Chapter 235 [The City of Giant Woods] The first dive
After this.
Xia En raised several questions related to [City of Giant Trees] and [Sea of Annihilation].
Ji Ya told the truth truthfully. If there was something she didn't know about, she would not pretend to understand, but would try her best to tell her speculations as pertinently as possible.
The gentle attitude makes people feel like a spring breeze.
It has to be said that [Nuanxue] is indeed an organization similar to the House of Everything on the [Sea of Annihilation].
This conversation alone gave Xia En a more comprehensive understanding of the [Sea of Annihilation].
At this moment.
The [Nuanxue] leading the way suddenly slowed down, and the sailors on the ship also looked wary.
“Captain Shane, here we are.”
Jiya said: "Under this sea water is the [City of Giant Woods]."
Xia En knew the reason why the crew of the [Nuanxue] showed such an attitude.
On the way here, Jiya explained to him...
Over the years, the behavior of the tree people in [City of Giant Trees] has become increasingly crazier, and they even began to be obsessed with the things on the sea. Ships attack.
They will use thick vines and branches to drag the ship into the sea water, just like what giant beasts in the deep sea would do.
Of course, the tree people may not respond so quickly.
But just sailing in this sea area makes the sailors uneasy, worried that they may encounter attacks from the sea at any time.
Xia En took the initiative and said: "Mrs. Jiya, just bring it here."
"Let us solve the next thing ourselves."
Ji Ya did not hesitate and nodded: "Okay."
"Then we'll leave first. Captain Xia En, please pay attention to your own safety."
With that said, Jiya took out an orange-red crystal and handed it to him.
“If you really encounter an irresistible danger, crush this crystal and we will come to the rescue as soon as possible.”
“But at that time, there will definitely be a fee. Oh~”
Obviously, this crystal can have the effect of notifying Ji Ya and asking for help.
Come to think of it, this is also part of the search and rescue business of [Nuanxue].
Xia En put away the crystal and said with a smile: "I hope I won't need it."
"Anyway, thank you Mrs. Jiya for your kindness. If you need it in the future, If you need help, you can always come to me.”
For a fourth-level mystic to say this to a fifth-level mystic, it sounds a bit arrogant.
But for some reason, Jia Ya didn't find it strange, as if... Xia En did have the potential to fulfill his promise?
It didn't take long.
Jiya returned to the [Nuanxue] and ordered to leave the area.
Her adopted sister Lucy couldn't help but said as she looked at the [Black Swan] getting further away behind her.
"Sister, won't you stop trying to persuade them?"
"With their strength, how can they be enemies with those tree people? Don't ask us to take risks to save them."
Although Lucy has a bit of a venomous tongue, she is still kind-hearted in nature.
Otherwise, why would she persuade Xia En and the others to leave?
"This is Captain Shane's own decision. There is no need for outsiders like us to meddle in other people's business."
"Some things you say will offend others."
“And…”
Jiya recalled the confidence in Xia En's demeanor and tone just now, and chuckled: "Maybe, they really have the confidence to explore the [City of Giant Woods]!"
"Hmph... I wonder. ”
Lucy was a little unconvinced. She had seen many arrogant captains, which eventually led to the destruction of the ship and the death of people.
In her opinion, Xia En is also one of them.
Lucy whispered: "Maybe we will receive their distress signal before long."
Although the other crew members of the [Nuanxue] did not speak, they all had similar thoughts in their hearts.
The strength of the fourth level is already considered good in other sea areas.
But in the special sea area of [Sea of Annihilation], it is really not enough to see.
……
……
Xia En was neither informed nor curious about the thoughts of the crew of the "Warm Snow".
He first sailed the boat to a relatively safe location.
Then, Xia En came to the captain's cabin with ease and sat on the large captain's chair.
【The projection will be based on the current position of the ship. 】
【Start diving? 】
"Submarine, start!"
The familiar feeling of weightlessness suddenly hit him, and chaotic lights and shadows flashed in front of Xia En's eyes.
