Translator: CinderTL
Gulp!
Several days later.
Bubbles of water rose from the front of the black palace as the giant octopus attempted to command the newly subdued Murloc Warriors.
"Sha!!"
The sound echoed, sending ripples through the water.
One by one, the Murloc Warriors stood guard, scattered throughout Riftsea Canyon.
Using his mental link to see everything clearly, Chen Feng stood near the Sea Eye at the bottom of the deep chasm, his Dark Dream Mark already activated.
This journey to the Dead Crow Secret Realm had been immensely rewarding, and he could leave now.
But there was one more thing he needed to investigate.
His gaze turned to the silver-robed Archbishop Gali of the Church, who was leading several members of the Storm Church in reinforcing the seal.
Flashes of light periodically erupted from them, sometimes taking the form of storm lightning, sometimes freezing into frost patterns.
This awakened a lingering pressure, which Chen Feng could vaguely sense was incredibly powerful.
It felt like a mysterious factor had been stirred, similar to residual Spirituality, or perhaps the gaze of some mighty being had turned their attention here.
Buzz!!
Suddenly, the ocean's energy surged again, spreading across the Sea Eye.
Focusing his gaze, Chen Feng saw that the seal's shimmering barrier was a kaleidoscope of colors, adorned with flame and frost patterns, as well as lightning and storm motifs.
It resembled a massive, rainbow-hued crystal wall, hundreds of meters across, perfectly covering the Sea Eye.
"Residual Divine Power?"
Chen Feng narrowed his eyes, suspecting this was the residual Divine Power Bishop Gali had mentioned earlier, the kind that needed a ritual to awaken.
It was a level beyond even angels.
Even when True Gods slumbered, they left behind methods to preserve their power.
Because of this, Chen Feng could sense his Perception being suppressed by an invisible force.
This wasn't just due to the awakened residual pressure in the area, but also largely because of the seal's barrier.
It was like a fundamental law of the world, forcibly locking down all power and weakening or suppressing any attempts at observation or interference.
He even suspected that even without his intervention, the humanoid phantom with bat wings wouldn't easily break through the seal. Otherwise, why would it have spent so much effort manipulating the Mermen Clan here?
Buzz!!
For a long time, the seal remained reinforced.
Perhaps because he carried the so-called Storm Blessing, Bishop Gali and the others hadn't taken any precautions against him, focusing entirely on the ritual.
Lost in thought, Chen Feng remained silent, standing quietly to the side.
Finally, the invisible fluctuations suddenly dissipated.
The multicolored light on the seal's barrier faded, signaling the end of Bishop Gali's ritual. The storm Spirituality radiating from him slowly receded.
"The seal on this Abyssal Sea Passage should hold for the time being," he said softly. The other four members of the Storm Church breathed a sigh of relief.
The Nether Sea was a land of the dead, a source of pollution. If the seal had truly been breached, the consequences would have been unimaginable.
He spoke softly, and the other four members of the Storm Church breathed a sigh of relief.
The Nether Sea was a land of the dead, a source of corruption. If its seal were truly breached, the consequences would be unimaginable.
Noticing their expressions, Chen Feng's eyes flickered. He quickly stepped forward and seized the opportunity to ask, "I see this seal is reinforced by the power of multiple gods. Why is the Storm Church responsible for this?"
He feigned curiosity, and Bishop Gali paused before replying, "There are multiple Abyssal Sea Passages. Each major Church has similar responsibilities."
"Riftsea Canyon lies east of the Steel Kingdom, not too far from our Church headquarters."
Chen Feng's heart stirred at this. He pressed further, asking how many other Abyssal Sea Passages there were.
This was the reason he had been waiting here all along.
He wondered if similar seal breaches had occurred elsewhere. Fragments of Divinity were difficult to obtain, and if the opportunity arose, he wouldn't mind searching for verification.
"It seems you truly aren't affiliated with any Church," Bishop Gali said, his gaze fixed on Chen Feng. After several days of interaction, he had already guessed that the man didn't belong to any Church.
