Sir Chen, your wife is missing!

The underwater city mentioned by the shopkeeper in Liberi is a small city belonging to Agor, called Coleraine. After the Great Silence, no one who lived in that city was heard from again. It is certain that it was destroyed.

The destination of this trip was the sunken Afrof Island and the city of Coleraine.

26.Shochu, do you want to be a deep-sea hunter?

The old diesel ship was sailing in the calm Iberian Sea. The diesel engine under the deck was silenced as much as possible, but the constant noise could not be ignored and it was really loud.

Once Feng Qingyu noticed this, he could no longer pretend not to hear it as he had done before.

Sensitive ears are sometimes not an advantage. They will amplify all audible noises, allowing them to continue to echo in the eardrum, constantly tearing apart accumulated patience and destroying people's tolerance to it.

Her senses were amplified.

The factors that affect the body come from nowhere, just like a long-sealed multi-layered wooden box, which contains things that have never been seen or felt. This journey of exploration is the process of constantly opening the wooden box. As more layers are opened, the various abilities of the body are also unlocked.

Maybe she wasn't weak in the first place, and her inability to use magic normally was just the result of the curse buried in her blood.

Curse, comes from the black sword.

The artifact that made the family prosperous constantly robbed the holder of his abilities and the human part.

Feng Qingyu sat quietly at the bow, inhaling smoke and organizing his thoughts. The old servant who was lost in the deep sea also said something, but he could not fully understand what he meant when he heard it for the first time.

——It is an obstacle, it swallows up the possibilities that should exist. Only by breaking the shackles can the Williams family be reborn.

Now, after some calm thinking and sorting out, I have finally figured out the true direction of this passage.

"Find it, and then... destroy it? No way?"

Going to great lengths to find a treasure, and then destroying it with one's own hands, this strong sense of déjà vu, isn't this a plot from a novel?

Just like that, I smashed the thing I had obtained with so much difficulty, and my body and mind immediately felt resistance.

She instinctively didn't want to do that.

Are there other ways of interpreting it?

The old servant who left spoke in such a mysterious way that he left countless mysteries. These mysteries became huge rocks weighing on him. As long as they were not revealed one day, they would always weigh on him. In the end, the one who would feel uncomfortable was the person who listened to the riddles.

"Can't you explain it more clearly? Old people like to tell riddles. It's really..."

Draco smoked hard, mumbling irritably.

In the web drama "The Most Enigmatic Man in Columbia", the protagonist also speaks like this, which drives the audience outside the screen crazy. They just want them to speak as clearly as possible, because hiding things will only make people's fists itch.

She should have been tougher at the time if she had known that Cyril was coming to say goodbye to her forever.

There is no room for regrets in life. When opportunities slip through her fingertips, she is destined to take more detours.

"Your thinking has fallen into a blind spot, landman. It's just a waste of time to dwell on this. You should try the methods I mentioned now. One is the blood of a deep-sea hunter, which can give you the same ability, although for a shorter period of time. The second is that Skadi said you have a special Originium skill that can copy the abilities of others. This Originium skill can give you the skills of a deep-sea hunter. You must make a choice immediately, as time is running out. Soju, do you want to be a deep-sea hunter?"

Goletia's tall body blocked the sunlight behind her, casting a long, thin gray shadow on Feng Qingyu. The blood-red pupils of the deep-sea hunter shone coldly, like a pool of cold blood.

It's not that she doesn't have any emotion at all. Her cold attitude is actually a sign of concern. The more fierce she is to people, the gentler her attitude is actually. The contrast is huge.

As they spent more time together, Feng Qingyu got to know her better.

Personality is formed after birth. In the past, Gloria was an innocent little girl. Like any other girl who was not contaminated by the world, she had her own desires.

I long for an easy and comfortable life, long for the love of my parents, long for friends, and a normal and happy childhood.

However, things went against her wishes. Her parents loved fame and fortune, and her father often did not come home for various reasons. Only the maid could be seen in the empty house.

