frightfiction Chapter 1598 A Race Favored by the World's Will
Chapter 1598 A Race Favored by the World's Will
The Sea Moth continued its journey, the sea ahead growing increasingly dark and still.
Although the Sea Moth's depth did not change, as they moved forward, the scenery before them seemed to change from shallow water to deep water.
Of course, Lin Yu already knew from Hannah, the local guide, that... all of this was normal.
"Quack! Boss, the closer we get to the Middle Sea, the lower the visibility becomes, and the quieter it gets... This is because there is a 'separation zone' between the Middle Sea and the outer sea, where no life can survive, which is why this phenomenon occurs."
Therefore, Lin Yu naturally continued to chat with Chen Le about the last member of the "Freedom Alliance".
"So... what's the skill level of that 'photographer'?"
Lin Yu asked, and Chen Le, the "Fisherman," replied, "It's 'Second Tier'... At least in the few times I've met her, she hasn't advanced to 'Third Tier' yet."
“Then the possibility that she is a ‘reporter’ is very small, because a ‘camera’ type of ‘prop’ is most likely not a creation of the ‘Ten Realms’. The only creation in the Ten Realms that has a ‘camera’ similar to the alchemical technology of the Wasteland Realm is the one that has it, and the ‘cameras’ in the Wasteland Realm are all spherical in shape, which is quite special,” Lin Yu said calmly. “So… if she has a ‘camera’, then it is either from the Gray Domain, or she made it herself… or it is a ‘professional prop’ or a ‘specialized prop’.”
"Considering that she calls herself a 'photographer,' it's highly likely that she's a 'professional prop' or a 'professional tool.'"
Chen Le pondered, "Perhaps... But if it's a [professional prop] or [specialized prop], then her 'camera' is really a bit too much compared to other [props] related to 'professions'."
Upon hearing this, Lin Yu said, "It seems you have a pretty deep impression of the function of her [prop]."
“Of course, otherwise I wouldn’t have remembered it so quickly just now,” Chen Le recalled. “Although I didn’t see her use it many times, the functions of her ‘camera’ were outrageous just from what I’ve seen.”
"Including but not limited to... freezing time by pressing the 'shutter' and obtaining a few brief seconds of time during which only she can act."
“All the tangible objects contained in the photos that have already been taken can be randomly reproduced in her hands again through ‘replay’.”
"Also, adjusting the 'aperture' seems to enhance or weaken the energy contained in the current scene and objects... I don't know much about this ability."
“It sounds like a similar ability to the ‘painter’ profession,” Lin Yu said. “And…maybe some of these abilities are her ‘professional abilities’ rather than all of them being abilities of that ‘camera’.”
Chen Le said, "She does resemble a 'painter'... Although I don't know if it's her 'only profession,' and Qian Huan might not even know this, I've always tended to think that she's not an ordinary 'reporter.'"
Lin Yu asked curiously, "But if she was so powerful just from a [prop] or her own [professional ability], how did she die?"
“In the ‘Death Game,’ even the strong can die. I, the ‘God of Wine’ of ‘Order’ might suddenly die for no reason one day. The ‘Fourth-Order’ might also die—and one day, even Boss Fang Qing, the ‘Grandmaster’, the ‘Diviner’, or even the ‘General’ might suddenly die for some inexplicable event.”
"As long as we are still in this game, we must be prepared to have this mindset and be ready for the people around us to die suddenly at any time."
"We 'players' are guys who are in a 'chaotic world' in a peaceful era and a peaceful country."
As Chen Le spoke, Lin Yu pursed his lips.
"I see."
"However, it seems that the 'photographer' died because she and Boss Fang Qing encountered a resurrected demigod in a certain 'dungeon'—she sacrificed herself to cover Fang Qing's completion of the 'dungeon'."
Chen Le said.
Lin Yu was taken aback: "I see. Fang Qing... must be feeling terrible, right?"
"That's why we all agreed not to mention her much, to the point that you and Li Nian, who joined later, are not very aware of the existence of the 'photographer'."
Chen Le sighed and said, "However, it's not that important now. After all, the person who was most 'traumatized' by this matter will never hear us say these things."
The atmosphere inside the Sea Moth became heavy for a moment.
Lin Yu, leaning on the control panel, said, "Don't talk like Fang Qing is dead... Didn't she say that we can all go to the God Realm in the future, so it makes no difference to her?"
“Even if we don’t do that… we can still find a way to rescue her from the realm of gods—she doesn’t want to be a god, so we can find a way to make her stop being one.”
As Lin Yu spoke, Chen Le regained his spirits.
