Chapter 266 The [Lord of the Deep] Will Finally Awaken

The sea water at a depth of 8,500 meters is an area where sunlight can never reach.

Endless darkness and silence are the main themes here.

However, at this time, in this sea area that should be a forbidden zone for life, there appeared a giant moving figure.

Through the sturdy glass window, the three people were able to see some shadowy outlines emerging in the viscous and deep sea water.

It looked like some slippery and strange tentacles, wandering silently in the darkness.

"What... is that?"

Due to the narrow field of vision, Renault could not see the whole picture of the giant at all.

But just such a glimpse gave him a great sense of oppression, as if even breathing was a little difficult.

Giant phobia.

Refers to the fear of huge creatures that are much larger than oneself.

For no reason, Renault remembered this concept proposed by someone unknown.

In the past, Renault felt that he did not have such symptoms.

But when he glimpsed the existence outside the glass window, Renault realized...

That's because the "giants" he had seen before were not big enough!

Only in front of those real behemoths, humans will understand from the bottom of their hearts how small and weak they are.

However, Renault turned his head and found that the other two companions in the submersible were not as panicked as he was.

Quite the opposite.

Dr. Huo Xin's eyes suddenly shone with brilliance, and he stared at the depths of the sea.

That look did not seem like he was observing the giant beast in the deep sea, but rather like a lustful devil peeping at a beautiful woman.

And the priest William also did not show fear, but smiled with desire and excitement in his eyes, and whispered something in his mouth.

Seeing this scene, Renault could not help but feel a little confused.

Is this the reaction that a normal person should have when encountering a deep-sea monster?

Is it his problem, or the problem of William and the others?

Renault was able to become a major of the Federation, so he was certainly not a stupid person. After a little thought, he suddenly realized in his heart-

William and Huo Xin participated in this deep dive operation, definitely not just for the purpose of scientific research.

Only he foolishly got involved, and was completely kept in the dark.

Boom!

Boom!

Suddenly, Renault heard some unusual noises.

Moreover, the sound came from inside the diving chamber!

Renault suddenly felt his throat dry, and turned his head stiffly to look in the direction of the sound.

Squeak--

The handle of the gate was turning on its own.

But he blinked, and the gate returned to its original state, motionless.

"... What is this?"

Renault was immediately horrified, and asked William and the others: "Did you hear any strange noises?"

"I seem to hear someone knocking on the cabin, and someone turning the handle of the gate..."

His tone was hurried, revealing a strong sense of uneasiness.

This is the performance of a person who is constantly losing his sanity and is on the verge of madness.

William glanced at Renault and said in a soft, soothing voice.

"Major Renault, calm down."

"It is very normal to have hallucinations and illusions when witnessing something from the deep sea."

William then whispered to himself.

"However, even a specially trained and strong-willed explorer like you feels such great pressure."

"It seems that the rumors about this trench are indeed true."

Under the influence of divine magic, Renault barely maintained a clear mind, but he could feel that the protective effect of this sacred power was gradually weakening.

Even so, Renault couldn't help asking.

"What's the rumor?"

At this time, Huo Xin next to him said: "Legend has it that before the [Lord of the Deep] fell into a long sleep, he divided his flesh and blood among nine offspring."

"And these offspring continued to multiply and grow, and only then did the [Deep Offspring] appear in various deep seas."

"However, after generations of reproduction, the blood of the [Deep Offspring] is actually fading and weakening."

"Some [Deep Offspring] can even be defeated by second- and third-level secret pathers."

"But those [First Generation] are still the closest to the [Lord of the Deep]. They live in the unknown deep sea, and seem to be waiting for a certain moment to come."

Hearing this, Renault slightly widened his eyes and murmured in disbelief.

"So, we dived into this trench just for..."

William confessed directly: "Yes, we came for the [First Generation Species] of [The Lord of the Deep]."

To be honest, after learning the real purpose of William and Huo Xin, Renault felt even more incredible.

Just to see the [First Generation Species] that existed in the legend, the two of them were willing to risk their lives and dive into the deep sea below ten thousand meters, regardless of the possibility of death.

What...what is this for?

It is understandable that Huo Xin is willing to sacrifice his life for scientific research.

Then why does William, as a priest of the Deep Sea Church, care so much about [The Lord of the Deep]?

Buzz——

Just then, the cabin of [Abyss] suddenly trembled.

Renault knew that this was the influence of the water flow fluctuations outside the submersible, and he couldn't help but look panicked.

At this depth, if [Abyss] was attacked by a deep-sea monster, even if there was only a little damage, there would be absolutely no reason for survival.

At this time, William and Huo Xin's eyes were still on the glass window, and their expressions changed slightly.

Renault's peripheral vision swept through the window and saw the existence that appeared in the sea water.

It was an extremely thick tentacle.

This tentacle alone was thicker than the diameter of the [Abyss].

William shouted: "Quick! Turn on the external lighting system!"

Renault 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 tentacle had a fine structure like fine metal scales, and faint dark blue lines could be seen between the rough and complex protrusions.

Those lines vaguely formed the shape of eyeballs.