What is different from the usual snorkeling is that the surrounding scene has become a bit psychedelic.
The aroma of Ruoyouruowu spreads in the sea water.
Everything around us becomes more colorful and delicate, whether it is color, light and shadow, taste or smell, it becomes dazzling.
It's like the underwater world that I'm usually tired of seeing suddenly turns into a beautiful picture.
It is like being under the influence of a magic potion that can produce hallucinations, seeing the whole world as a more fantastical dream.
To put it simply, it is like eating a feast of mushrooms.
"...Is this?"
Xia En felt a little confused.
During his countless previous dives, he had indeed heard and seen some unusual sights.
But this is the first time for me to have such a violent and obvious hallucination.
Different visions seem to be related to the sea area where [Submarine] is located.
Could this be some kind of metaphor?
Fortunately, this situation of "seeing a villain" did not last long.
In just two breaths, Xia En's vision returned to normal, and he was able to see the entire city of giant trees clearly.
What comes into view is a green city.
It is different from underwater ruins such as [Coral City], [Rusted Waste City] and [Emerald Ancient City].
[City of Giant Trees] Although it is called a "city", there are actually no traces of buildings or streets built by humans.
Some are just countless, huge and dense trees.
Looking down from above, [City of Giant Trees] looks like an endless underwater forest.
The mutated branches, leaves and vines have a soft texture like seaweed, swaying gently in the sea water.
It is like blood vessels and veins, connecting all the trees together into a huge green network.
In the center of the entire city, there is a giant tree.
It was a giant tree that was so huge that it was indescribable, and its boundaries could not even be seen, just like a huge mountain range!
This giant tree is like the heart and core of the entire [City of Giant Trees].
Other trees seem to be branches branched out from it, still slowly but surely spreading and expanding farther away.
Seeing this scene, Xia En couldn't help but feel a little lost.
Although he had heard about the magnificence of this city from Ji Ya, he still couldn't help but be amazed after seeing it with his own eyes.
Unless you see it with your own eyes, it is difficult for people to believe that there is such a city made of forest under the sea.
At the same time, Xia En became even more convinced that the [City of Giant Trees] was related to the elves.
Honestly.
Compared to the [Emerald Holy City], the current [City of Giant Trees] is more in line with Xia En's imagination of the city where the elves live.
"In this case, there should be an Elf Temple in this city."
Xia En's eyes brightened slightly and he looked at the giant tree in the center of the city.
Normally, special buildings like the [Elf Temple] are often placed in the core area.
Thinking of this, Xia En no longer hesitated, swayed, and dived downwards.
After being promoted to the fourth level and receiving the talent of [Deep Sea Body], his traveling speed in sea water increased a lot again. Due to the existence of tree people, Xia En did not stupidly go straight to the giant tree.
Instead, we chose an area that was neither too remote nor too central to dive.
After getting closer to the woods, Xia En felt the magic of this city even more.
Everywhere you look, there are towering giant trees that you have never seen before. The huge leafy crowns are cascading in the sea water, and the turquoise leaves are fresh and tender.
Below, you can also see many tall and short trees and vibrant vines.
The fresh and active breath of life spreads in the sea water.
It would not be too novel to see this scene on any island.
But you know, this is under the sea!
The water pressure alone in sea water at this depth is not something that ordinary vegetation can withstand.
Not to mention, the immersion in sea water, the lack of sunlight, and the salt content of the soil are all environmental factors that are fatal to trees.
Xia En really couldn’t figure out how this forest could survive in the sea.
Xia En swam to one of the big trees and gently picked off a leaf with his hands.
The texture of the leaves is different from the leaves on the island, as if they have become softer and smoother.
It feels a bit like slippery seaweed.
"The physiological structure of these trees has probably undergone changes."
Xia En speculated: "But why are its leaves still green in color?"
Based on his superficial biological knowledge, in dim light environments, the chlorophyll in vegetation will gradually decrease and appear dark green or dark black in color.
-This is also the color of seaweed.
At this depth, very little sunlight can penetrate to the bottom of the sea.