"That's true..."
As the two were talking, Hannah's voice also rang out.
"Quack quack! Boss—we're almost there—slow down now!"
Upon hearing Hannah's words, Lin Yu immediately slowed down the Sea Moth, which was moving at full speed.
Lin Yu quickly understood Hannah's intention in doing so.
"We've arrived at... the Sea of Death."
Chen Le's voice also rang out.
Through the glass of the Sea Moth, Lin Yu saw flashing lights.
In the Pure Ruins Realm, although the ocean is simply divided into the Central Sea and the Outer Sea, the area between the Central Sea and the Outer Sea is not actually separated by a thin "dividing line".
Although historical records about the Pure Ruins refer to this barrier separating the Central Sea from the Outer Sea as the "Wall of Storms," ...
This so-called "wall" is a vast sea area that stretches for hundreds of kilometers.
Here, the relentless howling winds, capable of easily tearing apart steel and crushing the bones of any living thing, forever howl above the sea and sky.
Beneath the surface, there are even more turbulent ocean currents than the sea breeze, mixed with various biological skeletons and fragments, the remains of buildings and submersibles, and natural reefs.
The hard skeletons, man-made debris, and sand and gravel that never sink to the bottom due to the fast current collide and grind against each other, becoming sharper and sharper, making this chaotic sea area resemble a millstone and a meat grinder, or an asteroid belt in the form of an ocean.
Therefore... the native inhabitants of Jingxu and the "players" who frequently visit this place prefer to call it the "Sea of Death".
The faint, flickering light that Lin Yu saw was some of the creations left behind by the previous civilization of the Pure Ruins, which had been caught up in it at some unknown time.
Submersible searchlights, light strips peeling off buildings, glowing minerals, and the glowing remains of deep-sea creatures—these light sources are swept up by ocean currents in a chaotic Brownian motion, and they also use their own light to outline the direction of the raging ocean currents in this area.
Looking at those points of light that, even with his enhanced dynamic vision, could trail a trail of light on his retina, Lin Yu clearly understood...
"No wonder the separation between the Central Sea and the Outer Sea is so absolute."
Lin Yu couldn't help but sigh.
Although he trusted Fang Qing's products, he believed that even if the Sea Moth entered the ocean, it could probably hold out for a long time and would definitely not be torn apart by the ocean currents like an ordinary submersible.
but……
Lin Yu still had doubts about whether he could pilot the Sea Moth across the entire "Sea of Death".
"So, if we want to enter the 'Central Sea'... there must be some kind of 'passage' or 'shortcut', right?"
Lin Yu stopped the "Sea Moth" and asked.
Chen Le nodded: "It seems so, but... I don't know the specifics. You should ask that little pink octopus."
Lin Yu was somewhat surprised: "Haven't you been to the Central Sea?"
"I've been there, but I always went directly to the Central Sea through the [Dungeon] or the [Proof of the Sea Beast]. There's never been a case where I went to the outer sea first and then went to the Central Sea in my physical body."
As Chen Le spoke, he added his own opinion: "To be honest, if it weren't for your help, Ms. Hannah, going to the Middle Sea would probably have been more troublesome than returning to the real world."
Lin Yu asked Hannah, "So, what are the key points for crossing this 'isolation zone'?"
Hannah shook her head: "Quack! There's nothing special about it... just swim in slowly and gently."
As she spoke, Hannah, who was outside the cabin, moved down and took the initiative to come to the front of the Sea Moth.
then……
Hannah swam forward on her own, approaching the raging sea that looked like it could sweep the little octopus away in an instant.
Even though Lin Yu sensed Hannah's confidence, he subconsciously worried about the safety of the little octopuses.
Despite his concerns, Lin Yu ultimately chose to trust Hannah's judgment.
He did not stop Hannah's actions, but simply chose to follow behind her in the Seamoth.
soon……
A near-miraculous scene unfolded.
The sea, known as the "Sea of Death," experienced a brief period of calm after Hannah entered it.
Around Hannah, it was as if there was a safe zone—around Hannah, all the seawater would instantly stop and cease its turbulence.
And when the Sea Moth entered it...
This gentleness, originating from the sea, seemed to extend to the area surrounding the Sea Moth, as if by virtue of loving the house and its inhabitants.
Hannah swam slowly ahead.
Lin Yu was somewhat surprised to see this scene.
"That's really... ridiculous."
“This is the race favored and loved by the world’s will,” Chen Le said with emotion. “But it makes sense… After all, the ‘Wall of Storms’ was not built to block them—they are the race chosen by the world’s will.”