"This line... this line..."

Dr. Huo Xin murmured excitedly: "It is indeed the first generation of [The Lord of the Deep]!"

There was a flash of madness in his eyes, and he began to record the patterns with pen and paper.

He also wrote down a large number of strange formulas, as if calculating and deducing something.

Looking closely, on the surface of Huo Xin's eyeball, there was a kind of data flow like a waterfall.

Seeing this scene, William frowned suddenly and looked at Huo Xin deeply.

There was murderous intent in this look!

William took a deep breath and asked coldly.

"I guessed right, Huo Xin, you joined the [Truth Society], right?"

"[Truth Society!]"

Renault's face changed in an instant, and he looked at Huo Xin with vigilance.

Of course, he had heard of the name of the [Truth Society], and he also knew that the members in it were all unscrupulous lunatics.

In fact, there is often only a fine line between lunatics and geniuses.

Therefore, the more scholars who have made great achievements in their respective fields, the more likely they are to join the [Truth Society].

When Huo Xin said "willing to give everything for the truth" before, Renault had a faint suspicion.

It was not until he heard William's words at this time that Renault was completely sure of this.

Unexpectedly, facing the questioning of the two, Huo Xin directly confessed: "Yes, I have long been a believer of the 'truth'."

He looked at the two coldly: "So, are you going to attack me?"

"Don't forget, this is under the deep sea!"

"As long as you dare to attack, we will all die here."

Huo Xin obviously knew that William would not start a war under the sea, so he exposed his identity recklessly.

He has some special means of transmitting information. He only needs to pass on the data analysis of the [First Generation], and his mission will be completed.

As he said, Huo Xin stared at William again and sneered.

"Besides, as a believer of the [Deep Sect], is your purpose of participating in the deep diving plan simple?"

"You are also ashamed to say me?"

"... [Deep Sect?]"

Renault was stunned again.

The reputation of this sect is not much smaller than that of the [Society of Truth].

What they believe in is the [Deep Lord] under the deep sea.

But in the perception of ordinary people, this is clearly a dangerous and weird cult!

There are only three people in this [Abyss].

It turns out that one is a mad scientist from the [Truth Society], and the other is a cultist from the [Deep Sea Sect].

Am I the only honest person in the Federation?

Renault's expression was stiff, and his mood was a little numb.

"You said I am a believer of the [Deep Sea Sect], you have to show evidence!"

William said lightly: "Otherwise, this is a provocation to the Deep Sea Church!"

Huo Xin snorted coldly: "Humph! Who doesn't know that your [Deep Sea Sect] and the Deep Sea Church have the same origin?"

"Maybe even the current archbishop is from the [Deep Sea Sect], right?"

"Didn't you come to the deep sea to witness the offspring of the [Deep Lord] with your own eyes?"

William fell silent, his eyes became colder.

On the side, Renault felt cold in his heart.

He is just a small 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 shocked, he suddenly saw some unusual scenes with his peripheral vision and exclaimed.

"Wait... Look, there seems to be something following this [First Generation Species]?"

Hearing this, William and the others temporarily restrained the tense atmosphere and turned their heads to look out the window.

In the chaotic dark sea water, the huge figure of the [First Generation Species] was looming.

Its shape was somewhat similar to that of a giant squid.

Under the spindle-shaped torso, there were many flexible tentacles, which were somewhat unbelievably large.

And behind it, there was a dark and uncertain black shadow.

The black shadow was much smaller than the [First Generation Species], but compared to ordinary people, it still needed to be described as "huge".

The black shadow attacked the [First Generation Species] again and again.

It seemed that every collision would tear off a piece of flesh and blood from the [First Generation Species].

As for the attack of the black shadow, the [First Generation] also tried its best to resist, but it seemed to be useless.

Looking at the scene, it was as if they were chasing and hunting this [First Generation]!

William and Huo Xin both widened their eyes and looked at this scene in shock.

That was the [First Generation] among the [Deep Descendants]!

The deep sea is their home ground!

What kind of existence has the ability to hunt the first-generation descendants of [The Lord of the Deep] in such deep seas?

Renault 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, that's the head..."

"……people?"

William shook his head and said like self-hypnosis: "Impossible! Absolutely impossible!"

"That's the power of the [Netherworld Lord]..."

Just as Huo Xing said, William is actually a profound believer hidden in the Deep Sea Church.

Therefore, he was even more unable to accept that the [First Generation Species] of [Netherworld Lord] 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.

Regardless of whether it is a human or other creature, as long as its information and data can be recorded, it can provide 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.

"Um?"

Huo Xing frowned: "What's going on?"

He looked at the darkness outside the window, and an indescribable feeling of fear and rejection surged into his heart 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 a lighting failure.

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 widened 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.

Incomprehensible noises, unimaginable lights and shadows poured 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 [Netherworld Lord].

It is obvious that this battle that took place in the deep sea was actually the devouring of each other by the [Heirs of Yousui].

And when they devour others of the same kind, doesn't it mean...

Will [Lord of the Underworld] become whole again and wake up from his long sleep?