Theoretically, it should not be enough for plants to carry out photosynthesis.
For a moment, doubts arose in Xia En's mind, and his eyes were in a trance for no reason. The green leaves suddenly turned dark and dry.
But in the next moment.
The leaves turned green and tender again.
"...Huh?"
Xia En frowned slightly: "What's going on?"
An indescribable strange feeling lingered in my heart, but There is no way to know the source of this strange feeling.
Then, Xia En touched the branches and trunk of the big tree again.
It still feels smooth and greasy, which makes people feel some instinctive discomfort.
But other than that, it doesn't seem to be much different from ordinary trees.
The strong vitality proves that it is still surviving tenaciously and vividly.
"Is this the miracle of life?"
Xia En muttered in his heart: "In order to survive, these trees have evolved the ability to survive underwater?"
Strictly speaking.
The transformation from human beings to sea people is such a "miracle of life."
It's just that it was the result of some kind of taboo experiment.
Behind the scenes are countless bloody failure cases.
Xia En really finds it hard to believe that these trees evolved into what they are today on their own.
And soon, Xia En discovered another anomaly -
This underwater forest is a little too quiet!
In a normal forest, there will be a very rich ecosystem, from birds and insects to small rodents and giant predators...
Different creatures play different roles, and together they Constitutes a forest ecosystem.
Underwater, even a city like [Coral City] with coral monsters will have its own ecological circle.
But at this time.
In this [City of Giant Woods], there is deathly silence all around.
Except for the swaying branches and leaves, Xia En could not see any movement.
Nothing.
Small fish, shrimps, crabs, cat's eye snails... not even coral polyps.
A chill suddenly surged in Xia En's heart.
In such a vibrant forest, there is not even a single living creature?
This is obviously unreasonable.
Xia En could not help but think of what Jiya said about the custom of tree people offering sacrifices to the [Giant Wood God].
He originally thought that the targets of the tree people were the slightly larger sea creatures.
But now it seems that they include all living creatures in the category of sacrifice.
"Life Forbidden Zone..."
Xia En murmured: "This is the real Life Forbidden Zone!"
"But why does [Giant Wood God] do this? ?”
It is simply unrealistic to say that these creatures have taken over the living space of the forest.
In the natural environment, the relationship between animals and plants is complementary.
But the [Giant Wood God] wants to create a space where only trees exist, allowing the trees to expand and multiply infinitely, and sweep away all other creatures within the range.
It feels like...
Virus?
Yes, it’s a virus!
An extremely xenophobic virus that constantly pollutes the ocean!
As for this strong breath of life, it is just a seemingly beautiful outer skin.
Due to some understanding of the gods, Xia En couldn't help but think of a deeper level.
“Since this city is related to elves, is there any connection between [Giant Wood God] and [Elf Goddess]?”
“Or, [Giant Wood God] is [Giant Wood God] Elf Goddess] One of the incarnations of will”
Different incarnations of a god will have different names.
For example, in the Hui religion, some people call the Lord of Hui the [Holy Sun God], while others call him the [Infinite Star God].
As for the current situation of [City of Giant Trees], it is difficult for Xia En not to associate it with gods.
Rumble——
At this moment, a violent vibration came from below.
Shane looked intently.
In the forest, a big tree suddenly rose from the ground, its roots and branches fluttering in the sea water, and it rumbled towards Xia En.
A pair of dark green eye sockets appeared above the tree trunk.
A large mouth was opened at the lower part.
It roared in a hoarse voice.
"For the gift of the giant wood god!"
"Outsiders, become part of a greater existence!"
Treant!
The figure that suddenly appeared was a tree man.
I think it was Xia En's wandering around that attracted its attention.
This was the first time for Xia En to see this strange race.
From the appearance point of view, it barely has a human outline, with many branches twisted to form arms, and the roots turned into legs.
Combined with that tall body, rushing in like this does have a lot of pressure.
However, Xia En, who has experienced many battles, is not someone to be trifled with.
He rushed towards the tree man in front of him without dodging.
(End of this chapter)