Chapter 266 [The Lord of the Deep] will finally wake up
The seawater with a depth of 8,500 meters is an area that sunlight can never reach.
Never-ending 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, giant things 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 thing clearly.
But just such a startling glance made him feel a great sense of oppression, as if it was difficult to even breathe.
Phobia of giant objects.
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 did not have 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, Renault turned around and saw 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 looked 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 that normal people should have when encountering a deep-sea monster?
Is it his problem, or is it the problem of William and the others?
For Renault to be a major of the Federation, of course he is not a stupid person. 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!
Reynold suddenly felt his throat was a little dry, and turned his head stiffly, looking in the direction of the sound.
Squeak——
The handle that controls the gate is turning on its own.
But he blinked, and the gate returned to its original shape, motionless.
"...Is this?"
Reno suddenly felt horrified and asked William and the others: "Did you hear any strange noises?"
"I seemed to hear someone. They were knocking on the cabin, and someone was turning the handle of the gate..."
His tone was urgent, revealing strong uneasiness.
This is the performance when one’s sanity continues to decline and is on the verge of madness.
William glanced at Renault and said in a soft, soothing voice.
"Major Renault, calm down."
"It is extremely normal to have auditory and visual hallucinations when witnessing this thing 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 maintained his clarity of mind, but he could feel the protection of this sacred power The effect is gradually waning.
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 Underworld] divided his flesh and blood among his nine descendants before falling into a long sleep. .”
"And these heirs continue to multiply and grow, and then there are [Sirs of Yousui] in various deep seas."
"However, after generations of reproduction, the bloodline of [Sirs of Yousui] is actually fading. Become weaker."
"Some [Subjects of Yousui] can even defeat second- and third-level Mysteries."
"But those [First Generation Species]. They are still the closest existence to the [Profound Lord]. They live in the deep sea that no one knows, and seem to be waiting for a certain moment to come."
Hearing these words, Renault opened his eyes slightly. , murmured in disbelief.
"So, we dived into this trench just for..."
William confessed directly: "Yes, we are here precisely for the [first generation species] of [The Lord of the Deep]."
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 ten thousand 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 [Qianyuan] suddenly trembled.
Reno 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 on the glass window, and their expressions changed slightly.
Reno's peripheral vision glanced outside the window and saw the existence appearing in the sea water.
That is an extremely thick tentacle.
This tentacle alone is thicker than the diameter of the [Qianyuan].
William shouted: "Quick! Turn on the external lighting system!"
Reno subconsciously did as he said.
As the light spread in the sea water, the three of them were able to see——
The surface of the tentacles had a fine structure like fine metal scales, and the rough and complicated protrusions could be seen. To the faint dark blue lines.
Those lines vaguely form the shape of eyeballs.
"This pattern... this pattern..."
Dr. Huo Xing murmured excitedly: "It is indeed the first generation species of [Netherworld Lord]!"
Crazy flashed in his eyes, With words in his mouth, he 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 murderous intent in these eyes!
William took a deep breath and asked coldly.
"I guessed it right, Huo Xing, you joined the [Truth Society], right?"
"[The Truth Society!]"
Renault's expression changed in an instant, and he looked at Huo Xing warily.
Of course he has heard of the name of the [Truth Society], and also knows that its members are 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 before 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 coldly at Two people: "So, are you going to take action against 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 [First Generation Species], and his mission will be completed.
As he said that, Huo Xing stared at William again and sneered.
"Besides, as a believer of [Youshu Sect], do you have a simple purpose in participating in the deep dive plan?"
"You have the nerve to accuse me?"
"...[Netherworld Sect?]"
Reynold was stunned again.
This sect is not much less famous than 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?
Reno's expression was stiff and he felt a little numb.
“You say that I am a believer of [Youshu Sect], you have to show evidence!”
William said calmly: "Otherwise, this is a provocation to the Deep Sea Church!"
Huo Xing snorted coldly: "Huh! Who doesn't know that you [The Deep Sea Sect] and the Deep Sea Church have the same origin?"
“Perhaps even the current archbishop is a member of the [Netherworld Sect]?”
“You came to the deep sea just to witness the descendants of the [Netherworld Lord] 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 [First Generation Species] was looming.
Its shape is somewhat similar to a giant squid.
Under the fusiform torso, there are many flexible tentacles, which are incredibly large.
And 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?
Reno 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, and that's the head..."
"...a person?"
William shook his head and said as if he was under self-hypnosis: "Impossible! Absolutely impossible!"
"That is the power of the [Netherworld Master]..."
Just as Huo Xing said, William is actually a profound believer hidden in the Deep Sea Church.
That’s why he couldn’t accept even more that the [First Generation Species] of [Lord of the Deep] 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.
Whether it is a human 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.
"Huh?"
Huo Xing frowned: "What's going on?"
He looked at the darkness outside the window, feeling an indescribable sense of fear and rejection. It came to mind 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 due to a lighting malfunction.
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 stared 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.
Unintelligible noises and 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 [Lord of the Deep].
Obviously, this battle that took place in the deep sea was actually the devouring of each other by the [Heirs of Yousui].
And when they swallow other members 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 this chapter)