Especially in matters as secretive as this, a true Church angel should have known.
Yet it was precisely this that left him deeply puzzled.
If Chen Feng wasn't a Believer, why had he received the Storm Blessing?
The thought flashed through Chen Feng's mind, but when he met Bishop Gali's gaze, the man didn't deny it. He simply waited calmly.
Bishop Gali pondered for a moment before deciding not to conceal the truth. "Since you have received the blessing, it must be a divine revelation from our god."
"The Abyssal Sea Passages aren't entirely secret. Besides this location, there are ten other points of entry."
"Rocky Mountain City in the Steel Kingdom, Black River Valley in the Tulip Kingdom, Grey Mist Bay on the western coast of the Holy Star Empire, and Crimson Flame Mountain at the center..."
Gali's voice, tinged with a hint of worry and regret, left Chen Feng surprised.
Including the Sea Eye here, the Black Tide had left eleven invasion passages in this world?
And Rocky Mountain City? Crimson Flame Mountain?
He couldn't shake the feeling that those two names sounded familiar.
"The Steel Kingdom's royal capital was originally in Rocky Mountain City," Gali explained, revealing a piece of history. As a core member of the Church's leadership, he knew secrets far beyond the average person.
"As for Crimson Flame Mountain..."
"It is the lair of the Flamefire Red Dragon. The Red Dragon Family only forged a contract with it by chance."
Chen Feng fell into thought.
Crimson Flame Mountain was the territory of the Holy Star Empire's Red Dragon Family, and the legendary Flamefire Red Dragon was said to reside there.
"I wonder, what level of power does this Flamefire Red Dragon possess?" Chen Feng asked curiously, naturally not forgetting the lingering conflict between his family and the Red Dragon Family.
"If it's the one here now, its power should be no less than yours," Gali replied with a smile, causing Chen Feng's gaze to sharpen.
"The one here now?"
"The ancient Ancestor Dragon of the Flamefire Red Dragon Clan was a true angel who followed the God of Flame, participating in the Divine War alongside him."
"It should still be slumbering now."
Chen Feng's eyes flickered at this revelation. He hadn't expected the Red Dragon Family's reliance to have such a storied origin.
As thoughts began to form in his mind, a sudden doubt arose: Why was Bishop Gali willing to share such a secret with him?
"Heh heh, the Church is swamped with affairs, and I have many matters that require my immediate attention," Bishop Gali explained with a smile, stroking his goatee. "While I'll leave a Holy One of the Church here to guard the seal, I still have some concerns. Would you be willing to lend a hand and keep an eye on things?"
As if sensing his skepticism, Bishop Gali continued, "I'm sure you're aware that the Storm Blessing you received from the Storm God makes you uniquely suited to this task."
After a moment of consideration, Chen Feng met the bishop's gaze. He understood the unspoken exchange: the secret was offered in exchange for his help in watching over the seal.
"If I have the time, I'll keep an eye on things," Chen Feng replied without refusing. After all, the Mermen Clan left behind here already served as the perfect surveillance network. Without needing to exert much effort, he could easily monitor the surroundings through Gata's soul flame, even when he wasn't present.
"If I have time, I'll keep an eye on things."
He didn't refuse, because the Mermen Clan left behind here were the perfect eyes and ears.
He wouldn't need to exert much effort. Even if he wasn't present, he could easily monitor everything around him through Gata's Soul Flame.
"In that case, I'll trouble you to take care of it."
Bishop Gali, having gotten his wish, breathed a sigh of relief.
"You're welcome to visit me anytime in the royal capital. The Storm Church will always be your best friend."
His tone was reasonably sincere, and Chen Feng nodded slightly.
This was the true reason he had accepted the request.
He hoped to leverage the friendship of a True God Church to uncover more secrets of this world and perhaps even obtain new Fragments of Divinity.
Their conversation ended there. Bishop Gali quickly waved his hand, transforming into a whirlwind that carried several people away.
Within a dozen breaths, the group broke through the surface of the sea, emerging into the cloud layer and blue sky.
