soul power was also consumed.

Coincidentally, the church had also been almost completely ransacked by Shane.

He also checked the surrounding buildings against the map to confirm that this was not the location marked on the treasure map.

Mission successfully completed!

[Submarine mission over!]

Please select your loot!

1. Broken coral

2. The tattered priest's robes

3. The tattered nun's lingerie

When Shane opened his eyes again, he was already in the captain's cabin.

However, these three options were so terrible that he didn't even want to choose them.

"call……"

Letting out a long breath, Xia En's tense nerves relaxed, and he lay lazily on the chair, not even wanting to move a finger.

It has to be said that mindlessly grinding monsters is fun, but it's also a bit tiring.

Mainly mental exhaustion.

But then again, the difficulty of this church instance is just right.

It's not too difficult, but it's still quite challenging, and the rewards are quite generous.

After half a day of underwater navigation, Shane's experience bar and attributes have both increased significantly.

【船魂等级：LV1（38%）】【属性：火力5、航速8、坚固6、神秘6（4+2）】

[Talents: Deep-sea diving; Captain's demeanor; Seawater manipulation; Hardened skin; High-speed regeneration]

Skills: Nameless Swordsmanship (Mastered), Navigation (Beginner), Astrology (Beginner), Fishing (Proficient), Deck Combat (Beginner), Underwater Combat Techniques (Mastered)

"At this leveling speed, one day is equivalent to five days in ordinary sea areas!"

After glancing at the data on the panel, Xia En felt more and more certain that his choice was correct.

"This is all thanks to [high-speed regeneration]."

This talent reduces the loss of ship soul power, which directly extends the submerged time by a significant margin, effectively delaying the journey.

The longer you play, the more monsters you'll encounter.

Shane was quite satisfied with this.

How can a man not last?
It's worth mentioning that, for some unknown reason, the Mysterious Sea Crystals in Coral City grant exceptionally rich mysterious attributes.

Aside from using the [Radiant Amulet], Shane didn't know what other uses this attribute had.

It emphasizes a sense of mystery.

As for the newly added [Underwater Combat Techniques] skill set, it's just an add-on, and can be disregarded.

Just as Shane was thinking.

Two overlapping voices suddenly rang in his ears.

"Gods are a hoax..."

"He is a fake..."

The voice was cold and distant, coming from an unknown place, as if it had traversed immeasurable ages.

"Let's become part of a greater existence together..."

Xia En was in a daze, feeling a bit confused in his mind, with a vague dull pain.

He steadied himself and looked around, but could not see the source of the sound.

Finally, Xia En looked at the golden amulet in his palm and thought to himself.

"Is this a side effect of murmuring and talking in one's sleep?"

"It really is a bit strange."

Xia En rubbed his throbbing temples to ease the discomfort in his mind.

After using the Hui Sect talisman multiple times, his mental energy was greatly depleted, which may be why he heard these auditory hallucinations.

"It seems we should be more careful when using this in the future."

Exhausted, Shane lay down on the captain's chair and fell into a deep sleep.

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……

Coral City.

Several elite sea creatures, armed with various weapons, arrived at the church's entrance.

"Hela, the shadow monster you mentioned before, is it here?"

The middle-aged man at the head of the group turned around and asked the girl in the crowd.

"Yes, but he may have already left."

Hela nodded, then asked curiously, "But Father, what do you want to see him for?"

The man named Asad replied calmly, "Our people are a grateful people. He saved my daughter and son, so naturally I have to thank him."

He did not tell his daughter the whole truth.

According to the daughter's description, the shadowy figure did not seem to be a human from the island, as it could move in the seawater for extended periods without diving equipment.

Moreover, the fact that he seems to be able to communicate suggests that he possesses considerable intelligence.

If that strange person is as irrational as the polluter, things are easier to handle; all you have to do is avoid him.

But since he is an intelligent being, he may be plotting something in secret.

No wise patriarch would allow such instability to arise in his territory.

For both emotional and rational reasons, Assad should meet with him.

If the conversation goes well, that would be ideal.

If irreconcilable conflicts arise, Assad is not hesitant to use force!
"My father is so good!"

Hela, of course, had no idea about the complexities in adults' minds. She believed her father's words and was still happy to be able to thank Mr. Strange in person.

The group then swam into the church.

The sight there surprised them greatly.

(End of this chapter)