I've spread the Heaven and Earth realms throughout the God-Slaying World.

"Yes, yes, my brothers, I've been waiting for you for so long!"

The deep-diving swam quickly forward, opened its arms to Lynn, and prepared to give him a big hug.

However, just as he was about to approach Lynn, a crisp sound rang out.

"Snapped--!!"

Lynn didn't hold back at all and gave him a big slap.

"what!?"

The Deep One was completely dumbfounded. "Aren't we brothers?"

"correct."

Lynn smiled, looking very innocent.

"This is how the Merfolk treat their brothers; it's our highest form of etiquette!"

"........."

The Deep One listened, increasingly uneasy. Etiquette? A slap in the face?

What kind of etiquette is this!

"Whatever you're thinking, if you want to play, I'll play along."

The Deep One's expression returned to its previous state, seemingly kind but actually harboring ulterior motives.

"Brother, oh, I remember now, there really was such a thing!"

As he spoke, he raised his webbed claws high, ready to retaliate.

"It is impolite not to reciprocate, so I..."

"Smack! Smack!"

A second before he unleashed his ultimate, Lynn interrupted the spellcasting with a zero-frame attack, delivering another massive blow to the other half of the Deep One's face.

"Brother, you're right. It's only polite to reciprocate. I should give your other half a slap too, otherwise it would seem like our relationship is too distant."

Lynn still had a smile on his face, as if all of this was perfectly normal.

Deep One: (╬▔皿▔) It's hard now, my fist is rock hard!

But he still suppressed his anger, and his pale pupils suddenly contracted due to the suppressed rage.

Don't rush, stay calm! Stay calm!

He told himself, “My Lord’s important matters are of utmost importance!”

The Deep Ones are not stupid at all; otherwise, they wouldn't have survived when their entire race was wiped out.

Even knowing that Lynn was acting against him, he still had to smile and play along.

"Brothers, I have so much to share with you!"

The Deep One struggled to calm himself, managing a stiff smile.

He knew all too well that every step in this world required caution.

The merman before him, though seemingly foolish, might be hiding a far greater conspiracy. He must remain vigilant, for his own survival and for the greater cause of the master he serves.

"Brother, brother, why aren't you here in Guixu?" Lynn's voice echoed in the silent waters, carrying a hint of doubt and probing.

Deep One paused slightly upon hearing Lynn's words, then pretended to wipe away tears, a sorrowful expression on his face.

"This is a very sad story..."

The Deep One's voice was deep, "We were all originally from the Ruins...blah blah blah..."

He began to spout nonsense with a straight face, and Lynn listened to the Deep One's story, a sad expression appearing on his face, and he sobbed along with him.

"Fortunately, you guys came, and the Narwhal came along too."

As the Deep One spoke, he glanced meaningfully at the previous generation of Cloud Whale.

"I can finally go home!"

The Deep One's voice carried a hint of excitement and longing, as if the Ruins were a sacred place he yearned for.

"Brother, brother, what are these ugly things? And this altar?"

Lynn seized the opportunity and asked the question.

The Deep One felt a pang of anxiety upon hearing Lynn's question, but he quickly concealed his emotions.

"I don't know!"

The deep diver pretended to be completely ignorant, trying to get away with it.

“Back then, I was so small when I left Guixu. I stayed nearby to go home, hoping to meet my clansmen one day.”

The Deep One wept bitterly, its massive body trembling slightly, tears scattering in the water.

"Brother, brother, all guests are welcome. Why don't you come to my humble abode for a chat?"

The Deep Ones finally stopped acting.

Lynn was tired of crying along with him. "This isn't good! Won't it be a disturbance..."

Lin hesitated, seemingly considering whether to accept the Deep Ones' invitation.

“Oh no, brother! How could you think that!” the Deep One exclaimed, his voice filled with disappointment and sadness.

“We’re brothers, how could we possibly bother each other? I just want to have a good talk with you, share my story, and hear about your experiences. Don’t you want to?”

The Deep One's eyes were filled with anticipation, as if waiting for Lynn's response.

Lynn finally nodded and decided to follow the Deep One to his "humble abode".

At the altar.

He slowly walked towards a huge rock, gently placed his massive webbed claws on it, and then dug hard. With a dull thud, a dark passage appeared before them.

Hai Yunyun frowned slightly, a sense of vigilance rising in her heart.

Are we sure we want to go in?

"Of course, it's an invitation from a good brother, right?"

Lynn looked at the Deep One with a kind expression.

The group cautiously entered the passage, and darkness instantly engulfed them. The Deep One led the way, his figure appearing and disappearing in the dim light.

After walking for an unknown amount of time, a glimmer of light suddenly appeared ahead.

As they approached, the light grew stronger, and eventually, they arrived at a huge underground space.

Who would have thought that there is an underwater volcano deep in this trench?

Lava continued to erupt, and the red flames reflected on the surrounding stone walls, creating an eerie atmosphere. A wave of heat washed over you, making you feel as if you were inside a giant furnace.

Hai Yunyun suddenly interrupted.

"This place looks dangerous. Are we in danger?"

The Deep One shook his head. "As long as you are careful, there will be no danger. This volcano is terrifying, but it also has its own patterns. As long as we understand its patterns, we can avoid danger."

Lynn and Hai Yunyun exchanged a glance.

I began to observe the volcano closely, trying to find some clues. The crater continuously spewed out molten lava, which flowed onto the surrounding ground, forming spectacular rivers.

Boom boom boom——! !

Suddenly, the relatively calm underwater volcano emitted a muffled roar. Immediately afterward, the crater began to tremble slightly, and the molten lava seemed like a ferocious beast about to break free of its restraints.

A dazzling red light flashed, and the volcano erupted.

Lava, like a violent torrent, erupted from the crater. The scorching red liquid, carrying a suffocatingly high temperature, instantly illuminated the entire underground space.

The lava flowed everywhere, melting rocks and steaming seawater with a hissing sound.

"Brother, you've figured out the pattern pretty well."

The Deep One skillfully guided Lynn and the other man, dodging the splashing lava.

"Where."

"Brother, be careful!"

However, while dodging, Lynn "accidentally" lost his balance, and in his panic, he pushed the Deep One into the lava.

"Fuck you, you big bastard..."

The Deep One let out a terrified scream as his body was instantly engulfed by lava.

His pale pupils were filled with despair and fear. Lava quickly enveloped his body, the intense heat causing his skin to smoke, and his massive frame struggled within the lava.

"Oh, my brother, would you believe me if I said it was an accident?"

Lynn looked at the Deep One struggling in the lava, his expression filled with guilt.

"I'll blew you away!!"

.........

In the end, the Deep One managed to escape, but most of his once smooth skin was burned off, and his body reeked of pungent sulfur and intense heat.

He slowly walked up to Lynn, his pale pupils losing their previous luster, glaring angrily at this rebellious merman.

At this time,

A peculiar smell wafted from his body, resembling the aroma of bullfrog and fish in a hot pot.

Smelling the aroma, Lynn couldn't help but swallow hard, and said... ( ˊ?ˋ )?

"Brother, you smell so good!"