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

Chapter 46 First Tier [Captain]!
have to say.

Xia En's sudden idea could not be described as merely bold; it could even be called "shocking and unconventional."

The other adventurers, having completed their trials, were all eager to leave this space and return to reality.

He actually had the audacity to think about exploring the depths of this secret sea?
But after thinking about it carefully, Xia En realized that the idea was actually quite feasible.

The essence of the talent 【Deep Sea Diving】 is to generate a projection in the seawater beneath the ship and then explore it.

Right now, isn't the Black Swan sailing on the [Secret Sea]?

In theory, it is entirely possible to conduct underwater navigation!

Moreover, the death of the projected body will not cause any damage to the original body.

No matter what dangers lie beneath the mysterious sea, it can be explored safely.

It's a sure-fire way to make money!

Once the idea took hold, it grew wildly in Xia En's mind like weeds.

He also knew that diving here might not be smooth sailing, and his projected body might be crushed as soon as he entered the sea.

But the curiosity in his heart was like a kitten scratching its paws, making him feel itchy.

"How about... try it?"

Xia En glanced at the panel.

The number of dives has not yet been refreshed.

He wasn't in a hurry, so he simply sat on the deck, closed his eyes, and rested to recover his energy and strength.

Now, Xia En was actually glad that the deep-sea fish-man's vitality was strong enough that he was still alive even after having his limbs severed for so long.

……

……

after a while.

Xia En looked at the panel again, and the [Deep Sea Diving] option was clearly lit up.

"There's a show!"

A thought struck Xia En, and without hesitation, he made a light touch.

The projection will be based on the ship's current position.

[Shall we begin submersible navigation?]

"Yes."

The next moment.

The familiar feeling of weightlessness came.

Unlike usual, Xia En's body didn't seem to be sinking, but rather rising upwards.

Before he could grasp the difference between the two, his body suddenly stopped.

Xia En slowly opened his eyes and looked around.

The scene that came into view shocked him beyond belief.

It was a deep, dark place, just like the desolate deep sea he had sensed when he entered the ascension ritual.

It is so vast and boundless that its depth cannot be measured.

However, it is not completely dark here.

Beneath the projected body, there were countless entities emitting a faint glow.

They are either star-shaped points of light, long cracks, or strange objects with irregular shapes.

Their light is fragile and easily extinguished.

But when they come together, they resemble a turbulent, surging galaxy, magnificent and vast.

Like stars shining in the night sky.

"Is this the true face of the [Secret Sea]?"

Xia En was deeply shaken and greatly moved.

But at the same time, more doubts arose in his mind.

What exactly are those points of light?

"Also, where did those deep-sea fishmen come from?"

With this question in mind, Xia En moved closer to the nearest point of light.

Only when he got closer could he see the full picture of the light spot.

This is a huge, bubble-shaped luminous object, but the scene inside the bubble is blocked by the hazy light and cannot be seen.

"What is this?"

Xia En became increasingly puzzled.

Just then, a distant and cold gaze fell upon him.

Xia En's body stiffened abruptly.

He could sense that the gaze came from the dark depths of the sea, and that it carried a temperature hot enough to freeze the soul.

In an instant, Xia En's mind was in turmoil, and a chilling whisper rang in his ears, as if invisible tentacles were prying open his brain and stirring up his rationality.

"not good!"

Xia En bit her tongue, using the pain to force herself to wake up. But at the same time, in the pitch-black Secret Sea, a huge, hazy shadow began to slowly move.

His size was enormous.

Even with the help of the "galaxy's" light, only a corner of its outline can be seen.

"Don't look! Don't look!"

With her last shred of reason, Xia En forced herself to turn her neck and look at the bright light bubble not far away.

His intuition told him that entering the interior of this bubble of light would allow him to escape the indescribable, colossal creature of the mysterious sea.

Shaun swam with both hands and feet, throwing himself into the giant bubble.

It was like breaking through a barrier.

The scene before Xia En changed abruptly once again.

He felt as if he were above a city.

Looking down, you can see houses of varying heights standing among the buildings, all in an ancient medieval style, even more retro than the architecture on Duke Island.

All sorts of pedestrians scurried through the streets like ants, and the sounds of people talking could be faintly heard.

Everything seemed real and vivid.

But suddenly...

Someone in the crowd looked up at the sky, a look of horror on their face, and cried out in alarm.

Immediately afterwards, panic broke out among the crowd.

Some people fled in panic, some cried and laughed, and some knelt on the ground, muttering incantations as if they were praying for something.

The peace and tranquility of just moments ago crumbled in the blink of an eye.

Xia En was puzzled: "What happened?"

Has some disaster struck?

Before he could figure it out, a man wearing a crown and holding a scepter flew into the air from the city's tallest building.

He raised his head, met Xia En's gaze, and spoke in a dignified and deep voice.

"leave!"

"Whoever you are, get out of here!"

"...Do not pollute the last pure land!"

The voice contained a thunderous, mysterious power, forming a strong repulsive force that gently yet resolutely pushed Xia En's consciousness away.

Then, Shane was squeezed out by the giant light bubble.

boom!
The next second, his body felt as if it had been struck by something in the darkness, and a sharp pain shot through him.

[Submarine mission over!]

[Loot: None]

You have undergone the baptism of the Secret Sea, glimpsed a corner of "truth," and your soul has undergone a transformation.

[Black Swan: "Mysterious" +3!]

[Unlock Talent: Lightless Touch!]

[Quality: Rare]

[Description: Your perception in the dark is greatly enhanced; even in completely dark environments, you can still "see" your surroundings.]

Your affinity for darkness and shadow attributes has been moderately increased!

The night gave me black eyes, yet I use them to seek the light.

On the deck, Shane opened his eyes, his expression still somewhat bewildered.

The underwater voyage was short, but it yielded an enormous amount of information.

It was like having a fantastic, magnificent, and bizarre dream.

The colossal creature in the deep sea, the world within the bubble of light, the words spoken by the king… every detail is worth pondering.

"Why does it feel like we just left the beginner village and went straight into a max-level dungeon?"

Xia En thought to himself with a strange feeling.

The good news is that we have gained a little more understanding of the world.

The bad news is that understanding it won't change anything.

Xia En quickly calmed down: "Let's explore the world beneath the Secret Sea another time."

He then decisively ended the life of the fishman on the mast.

An indescribable feeling welled up inside me.

With the return of his soul, a surge of mysterious power washed over Xia En's entire body.

It brings about a dual sublimation of soul and body!

[Trial mission complete!]

[Promotion ceremony complete!]

[Secret Path Class: Captain (Tier 1)!]

(End of this chapter)