Chapter 779 The Lucid King of the Deep Sea <TOC> Chapter 781 The Vertical Pupils Behind the Gate
Translator: SumTLMan
“Mistress, Raven reports from the perimeter, the spatial energy in the surrounding seas is extremely active. I’m afraid there are more than one wizard who has arrived at the Devil’s Sea through the planar passage,” said Lady Pei, adorned in a sumptuous purple gown and veiled with black pearls.
“The more, the merrier, wouldn’t you agree, Hulu?” Summer Dew Witch, nonchalantly perched upon her basket, chuckled, unfazed by the growing number of people.
Her basket creature — Hulu — flung open its ghastly maw lined with sharp teeth, uttering a grumbling sound, as if in response to its mistress’s question.
Lady Pei giggled behind her folding fan, agreeing inwardly. Despite there being only two of them from Summer Dew Ridge present, their concealed combat power was not something that could be matched simply by numbers.
The fact that Summer Dew Ridge had made the “Song of the Deep Sea,” a wizard organization that had long been among the top ten in the Southern Region, yield was enough to prove their strength.
In the midst of their seemingly casual conversation, the madness of the Leviathan had reached an extreme point.
In this sea area, which seemed on the brink of collapse, storms and thunder were like gentle breezes and drizzles compared to the more terrifying energy storms and spatial rifts.
The sea shelf was upheaved from the seabed, waves reaching several hundred meters high, the world was shrouded in darkness, lightning snakes danced wildly, and the energy storm shattered all living beings!
This scenario, comparable to the disaster of a demon god, conjured images of the apocalypse at a single glance.
In the midst of this earth-shattering moment, the wizards who could stand in this area all felt an overwhelming pressure, as if representing the will of the sea, descending from the heavens!
The raging sea, under this pressure, had also eased considerably. As if facing its true master, the surrounding surging water elements were surprisingly obedient.
The languid demeanor of Merayesha vanished in an instant, replaced with solemnity. Little demon Dachi, under his protection, was lying weakly on the ship. Even though Merayesha could shield him from the chaotic natural energy, this man-made pressure still needed to be endured by him.
On the other side, Lady Pei’s seemingly comfortable expression finally faded, glancing anxiously at Summer Dew Witch beside her.
However, Summer Dew Witch seemed blissfully unaware, propping up her chin and continuing to watch the Leviathan with a look of amusement. But from her slowly tightening legs, it could be seen that she wasn’t as calm as she seemed.
Even the Leviathan slowed its destructive speed, occasionally flashing a look of doubt. As a sea beast, it had a natural and strong control over the sea, but under this sudden pressure, its ability to manipulate the sea had slowed considerably.
This feeling was as if a more potent oceanic controller was looking down upon it.
Perhaps the only one who felt relaxed was “Big Fish Wizard” Sirius, who had retreated hundreds of miles away. He was no stranger to this pressure; it was the “Sea God” Florence, one of the two true knowledge wizards with the greatest combat power in the “Song of the Deep Sea”. Although he and Florence had disputes over the position on otherworldly life, they were, after all, part of the Song of the Deep Sea and were bound to be on the same front in this incident.
Sea God Florence, the epitome of marine wizards. It can be said that within the Southern Region, lifeforms capable of contending with Florence in the vast ocean have become extremely scarce. The mere arrival of his imposing presence has already brought the sea to a standstill, silencing its roars, a testament to his formidable might.
“What will Lord Sea God do?” Merayesha thought quietly, steering his ship aside. Perhaps it was time to uncover the answers… why were the people of the Song of the Deep Sea and Summer Dew Ridge all focusing on this Leviathan? Moreover, what was the secret of Silver Palm Island?
The same question was also voiced by Lady Pei, “Mistress, what will Lord Sea God do next?”
Summer Dew Witch beside her retained her excessively naive and adorable expression, but the pupils of her eyes, darting around without finding a proper position, occasionally revealed a chilling malice and morbidity.
“He’s probably… about to open the door?”
Lady Pei’s eyes flickered, “Can Lord Sea God open the door that connects to the Vision Space?”
Summer Dew Witch shook her head, “Aside from the Leviathan, the designated gatekeeper, no other creature can perceive the existence of that door, even legendary wizards cannot.”
Lady Pei understood this too. If it were not for the prophecy wizard seeing the door here through the Wheel of Time, they would not have known that the entrance to the Vision Space was right here.
“So how will Lord Sea God open this door?”
Summer Dew Witch turned her head with a look of innocence, “Who knows? There must be a way, Florence is a cunning old fox after all.”
The naive expression lasted only for a few seconds before it crumbled, she spoke to the strange creature in the basket beneath her in an odd tone, “Hulu, since Florence has arrived, we must prepare to drive.”
“Hulu Bus received! Will definitely grab the first-class parking area!”
As their conversation ended, more people arrived. Unlike Sea God Florence, who had always stayed hidden, this group brazenly emerged from the planar passage and headed towards Silver Palm Island.
