Deep Sea Hunter, but Deep Sea Titan

The Overgrowth rune is incredibly beneficial when facing large groups of enemies, while Heartsteel is an item that grants more health with each trigger.

"It still doesn't have any cracks, it's really sturdy."

Loting only equipped two physical damage items, Bloodthirster and Shipbreaker, but such a high level of Heartsteel should have dealt a significant amount of physical damage, yet the opponent's armor withstood it.

"But are you really unharmed?"

However, this strike comes with the passive skill, W skill, and Nashor's Tooth. Although the burst damage may not be as high as directly getting Banshee's Bane, with Lothing's extremely high spell power, it can still penetrate the opponent's spell protection and burn their flesh.

Turbid blood dripped from the gaps in the joints, and Lotin noticed that the other person's muscle tissue was repairing rather slowly.

"If you are truly a powerful individual nurtured by a large group of careful individuals..."

In Lotin's experience, powerful Sea-type individuals typically store reserve biomass, allowing them to regenerate rapidly for a period of time even without replenishment from their own kind or the environment.

However, this monster is completely unable to regenerate effectively.

"Ah, I see. There is a price to pay for cramming so many organs into such a small body."

"I'm afraid the herd can't produce a second one like you, can it?"

Relying on sheer quantity to obtain such powerful physical capabilities always comes at a price. Lotin speculated that the biomass required by this guy was extremely diverse in type, the biosynthesis process was extremely complicated, and the demand was extremely large.

"Roar!"

The carapace-like behemoth roared, and its nerves erupted with unprecedentedly powerful bioelectric signals. These signals were enough to instantly burn out the nervous systems of the surrounding creatures, and even the demon spirits summoned by Loting vanished in this mental shock.

These spirits were thus forcibly returned to the Blood-Drinking Sword, including Theresa.

Even the elite marine life in the vicinity was instantly killed by this bioelectric signal pulse.

"Ha, it's just a little dizzy!"

Lotin's high health, high magic resistance, and high recovery made the terrifying electromagnetic pulse have little effect. However, the fact that this thing kept emitting such a strong bioelectric signal made Lotin feel physically uncomfortable.

"Your biomass is being lost every moment, while my mana is inexhaustible."

Lotin has confirmed that this monster has an extremely difficult time replenishing its energy, and maintaining the intense bioelectric signal emission of this biological warship must consume an extreme amount of energy.

Sure enough, each impact had a weaker effect on Lotin.

"Even if a large group can corrupt a few more beings like you, so what?"

"Feel the raging waves, I will wash away the festering wounds of the ocean."

Thick, blood-red energy was gathering, and the flesh and blood tissue on the wall was drained of its life force in an instant.

This is a unique characteristic of R's ability in the [Conqueror] state; the last time it devoured a Sarkaz airship.

Meanwhile, the singularity-generating organ of the other party was also draining the biomass of this monster, which was induced by the leaks of Maritus and Buodes to evolve into sophisticated abilities.

The gravitational field it created was so powerful that even the monster itself couldn't withstand it, turning it into a self-destructing gravity bomb, perhaps even more powerful than a real Agor Level 3 weapon.

However, the surging energy of Lotin's R skill instantly destroyed the gravitational field, and the viscous crimson energy even pierced a huge gap in the ruins wall that Haizi had been unable to destroy for a long time.

Fortunately, the affected area was not too large.

"At least it allows me to use my ultimate skill in a one-on-one fight, which means I have some strength as an individual with a limited size."

That being said, Lotin himself didn't use his giant form, so his strength was actually just so-so, but compared to the other weaklings, he was indeed much stronger.

"Finally, finally I've reached level 16, but how do I level up the next two levels?"

Reaching level 16 means that Lotin can spend extra gold to unlock new equipment slots, and some equipment that can provide higher marginal returns can now be considered by Lotin.

"I've been saving money since Yan Kingdom, and apart from buying a few bottles of potion, I haven't spent a single penny."

5000 coins to unlock a new equipment slot, 5000 it is, otherwise Loting wouldn't have a chance to use up all that system gold.

Mejai's Soulstealer can stack up to 25 times, providing 145 ability power. Stacking Mejai's Soulstealer is obviously quite convenient for Hai Si, but unfortunately, Luo Ting can't develop in such a high-difficulty area in the early game.

The benefits of the hat will be very obvious, especially after reaching gigantic size, because after gigantic size, health will increase dramatically, and [Rift Creator] will provide more spell power as a result, at which point the 30% spell power benefit of the hat will be even greater.