Ghost Shark said she was a loner, a swordfish that liked to dance alone. Having been neglected and ignored by others for a long time, she could only decorate herself with indifference and a hard shell, turning the sympathy of others into awe.

If she were shorter, others would have the courage to hug her and comfort her. The Archon of the Agor Academy of Sciences in 181 could only watch from a distance and dared not approach.

Suddenly I feel that being too tall is not good.

"If I have to choose, the second option is safer. My ability has no time limit, unless the next 'copy' is performed, which will overwrite the effect of the previous round of Originium skills."

"Very good, now you can jump into the sea and try it."

"So sudden?"

"I know everything you did with Shark this morning, don't play dumb. In fact, Skadi and I were both awake. Don't tell Shark about this, I want her to be happier."

Under the not-so-burning gaze of Gloria, Feng Qingyu jumped off the side of the boat carefully, like an adult who was not good at swimming for the first time.

In the swimming pool, I can still use my height advantage of 172 cm to stand on the bottom of the pool. At worst, I can stand steadily in the pool to adjust my position.

In the Iberian Ocean, the depth of the water is measured in kilometers. Tiny humans don't even have the courage to try to overcome it. They can only be fearful surfers, seizing every opportunity to breathe between the cracks in the waves.

Her body was immersed in the cold sea water, and the buoyancy of the sea water lifted her from below, making her extremely light, as if she were walking on flat ground. This ability was definitely not something she had before, and the process of mating with the two deep-sea hunters gave her the ability to move freely in the water.

"It's really different from before..."

People who cannot swim feel clumsy and stiff in water. As their body temperature is taken away by water, the feeling of panic spreads from the heart to every part of the body, eventually swallowing up their lives.

People have an instinctive fear of things that are difficult to conquer, and the ocean is something that can never be conquered. Only the Agors can truly conquer it.

Having copied the abilities of the Deep Sea Hunter, Feng Qingyu also possessed excellent physical fitness and self-healing abilities, although these were only temporary. The wound on his back healed quickly under the influence of his self-healing abilities, and even after soaking in water, the itchy, numb, and tingling sensation of new skin and flesh growing out of the wound could not be ignored.

Bones and flesh seemed to have no weight. Feng Qingyu tried to dive into the water without holding her breath. She did not wear waterproof goggles or a diving mask, and was not equipped with any protective equipment. She was undoubtedly throwing all her chips on the gambling table and then leaving it to fate.

The water droplets were blocked outside by an invisible force, and the trachea, eyes, mouth and ears were all as if on flat ground, unaffected at all.

With this decisive skill, diving into the deep sea to explore sunken islands and abandoned underwater cities is no longer a pipe dream.

27. Deepsea Challenger

People who master a new skill always get overly excited and become complacent. Feng Qingyu dived to a depth of several hundred meters in one breath, only to find that he was getting farther and farther away from the sea surface.

Not far away is a den of ichthyosaurs, and several ugly ichthyosaurs are wriggling and crawling in the cracks of the reefs.

The trembling sea water ripples in the sunlight, and golden spots of light gather just above, turning into a slightly larger aperture, like the exit of a game scene.

Her body gradually got used to the sea, and she swam faster and faster. She swam towards the light, leaving the dark seabed behind her and letting her head break the surface first.

"Wow--"

The side of the boat was wetted by the splashing water. Feng Qingyu grabbed the deck that was hot from the sun, freed his body from the suction of the sea water, and successfully climbed aboard. The body that had left the sea water regained its proper weight, and the clothes soaked in sea water were undoubtedly the source of the added weight.

Feng Qingyu quickly used magic to dry the seawater, then wet a towel with fresh water to wipe off the salt adhering to her skin. The unprocessed salt tasted bitter and almost turned her into a can of pickled dragon meat.

“How does it feel to move freely in the sea water?”