They came from various wizard organizations: Night Whisper Forest, Storm Valley, Uto Academy… even large wizard organizations had representatives, such as Sky Mechanical City, Savage Grottoes, Magic Flute Monastery…
Close to a hundred wizards paused in the weaker regions of the energy storm. They inquired about the situation here while secretly engaging in some undisclosed activities.
However, most of these individuals were formal wizards, while true knowledge wizards were as rare as phoenix feathers and unicorn horns, practically invisible. It’s not that they didn’t want to come, but because a majority of the true knowledge wizards had been dragged into Lord Mengke’s plan and couldn’t emerge from the Abyss.
Seeing so many wizards appear, Lady Pei felt a bit apprehensive, even though she believed she had the confidence to withstand them.
Summer Dew Witch whispered to Lady Pei, “They’re probing for specifics about this place, aren’t they? Dispatch a message via Raven to them, telling them… that there’s a vision space here, inside which lies a…”
“A strategic-level Mysterious Object!”
Lady Pei’s pupils constricted, she hastily cautioned, “Mistress, should we be revealing this information now? We hold the upper hand if we keep it under wraps.”
“Do you believe that with Florence here, obtaining what’s inside would be a simple feat? Only by muddying the waters can we secure our advantage.”
After listening, Lady Pei fell silent for a moment before finally nodding in agreement.
Before long, word spread that a strategic-level Mysterious Object resided on Silver Palm Island. As soon as the news broke, the atmosphere was akin to boiling oil into which boiling water was poured; everyone was stirred into a frenzy.
What does “strategic-level” mean? It refers to resources not to be mobilized lightly. Each activation could cause sweeping shifts and transformations on the scene.
Although there’s no concrete classification system for Mysterious Objects in the Southern Region, these unique strategic-level entities are nonetheless singled out. The strategic-level Mysterious Objects publicly disclosed in the Southern Region are incredibly rare. Each one is at the heart of a major wizarding organization’s heritage, like the Endless Corridor of Sky Mechanical City!
If the rumor held true, and a strategic-level Mysterious Object indeed existed here, it would likely be the grandest event in the Devil’s Sea since the planar fusion three years ago.
Upon hearing the news, the Song of the Deep Sea was probably the most exasperated.
However, with things already at this point, Sirius didn’t have other methods to alter the situation, but he was rubbing his hands together, resolute:
The planar fusion three years ago ended in failure. He played the part of a villain, gaining nothing, and ultimately attracting the persistent tail of the Extreme Sect. This time, he was determined to secure this Mysterious Object for the Song of the Deep Sea!
The several thousand miles of sea surrounding Silver Palm Island became a chaotic gathering place for wizards.
Yet, right in the heart of Silver Palm Island, a new change was taking place.
In the midst of the energy collapse, the Leviathan paused. Since detecting the presence of a higher-ranking sea controller earlier, it had grown even more restless. As a top-ranked predator in the food chain of the deep sea, the Leviathan was far from a docile creature. It was born a king of the sea. The audacity of someone intruding into its territory infuriated it!
However, with its feeble spiritual perception, the Leviathan could not discern the source of this overpowering pressure. Bereft of an outlet for its burgeoning emotions, it could only continue its frantic onslaught against the door that remained invisible to others.
Regrettably, the door stood steadfast, unbowed amidst the obscure perception.
At this moment, the Leviathan suddenly heard the pulse of the ocean, as if the god of the sea was whispering tenderly into its ear, “Are you angry? Fooled by an unknown entity, it infuriates you, doesn’t it?”
“You’re so enraged that you wish to demolish that door, yet you can’t.”
“Even if you could demolish it, would your rage dissipate? Sadly, it won’t.”
“What could quell the wildfire in your heart? It would be total obliteration – not only the destruction of the door, but everything behind it. Only then can the unknown entity manipulating you feel pain.”
These words pierced the Leviathan’s heart like sharp daggers. It found the whispers annoying, but the message struck a chord. Indeed, demolishing the door only served as an emotional outlet, it didn’t provide any further utility. What it truly desired was to inflict pain on the entity controlling it from behind the scenes.
Unconsciously, the Leviathan wondered, ‘What should I do then?’
The pulse of the sea seemed to pick up on the Leviathan’s silent inquiry, responding in an even gentler tone, “Pry open that door, then turn everything inside into chaos. Only then can you vent your indignation and fury…”
Pry open the door?
“Yes, open the door. Once opened, you can destroy everything beyond it, and then you’ll attain absolute freedom, no longer haunted by the existence of this door…”
The Leviathan, already teetering on the edge of madness, didn’t question the advice whispered into its ear. It readily accepted the suggestion.
The objective shifted from demolishing the door to prying it open!
Chapter 779 The Lucid King of the Deep Sea <TOC> Chapter 781 The Vertical Pupils Behind the Gate