"Your Eminence, can we truly trust this unfamiliar angel?" one of the Church members asked, glancing back at the ocean with lingering concern.
Bishop Gali's gaze was deep and thoughtful. He spoke softly.
"The Lord God has already sent down a revelation. The Nether Sea's army will soon rise again. We must unite as many forces as possible. This person carries His blessing. Let's see what the future holds."
Splash!
The ripples of water flashed briefly, leaving the Church Saint watching Chen Feng depart.
Remembering his previous instructions, he remained vigilant, guarding the surroundings.
During his watch, he glanced at the crystal-like seal.
Perfectly still, not a ripple disturbed its surface.
Nodding inwardly, he closed his eyes slightly.
Unbeknownst to him, deep beneath the impenetrable seal, within the pitch-black, invisible void, two crimson lights suddenly ignited.
As if triggered by this spark, a chorus of crimson eyes opened, one pair after another, flashing with primal hatred and bloodlust.
Buzz!!
Chen Feng awoke, lying peacefully in bed.
The wooden beams and ceiling came into view, a gentle breeze drifting in through the half-open wooden window.
The suppressed Perception that had plagued him earlier inexplicably lightened, fully releasing itself and spreading outward, meter by meter.
Clean stone tables and benches, pebble-lined courtyard paths.
Golden carp swam lazily in the pond, while disciples stood guard outside the corridor, as if fearing someone might disturb his closed-door cultivation.
Further away...
"Hmm?"
Yang Wudi, his cigarette clamped between his teeth, suddenly frowned as if sensing something.
Molly, in her black jacket, removed the brown wooden splint from her right arm, stretched her muscles, and looked at him quizzically.
"What's wrong, Yang?"
"Nothing."
Shaking his head, Yang Wudi smoothed his brow, suspecting it was just his imagination.
Or perhaps...
He tilted his head toward the courtyard where Chen Feng was staying.
"Has my mental acuity become this sharp after breaking through to Transcendence?"
Withdrawing his perception, Chen Feng's eyes flickered as he gradually adjusted to his return.
At the same time, he noticed Yang Wudi's behavior.
Yang Wudi had always cultivated Extreme Mental Intent far more deeply than other Martial Artists.
Consequently, under the influence of World Force, this aspect of his abilities had also been significantly enhanced.
Shaking his head, Chen Feng didn't dwell on it. It still paled in comparison to his Perception Talent.
He stood up and checked his phone. There were a few messages from the past few days.
Most were updates on the investigation into Red Wave Energy, but they were still focused on the exposed Martial arts creature research and hadn't uncovered anything new.
Compared to the other messages, the two sent by Chen Yun and Chairman Li Yun were far more intriguing.
[Chen Yun: Xiao Feng, I'm planning to come back for a visit.]
[I've already contacted Senior Sister Lin. She'll pick me up, so don't worry. smile.jpg]
Chen Feng wasn't surprised to see the text message. Chen Yun had mentioned earlier that her research team would be taking a temporary break, and she wanted to return to Nanjiang.
But...
His gaze shifted, and he thought of the so-called Legendary Technology and the rumored new metal.
"I wonder what this new metal is like, and how it compares to Rainbow Iron?"
His curiosity piqued, he realized that Chen Yun's return might provide answers to his questions.
He replied to Chen Yun immediately before turning his attention to the message Chairman Li Yun had sent specifically for him.
The message detailed the resource support Red City would be providing. The two vials of Life Source Liquid he had requested had already been retrieved from the Treasure Vault and would be delivered by a special courier no later than tomorrow.
Slightly surprised by Speaker Li's efficiency, Chen Feng smiled faintly.
"Thank you."
After sending his reply, he finally set down his phone.
A gentle breeze stirred outside, rippling the surface of the pond.
He didn't rush to leave the house. Instead, he silently focused on sensing the status of his Ocean Gate Talent.
This was Earth.
If he were to activate the Ocean Gate here, triggering the Ocean Tide...
Would it work?
(End of the Chapter)
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