He had just enough to open another equipment slot and purchase a lower-tier item of the Void Staff, the Withered Jewel that provides 13% spell penetration. When Loting continued to sweep through the obstacles and reached the outside of the main control wall, he had enough funds to synthesize the Void Staff.

This means that 40% of the armor stacking applied to him was rendered ineffective.

Lotin positioned the scouts on the other side of the wall, while the newly emerged monsters surged forward, but the damage they inflicted couldn't even offset the healing from [Endless Hatred].

Now, he can safely bring the Doctor and the others out of the Mountain and Sea Scroll.

Chapter 262: Repairing the Central Control System

This is the final secret of Project Blue Tree, a location never mentioned in the original storyline, a massive central control system used to control a dangerous plan that could spiral out of control.

"Hopefully it will still function properly."

If this system fails to function properly, then Lotin may need to resort to physical annihilation of the large groups.

The scroll of mountains and seas was slowly unfurled, and the people on the navigation warship were brought here by Loting. They were astonished as Loting was by this magnificent engineering marvel, and memories began to reverberate in the Doctor's mind as the scene became familiar.

"This is a giant bioelectric signal generating device. If we successfully activate this device, we can even induce apoptosis in hymens."

The doctor confirmed that this was indeed the central control system of the Blue Tree Project. Her first task was to check with Anana to see if it was functioning properly. This giant device covered an area of ​​hundreds of meters, with complex pipelines and countless black casings forming a fairly orderly array.

However, accessing and inspecting this device only requires 'Anana'. This original Originium was originally an information terminal connected to the technology interface of the previous civilization, and the Doctor immediately began the work of authorization identification.

"High-privilege user access detected, codename: 'Prophet'."

"Accessing the 'Deep Blue Tree' central control system. The system is booting up and performing automatic maintenance."

The cold, synthesized system voice sounded, and the massive machine began its self-test.

"This project doesn't even have a single caregiver with full intelligence, even though it's just as dangerous as that thing called Heaven's Pivot."

Among the fragments of the doctor's memory, a small car-like robot emerged. It was responsible for guarding another project, the "Deep Blue Tree" project, which was far more dangerous than the preservation project. However, the project was completely unguarded, so much so that the Agorian easily released the containment objects within it.

Many of the Doctor's memories have been fragmented, but the vast knowledge she possessed as a "prophet" still remains in her mind. With just a little catalyst, she can awaken them, which allows the Doctor to fully understand the operating principles of this machine.

Meanwhile, Skadi, who was unconscious, blinked slightly. Fortunately, she was not facing a nightmare from which she could not wake up, but Isamara, who was gradually losing ground.

While waiting for the doctor to repair the main control system, Lotin held the unconscious Skadi in his arms, as she fought her own battle on her own battlefield.

"I believe in you, my hunter. Together, Isamara is nothing to fear."

Lotin certainly trusted Skadi's strong enough will, but he still kept the Summoner Spell [Purify] to himself in case anything unexpected happened.

"Wait, wait, I have a condition that you can't refuse, and only I can do it for you!"

Under the immense pressure of survival, Isamara begins to offer more, perhaps more tempting, conditions.

"Don't you want to have your beloved all to yourself?"

What a ridiculous condition! When it comes to the survival of Terra, Isamara's only offer is a condition concerning Skadi's personal feelings.

It was truly a last resort, but undeniably, under other conditions, Skadi might not have reacted at all. This topic, at least, would have kept Skadi listening for a while, allowing her to decide how she should make this monster pay the price.

Poor Isamara actually thought Skadi was willing to negotiate this condition with Him, so she presumptuously continued speaking.

"That high and mighty creator, who is clearly the one who cut in line, can enjoy favors even before you, blood relatives. Don't you feel resentful and hateful about this?"

"That so-called 'blood relative' of yours, who's been playing you for a fool, is just using you to solidify his position by Nautilus's side. Only I am your true blood relative, someone you can be completely honest with!"

"Even that inferior race, even that Sarkaz woman, dares to act so arrogantly towards you..."

Skadi still didn't respond, because she was too angry to speak.

Isamara, however, felt she had found the right direction and chose to continue speaking.

"I can give you exclusive access to your beloved, and make this world belong only to the two of you, so that no one will disturb you or steal your love from you."

"If you return to my place of origin, the Creator's incubation chamber, let us become one."

