We Agreed To Set Sail and Become the Ruler of the Deep Sea?

Chapter 266: The Lord of the Underworld will finally wake up

The sea water at a depth of 8,500 meters is an area that sunlight can never reach.

Endless darkness and dead silence are the main themes here.

However, at this time, in this sea area that was supposed to be a restricted area for life, huge objects appeared moving.

Through the solid glass window, the three of them could see some shadowy outlines emerging from the thick and deep sea water.

It looked like some kind of slippery and strange tentacle, wandering silently in the darkness.

"That...what is it?"

Due to the narrow field of vision, Renault was unable to see the entirety of the giant object clearly.

But just such a startling glance made him feel a great sense of oppression, as if it was difficult to even breathe.

Macrophobia.

It refers to the fear of huge creatures that are far larger than oneself.

For no reason, Renault thought of this concept that was proposed by someone unknown.

In the past, Renault felt that he had no such symptoms.

But when he caught a glimpse of the existence outside the glass window, Renault realized...

That's because none of the "giants" he had seen before were huge enough!

Only in the face of those truly behemoths can human beings understand their own smallness and weakness from the bottom of their hearts.

However, when Renault turned around and looked, he found that the other two companions in the submersible were not as panicked as he was.

Quite the opposite.

Dr. Huo Xing's eyes suddenly burst into light, and he stared intently into the depths of the sea.

It didn't look like he was observing a giant beast in the deep sea, but like a lustful evil spirit peering at a beautiful woman.

Priest William also did not show fear on his face. Instead, he smiled with a smile on his face, desire and excitement in his eyes, and whispered something in his mouth.

Seeing this scene, Renault couldn't help but feel a little confused.

Is this the reaction a normal person should have when encountering a monster from the deep?

Is it his problem or William's problem?

Renault was certainly not a stupid person to be able to become a major of the Federation. After thinking about it for a moment, a sudden realization suddenly arose in his heart -

William and Huo Xing's participation in this deep dive operation was definitely not just for scientific research purposes.

Only I stupidly got involved and was completely kept in the dark.

Boom!

Boom!

Suddenly, Renault heard some unusual noises.

Moreover, this sound comes from inside the diving cabin!

Renault suddenly felt his throat was a little dry. He turned his head stiffly and looked in the direction of the sound.

Squeak—

The handle that controls the gate is rotating on its own.

But he blinked, and the gate returned to its original position, motionless.

"…This is?"

Renault was immediately horrified and asked William and William, "Have you heard any strange noises?"

"I seemed to hear someone knocking on the cabin, and someone turning the handle of the gate..."

His tone was urgent, revealing strong uneasiness.

This is a sign of sanity constantly falling and being on the verge of madness.

William glanced at Renault and said in a soft, soothing voice.

"Major Reno, calm down."

"It is extremely normal to have auditory and visual hallucinations when witnessing something like this from the deep sea."

Then, William whispered to himself again.

"However, even a specially trained and tenacious explorer like you feels so much pressure."

"It seems that the rumors about this trench are indeed true."

Under the influence of divine magic, Renault barely managed to maintain his clarity of mind, but he could feel that the protective effect of this divine power was gradually weakening.

Even so, Renault couldn't help but ask.

"What rumor is it?"

At this time, Huo Xing next to him said: "According to legend, [The Lord of the Deep] divided his flesh and blood among his nine descendants before falling into a long sleep."

"And these descendants continued to multiply and grow, and then there were [Netherworld Descendants] in various deep seas."

"However, after generations of reproduction, the bloodline of [Yousui's descendants] is actually fading and weakening."

"Some of the [Subjects of Yousui] can even defeat second- and third-level mystical practitioners."

"But those [first-generation species] are still the closest existence to the [Lord of the Deep]. They live in the deep and deep sea that no one knows about, and they seem to be waiting for a certain moment to arrive."

Hearing these words, Renault opened his eyes slightly and murmured in disbelief.

"So, we dived into this trench just to..."

William confessed directly: "Yes, we are here precisely for the [First Generation Seed] of [Netherworld Lord]."