Skadi handed over a bottle of chilled mineral water.

"Thank you, it's not bad."

The cool water dilutes the salty feeling of sea salt in your mouth, and the warm sea breeze makes your body and mind feel refreshed.

"For the first time, I knew what it felt like to swim in the ocean as a deep-sea hunter. There was no negative impact of shock caused by lack of oxygen, and there was no need to wear a diving suit or heavy diving equipment, especially oxygen tanks... I couldn't imagine that I could dive to a depth of several hundred meters in one breath without feeling tired."

"Your adaptability surprises me as well, Landsman."

It was Gloria who spoke up. Her clothes were still wet, and every step she took, a string of water drops fell from her body.

"You are... also going into the sea?"

"We were worried that you might not be able to accomplish anything, so we followed behind to observe. Don't get me wrong, Agor's technical archon is rigorous and responsible for every experimental sample. Your performance has lived up to our expectations, so we will temporarily accept you as a member of the Deep Sea Hunters and conduct deep-sea diving operations in the coming period."

This was the first time that Gloria had physical contact with Feng Qingyu - a handshake.

Basic etiquette is similar for both Agor and other countries on land, and the handshake also shows that Feng Qingyu has gained her recognition.

A tiny amount of recognition.

Feng Qingyu was flattered and thanked the Originium skill that was bestowed upon him when he traveled to Terra. It doesn't look that powerful, but it's quite useful at critical moments. It's really good news for people with deep-sea phobia. Maybe they can overcome this psychological disorder with the help of this investigation.

"Swordfish, it looks like we've arrived."

A silver bell-like sound rang out along with the prompt sound of the navigation equipment. Ghost Shark stretched in the cabin. She had been waiting for a long time, and her body couldn't wait to join the battle.

Whether it is the endless blue sea or the brown sand, any place that can become a battlefield is a good place.

The location marked by the old sailor was not entirely sea water. There were some very small islands scattered around it, the smallest of which was only as big as a university classroom.

Skadi dropped the anchor and stopped the ship next to one of the larger islands. The sea area below the island was a place marked by the old sailor on the crude map. It used to be a large island with a population of tens of thousands.

A great silence has made the island no longer as grand as it used to be. The area exposed to the sea has been reduced to a few hundredths, and things on the island have become so simple that they can be seen at a glance. Only a patch of palm trees grows tenaciously among the sand and rocks, fighting against the remaining green and blue ocean with the only remaining touch of green.

In this endless expanse of blue, a small piece of land seems extremely precious, and it is even more meaningful to people who are used to living on land. Feng Qingyu really wants to get off the boat, smash a few coconuts, catch a few fish and grill them, and integrate into the atmosphere of island life.

All arrangements for island life had to be put on hold. She had to put aside all distractions on land and concentrate on diving into the deep sea with the hunters to find the best place in "Iberia".

Afrof Island, the lost land of Iberia, was highly praised by the heroes of the Golden Age. However, it was gradually forgotten over the past sixty years, leaving only the land under Feng Qingyu's feet.

Before going into the sea, she took a few deep breaths to feel the smooth exchange of gases in her lungs, although it was not necessary. The body that copied the ability of the deep-sea hunter could breathe freely in the sea without oxygen, but Feng Qingyu wanted to have some sense of ritual, so she was used to breathing enough before going into the water every time.

"We're ready. How many of us should we go down?"

"It's just you and me. Skadi and Ghost Shark will stay on the shore to support us."

Goletia's answer was as crisp and clear as her fighting style. She held the spear, which was over two meters long and taller than her, in her hand. The black metal was cold, hard, and majestic.

This time, Feng Qingyu also brought his sword, which he almost never left behind. The situation on the seabed was dangerous and changeable, so he had to be mentally prepared in advance to fight with the Hai Si group.

Agor's enemy, the Sea Si, has the ability to learn from the environment and evolve at a high speed. In order to prevent Agor's technology from accelerating this process and causing disasters on Terra, Agor used advanced biotechnology to create a special weapon "Deep Sea Hunter".