Upon hearing this, Skadi felt it was worth it to endure and listen to Him finish speaking, as this beast had actually revealed such important information.

"Nonsense. Such a thing would only incur Nautilus's disgust. He now favors me no less than the other two, and it is utterly absurd for you to insult the bond between us with such disgusting speculation."

Although Skadi and the other two do sometimes compete for Loting's affections, they have developed a subtle, unspoken understanding that makes them surprisingly united when Loting needs their support.

She did want to monopolize Loting's affections, but not in a way that disgusted her.

The serrated black greatsword pierced Isamara's body, signifying that Isamara had no more trump cards left to manipulate Skadi.

"Nautilus, I did it."

Skadi slowly opened her eyes and found herself lying in Lotin's palm.

"Congratulations, Skadi."

The giant's thick fingers affectionately brushed against Skadi's soft cheek, and Lotin felt proud of his hunter.

"Mr. Nautilus, the results of the system overhaul are in."

"The good news is that the system is basically functioning normally, but there is also bad news."

The doctor's expression turned quite solemn in an instant, as if expressing an unparalleled regret.

"The system's output power does not reach the rated level. The system model calculates that this will not be able to effectively cover all marine life, and can only reach 40% of the rated level."

"The speculation is that there are problems with both the energy source and the power lines. Even our once glorious civilization would have limited resources to allocate when the apocalypse comes..."

The doctor meant that there were problems with both places from the time they were built.

"The system has detected the 'newborn' life signals of the experimental subject and is calculating the feasibility of Option 2."

"Option 2 is more than 98% feasible and has passed the feasibility verification."

“Using the ‘initial point’ as the signal generation station can compensate for insufficient signal output power.”

"Incomplete nascent genes and biological structures have been detected. Please perform repair work in the culture tank..."

The cold system voice offered another alternative: it sensed Skadi's presence, or more precisely, the presence of Isamara within her.

"No, absolutely not. If we abandon this plan, I will slaughter Hai Si to death."

It's only natural that Lotin wouldn't want his partner to carry out such a dangerous plan, especially for him.

“No, Nautilus, I will go. I have always enjoyed your protection, and now I want to help you.”

"This time, I'll get you what you want."

Skadi did not hesitate at all. She was willing to try this plan to further integrate with Isamara, who had been completely suppressed by her. This might even promote her absorption of Isamara.

“What I want is your safety, Skadi. We have other ways to deal with Haizi.”

Lotin did not go along with Skadi's wishes. He could not allow his beloved to be sacrificed in the process. He never hesitated to shower his affection on this hunter who had given everything to him.

"Doctor, you have the authority to control this process, right?"

Skadi remained steadfast in her opinion.

“It is possible, but I do not recommend that you do it, Miss Skadi. If anything happens to you, Mr. Nautilus will be in great, great pain.”

Contrary to Isamara's description, the Doctor also did not want Skadi to have any accidents because of this.

“That’s enough, Miss Doctor.”

“Nautilus, I am your hunter. Since you want a large herd to use for your own purposes, then as your hunter, I should go and hunt down your prey.”

"Please allow your hunter to serve you."

"And please trust your hunter, I am not so weak as to be unable to tame a dying beast."

Skadi was determined. She knew her own body best, and she truly believed she had a great chance of success.

Lotin also knew that theoretically the risk of this matter was not great. The doctor could intervene through the central control system to deal with most of the unexpected factors and ensure that Skadi could absorb Isamara unilaterally. However, it was quite normal for him to be unwilling emotionally.

"Don't be reckless, my hunter, Skadi."

"I will stop this process at any time if something unexpected happens."

In the end, Lotin couldn't persuade Skadi otherwise, so he had to agree to let Skadi try. At least the mathematical expectation was on his side, and [Purification] could also provide a safety net for it.

"I will guard your cultivation tank during the fusion and absorption process, my hunter. No external force can disturb you in the slightest."

The safety system of the cultivation tank was destroyed by Maritus when it controlled the surface change, so Lotin must personally confront the Sealings, who will launch a fierce attack on the deep-sea hunter who will become their new master.

Protecting his companions is one of Nautilus's strengths, and perhaps even one of his primary duties.

“Those beasts wouldn’t even spill a drop of blood on the culture tank, I swear.”

The breeding tank containing the behemoth is in a fairly large space, and Lotin can defend it himself using the giant form of the [Scroll of Mountains and Seas].

"I believe in you, and please believe in me too."

"I will dedicate the entire flock to you, my dear."