To be honest, after learning the true purpose of William and Huo Xing, Renault felt even more incredible.

Just to see the legendary [first-generation species], the two of them were willing to risk their lives and dive into the deep sea 10,000 meters below, regardless of the possibility of death.

This...what is this picture?

It is understandable that Huo Xing is willing to devote his life to scientific research.

Then, as the priest of the Deep Sea Church, why does William care so much about the [Lord of the Deep]?

Buzz —

At this moment, the cabin of the [Qianyuan] suddenly trembled.

Renault knew that this was caused by the fluctuation of water flow outside the submersible, and he couldn't help but look panicked.

At this depth, if the [Abyss] is attacked by a deep-sea monster, even if there is only a little damage, there is absolutely no reason to survive.

At this time, William and Huo Xing's eyes were still outside the glass window, and their expressions changed slightly.

Renault's peripheral vision glanced outside the window and saw the existence appearing in the sea water.

It was an extremely thick tentacle.

This tentacle alone is thicker than the diameter of the [Qianyuan].

William shouted: "Quick! Turn on the external lighting system!"

Renault subconsciously did as he said.

As the light spread in the water, the three of them could see—

The surface of the wrist has a fine structure like fine metal scales, and faint dark blue lines can be seen between the rough and complex protrusions.

Those lines faintly formed the shapes of eyeballs.

"This texture...this texture..."

Dr. Huo Xing murmured excitedly: "It is indeed the first generation species of [Netherworld Lord]!"

Madness flashed in his eyes, he muttered words, and began to write down the patterns with pen and paper.

He also wrote down a lot of strange formulas, as if he was calculating and deriving something.

Looking carefully, there is some kind of waterfall-like data flow flowing through the surface of Huo Xing's eyeballs.

Seeing this scene, William frowned suddenly and took a deep look at Huo Xing.

There is actually murderous intent in this look!

William took a deep breath and asked coldly.

"I guessed it right, Huo Xing, you joined the [Truth Society], right?"

"[Truth Society!]"

Renault's expression changed in an instant, and he looked at Huo Xing warily.

Of course he had heard of the name of the [Truth Society] and knew that its members were all unscrupulous lunatics. In fact, sometimes there is only a thin line between madness and genius.

Therefore, the more scholars who have made great achievements in their respective fields, the more likely they are to fall into the arms of the [Truth Society].

When Huo Xing said that he was "willing to give everything for the truth", Renault had vague doubts.

It wasn't until he heard William's words at this time that Renault was completely sure of this.

Unexpectedly, when faced with the questioning of the two men, Huo Xing directly confessed: "Yes, I have become a believer in 'truth' a long time ago."

He looked at the two of them coldly: "So, are you going to attack me?"

"Don't forget, this is under the deep sea!"

"As long as you dare to take action, we will all die here."

Huo Xing was obviously sure that William would not start a war under the sea, so he exposed his identity unscrupulously.

He has some special means of transmitting information. He only needs to pass on the data analysis of the [first-generation species], and his mission will be completed.

With that said, Huo Xing stared at William again and sneered.

"Besides, as a believer of [Netherworld Religion], does your purpose of participating in the deep-diving plan be simple?"

"You have the nerve to talk to me?"

"…[Netherworld Sect?]"

Renault was stunned again.

The reputation of this sect is not much less than that of the Truth Society.

What they believe in is the [Profound Lord] under the deep sea.

But in ordinary people's perception, this is obviously a dangerous and weird cult!

There are only three people in this [Qianyuan].

It turns out that one is a mad scientist from the "Truth Society" and the other is a cultist from the "Netherworld Sect".

Are you the only honest person in the Federation?

Renault's expression was stiff and he felt a little numb.

"You say that I am a believer of [Youshu Sect], but you have to show evidence!"

William said calmly: "Otherwise, this would be a provocation to the Deep Sea Church!"

Huo Xin snorted coldly: "Hmph! Who doesn't know that your [Netherworld Sect] and the Deep Sea Church have the same origin?"

"Perhaps even today's archbishop is a member of the [Netherworld Sect], right?"

