Chapter 235: The First Submersible Voyage of [Giant Wood City]

After that.

Xia En raised several questions related to [Giant Wood City] and [Destruction Sea].

Ji Ya told them the truth. If there were questions that she didn't know, she would not pretend to know, but try to speak her own speculations as pertinently as possible.

That gentle attitude made people feel like being bathed in spring breeze.

It must be said that [Nuan Xue] is indeed an organization similar to the Wan Shi House on [Destruction Sea].

This conversation alone gave Xia En a more comprehensive understanding of [Destruction Sea].

At this time.

The [Nuan Xue] leading the way suddenly slowed down, and the sailors on the ship also showed a vigilant look.

"Captain Xia En, we're here."

Ji Ya said: "Under this sea water is [Giant Wood City]."

Xia En knew the reason why the crew of [Nuan Xue] showed such an attitude.

On the way here, Jia explained to him...

Over the years, the tree people of [Giant Wood City] have become more and more crazy, and even started to attack ships on the sea.

They would use thick vines and branches to drag ships into the sea, like the kind of thing that giant beasts in the deep sea would do.

Of course, the tree people's reaction may not be so fast.

But just sailing in this sea area makes the sailors feel uneasy, worried that they will be attacked from the sea at any time.

Xia En took the initiative to say: "Madam Jia, just bring it here."

"Then let us solve the next matter ourselves."

Jia nodded without hesitation: "Okay."

"Then we will leave first, Captain Xia En, please pay attention to your own safety."

As she said, Jia Ya 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 rescue you as soon as possible."

"But at that time, there must be a fee~"

Obviously, this crystal can serve the purpose of notifying Jia Ya and asking for help.

I think this is also part of the search and rescue business of the [Nuanxue].

Xia En put away the crystal and smiled: "I hope I won't need it."

"Anyway, thank you for your kindness, Madam Jia. If you need help in the future, you can always find me."

A fourth-level secret pather said this to a fifth-level secret pather, which sounded a bit shameless.

But for some reason, Jia Ya didn't find it strange, as if... Xia En did have the potential to fulfill his promise?

Not long after.

Jia returned to the [Nuanxue] and ordered to leave the area.

Her adopted sister Lucy looked at the [Black Swan] that was getting farther and farther behind her, and couldn't help saying.

"Sister, why don't you persuade them again?"

"With their strength, how can they be enemies with those tree people? Don't let us take risks to save them."

Although Lucy's words are a bit venomous, she is still kind by nature.

Otherwise, why would she persuade Xia En and the others to leave?

"This is Captain Shane's own decision. We outsiders don't need to meddle in it."

"Some things you say will offend people."

"And..."

Jia recalled the confidence in Shane's demeanor and tone just now, and chuckled: "Maybe they really have the confidence to explore the [Giant Wood City]!"

"Hmph... I don't think so."

Lucy was a little unconvinced. She had seen many arrogant captains who eventually caused the destruction of the ship and the death of people.

In her opinion, Shane was one of them.

Lucy muttered softly: "Maybe we will receive their distress signal soon."

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 good in other seas.

But in the special sea area of ​​[Nei Nirvana Sea], it is really not good enough.

……

……

Shane was neither aware of nor curious about the thoughts of the crew members of the [Nuanxue].

He first drove the ship to a relatively safe location.

Afterwards, Shane came to the captain's room with ease and sat on the large captain's chair.

[Projection will be made according to the current position of the ship. ]

[Do you want to start diving? ]

"Diving, start!"

The familiar feeling of weightlessness suddenly hit Shane, and chaotic light and shadow flashed before Shane's eyes.

Unlike the usual diving, the surrounding scene became a little psychedelic.

A faint fragrance came and diffused in the sea water.

Everything around became more colorful and gorgeous, whether it was color, light and shadow, or taste and smell, they all became gorgeous and dazzling.

It was like the underwater world that I had been tired of seeing suddenly turned into a beautiful painting.

It was like under the effect of a magic potion that could produce hallucinations, the whole world was seen as a more fantastic dream.

To put it simply, it was like eating a mushroom feast.

"... What is this?"

Shane was a little confused.

In the countless previous diving, he did hear and see some abnormal scenes.

But it was the first time that he had such a violent and obvious hallucination.

The different visions seemed to be related to the sea area where [Submarine] was located.

Could this be some kind of metaphor?

Fortunately, this "seeing a villain" situation did not last too long.

In just two breaths, Shane's vision returned to normal, and he was able to see the full picture of [Giant Wood City].

What came into view was a green city.

Unlike underwater ruins such as [Coral City], [Rusted Waste City], and [Emerald Ancient City].

Although [Giant Tree City] is called a "city", there are actually no traces of human habitation, construction, or streets.

There are only countless huge and dense trees.

Looking down from above, [Giant Tree City] is like a boundless underwater forest.

Those mutated branches and vines have a soft texture like seaweed, swaying gently in the sea water.

And like blood vessels and veins, they connect all the trees together to form a huge green net.

In the center of the entire city, there is a giant tree.

It is a giant tree that is so huge that it is hard to describe, and its boundaries can no longer be seen, like a huge mountain range!

This giant tree is like the heart and core of the entire [Giant Tree City].

The other trees seem to be its branches, still slowly but firmly spreading and expanding farther away.

Seeing this scene, Shane couldn't help but be a little absent-minded.

Although he had heard about the magnificence of this city from Jia, he couldn't help but be amazed after seeing it with his own eyes.

Unless you see it with your own eyes, it is hard for people to believe that there is such a city composed of forests under the sea.

At the same time, Shane is more convinced that the [Giant Wood City] is related to the elves.