"Isn't it that you came to the deep sea to witness the descendants of [Lord of the Deep] with your own eyes?"

William fell silent, his eyes becoming colder.

On the side, Renault felt a chill in his heart.

He is just a young major, and he doesn't want to know so many secrets.

According to common sense, the more he knows, the greater the possibility that he will be silenced!

Just when Renault was frightened, he glanced out of the corner of his eye and suddenly saw some unusual scenes and exclaimed.

"Wait a minute... Look, there seems to be something behind this [first-generation species]?"

Hearing this, William and the two temporarily calmed down the tense atmosphere and turned to look out the window.

I saw that in the chaotic and dark sea water, the huge figure of the [First Generation Species] was looming.

Its shape is somewhat similar to a giant squid.

Under the fusiform torso, there are numerous flexible tentacles, which are incredibly large.

But behind it, there followed a dark and uncertain shadow.

Black Shadow's body size is much smaller than that of the [First Generation Species], but compared to ordinary people, it still needs to be described as "huge".

The black shadow launched raids on the [First Generation Species] again and again.

It seems that every collision will tear a piece of flesh and blood from the [first-generation species].

As for the attack of the black shadow, [the first generation species] also tried its best to resist, but it seemed to be of no avail.

Looking at that scene, it was as if they were chasing and hunting this [first-generation species]!

Both William and Huo Xing stared at this scene with their eyes widened in shock.

That is the [First Generation Seed] among [The Descendants of Yousui]!

The deep sea is their home!

What kind of existence has the ability to hunt the first-generation descendants of [The Lord of the Deep] in such deep seas?

Renault was also shocked and his scalp was numb, and he murmured.

"Why does that figure look more and more like...a person?"

"Those are the limbs, that's the head..."

"…people?"

William shook his head and said like self-hypnosis: "Impossible! Absolutely impossible!"

"That's the power of [Netherworld Lord]..."

Just as Huo Xing said, William is actually a profound believer hidden in the Deep Sea Church.

Therefore, he was even more unable to accept that the [First Generation Species] of [Netherworld Lord] were being hunted by some kind of existence.

On the other side.

Huo Xing stared intently at the black shadow behind the [First Generation Species], a strange look flashing in his eyes.

Regardless of whether it is a human being or another creature, as long as its information and data can be recorded, it will be of great help to the research of the [Truth Society].

But in the next moment.

As the undercurrent surged, the glass window in front of the three people suddenly fell into darkness.

"Um?"

Huo Xing frowned: "What's going on?"

He looked at the darkness outside the window, and an indescribable feeling of fear and rejection surged into his heart almost instantly.

It's as if a person is defenseless and suddenly encounters a fierce beast on a narrow road, and his instinctive hairs stand on end.

Soon, Huo Xing suddenly discovered that the darkness was not a lighting failure.

But...

There is a corner of a figure blocking the window of the [Qianyuan].

As the figure moved, a huge eye slowly appeared outside the glass.

A giant from the deep sea was looking at them through the window!

In this brief moment, Huo Xing's eyes almost widened to the limit, and turbulent thoughts roared in his mind.

He didn't know if he felt scared now, and even temporarily lost the ability to judge his own emotions.

He could only watch helplessly as this giant stared at him with eyes from the abyss.

Incomprehensible noises, unimaginable lights and shadows flooded into Huo Xing's mind one after another.

The more you see and know, the easier it is to go crazy.

"You...you are..."

Huo Xing's eyeballs burst open, and two lines of blood and tears flowed from his eyes.

He wanted to say something more, but William on the side would not give him such a chance.

With a "chi" sound, Huo Xing's head was cut off by William's sword.

When William looked at the giant figure outside the glass window, he showed an extremely fanatical expression, and even fell to his knees and uttered some words like babble.

"Lord, are you finally coming back?"

Because he felt that this giant also carried the power of [Netherworld Lord].

It is obvious that this battle that took place in the deep sea was actually the devouring of each other by the [Heirs of Yousui].

And when they devour others of the same kind, doesn't it mean...

Will [Lord of the Underworld] become whole again and wake up from his long sleep?

(End of chapter)