To be honest.

Compared with the [Emerald Holy City], the current [Giant Wood City] is more in line with Shane's imagination of the city where the elves live.

"In this case, this city should also have an Elf Temple."

Shane's eyes lit up and looked at the giant tree in the center of the city.

Normally, special buildings like the [Elf Temple] are often placed in the most core area.

Thinking of this, Shane no longer hesitated, shook his body, and dived down.

After being promoted to the fourth level and obtaining the talent of [Deep Sea Body], his speed in the sea water increased again.

Due to the existence of the tree man, Shane did not stupidly go straight to the giant tree.

Instead, he chose an area that was neither too remote nor too central to dive.

After approaching the woods, Shane felt the magic of this city even more.

Everywhere he looked, there were towering trees that he had never seen before. The huge treetops with lush branches and leaves were layered and intertwined in the sea water, and the green leaves were fresh and tender.

Below, he could also see many small bushes of different heights and vibrant vines.

The fresh and active breath of life spread in the sea water.

If you see this scene on an island, it would not be too novel.

But you have to know that this is on the seabed!

The water pressure of the sea water at this depth is not something that ordinary vegetation can withstand.

Not to mention, the immersion in sea water, the scarcity of sunlight, and the salt content of the soil are all fatal environmental factors to trees.

Shane really couldn't figure out how this forest survived in the sea water.

Shane swam above one of the big trees and gently picked up a leaf with his hand.

The texture of the leaves was different from the leaves on the island, as if it had become softer and smoother.

It feels a bit like slippery seaweed.

"The physiological structure of these trees has probably changed."

Shane speculated: "But why are its leaves still green?"

According to his shallow knowledge of biology, in a dim light environment, the chlorophyll in the vegetation will gradually decrease, showing a dark green or dark black color.

- This is also the color of seaweed.

At this depth, the sunlight that can penetrate the seabed is already very small.

Theoretically, it should not be enough for plants to photosynthesize.

A moment of doubt in Shane's mind, inexplicably blurred in front of his eyes, the green leaves suddenly became dark and dry.

But in the next moment.

The leaves turned green and tender again.

"... Hmm?"

Shane frowned slightly: "What's going on?"

An indescribable strange feeling lingered in his heart, but he could not know the source of this strange feeling.

Then, Shane touched the branches and trunk of the tree again.

The touch is still slippery, which makes people feel a little uncomfortable.

But other than that, it seems to be no different from ordinary trees.

The vigorous vitality proves that it is still tenacious and alive.

"Is this the miracle of life?"

Shane muttered in his heart: "In order to survive, these trees have evolved the ability to survive underwater?"

Strictly speaking.

The transformation from humans to sea creatures is such a "miracle of life."

However, it is the result of some taboo experiments.

Behind it are countless bloody failures.

Shane really finds it hard to believe that these trees have evolved to their current state by themselves.

And soon, Shane discovered another abnormality-

This underwater forest is a little too quiet!

In a normal forest, there will be a very rich ecosystem, from birds, insects, to rodents, giant predators...

Different creatures play different roles and together constitute the forest ecosystem.

Underwater, even a city like [Coral City] where coral monsters exist will have its own ecosystem.

But at this time.

Inside this [Giant Tree City], there was deathly silence all around.

Except for the swaying branches and leaves, Shane could not see any moving figures.

Nothing.

Small fish, shrimps, crabs, cat's eye snails...even coral polyps were gone.

A chill suddenly surged in Shane's heart.

In such a vibrant forest, there was not even a living creature?

This was obviously not in line with common sense.

Shae could not help but think of the custom of the tree people offering sacrifices to the [Giant Wood God] as mentioned by Jia.

He originally thought that the tree people's target was those slightly larger marine creatures.

But now it seems that they have included all creatures in the category of sacrifice.

"Life restricted zone..."

Shae murmured: "This is the real life restricted zone!"

"But why did the [Giant Wood God] do this?"

It is not realistic to say that these creatures have occupied 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 proliferate infinitely, and sweep away other creatures within the range.

It feels like...

Virus?

Yes, it is a virus!

A virus that is extremely xenophobic and constantly pollutes the ocean!

As for this vigorous breath of life, it is just a seemingly beautiful outer layer.

Due to some understanding of the gods, Shane couldn't help but think of a deeper level.

"Since this city is related to the elves, is there any connection between the [Giant Wood God] and the [Elf Goddess]?"

"Or is the [Giant Wood God] one of the incarnations of the [Elf Goddess]'s will?"

Different incarnations of a god will have different names.

For example, in the Huijiao, some people call the Lord of Hui the [Holy Sun God], while others call Him the [Infinite Star God].

For the current situation of the [Giant Wood City], it is difficult for Shane not to associate it with the gods.

Boom---

Just then, a violent vibration came from below.

Shae looked closely.

In the forest, a big tree suddenly rose from the ground, with roots and branches floating in the sea water, rumbling towards Shane.

A pair of dark green eye sockets appeared at the upper part of the trunk.

A big mouth opened at the lower part.

It roared in a hoarse voice.

"For the gift of the giant tree god!"

"Outsider, become part of a greater existence!"

Treeman!

The figure that suddenly appeared was a treeman.

It seemed that it was Shane's wandering around that attracted its attention.

It was the first time that Shane had seen this strange race.

From the appearance, it barely had the outline of a human, with many branches twisted to form arms and roots turned into legs.

Combined with the tall body, it was indeed quite oppressive to rush in like this.

However, Shane, who had experienced many battles, was not easy to mess with.

He did not dodge or avoid, but went to meet the treeman in front of him.