Due to Hai Si's powerful learning ability, deep-sea hunters can only fight with cold weapons such as swords and lances.

The same is true for land people. If they use weapons and sea creatures that are too technologically advanced, they will only achieve temporary victories. However, sea creatures will use their terrifyingly powerful learning abilities to evolve into forms that can resist those technologies, thus posing a greater threat to humans.

All the unpopular knowledge came from the serious Goletia. Feng Qingyu felt that she was a knowledgeable and interesting woman. The definition of interesting is very broad and subjective, and everyone has different standards.

Her understanding of the standard of fun is that it can make the body and mind feel happy.

Feng Qingyu was full of anticipation for the process of exploring the seabed. This was the first time she had truly dived into the deep sea with only her flesh and blood, without relying on any equipment or devices.

They don't even need to do any preparation in advance, they just need to take their weapons and jump into the water.

Skadi had nothing to do, so she cleaned her greatsword on the shore.

"Good luck to you. Laurentina and I will be on standby on the shore. If we are needed, the second captain will send out a distress signal."

"Deep-sea hunters also have the Lateran 'empathy'?"

"You can understand it this way. There is a special induction ability between the three of us. This ability exists in our blood and is more real and reliable than the rumors of the sixth sense. Hei Yu, it's time to go to the sea."

As for the remaining part related to sensing ability, Skadi does not intend to describe it in detail.

The pleasant feeling that Ghost Shark had in the morning was transmitted to her and Gloria through this sensing ability.

28. Deep Dive

"Stay on the shore and don't move. We will be back soon."

Feng Qingyu put the sword into the buckle of his belt to ensure that it would not come loose when swimming in the sea. As the diving depth increases, the pressure exerted by the sea water on the objects becomes greater and greater, and it is difficult to ensure that the weapon can always "follow" him.

Swimming while holding a weapon is a good idea, but it is inconvenient. The efficiency of paddling with one hand is far less than using both hands.

"Be careful. If anything happens, Ghost Shark and I will provide reliable support immediately. Wear Rhodes Island's special underwater cameras so that I can observe the movements on the seabed at any time."

The underwater real-time imaging equipment developed specifically for deep-sea operations by the engineering giant, the profiteer known to everyone in Rhodes Island, Krusier, can theoretically withstand water pressure at a depth of up to five thousand meters.

At present, Rhodes Island's underwater operations have not yet penetrated into the waters below 5,000 meters, and the limit of this equipment is not yet known. The accompanying mobile terminal has a high-definition screen, which can carefully distinguish all objects seen by the camera, unless the surroundings are too dark.

There is no need to worry too much about lighting issues, the camera has a built-in spotlight that can provide strong lighting for exploration.

The above advertisement was written by Kal'tsit herself. Due to its mediocre writing skills and failure to highlight the attractive features of the product, and its high price, only a few operators purchased it. Finally, after evaluation by Kal'tsit, it was provided to the operators as a common facility on Rhodes Island. The operators were paid a patent fee of one-fifth of Kal'tsit's asking price, and Kal'tsit signed the contract with tears in her eyes.

The new slogan was then written by Afdoka Hongxue, a new operator from Ursus who joined Rhodes Island last summer. Once it was launched, Rhodes Island received a lot of orders.

The equipment used by the deep-sea hunters now was applied for from the Engineering Department of Rhodes Island. Kal'tsit attached great importance to the issue of deep sea and supported all actions related to deep-sea investigations, and the equipment application process was streamlined as much as possible.

The deep-sea hunters were very cautious, and Feng Qingyu couldn't help but feel nervous. It was his first time diving into the deep sea, and as a temporary deep-sea hunter, he would have a better understanding of the overall situation of this land.

Goletia took the lead and jumped into the sea with a graceful posture. Her slender body drew a beautiful arc, and when it touched the water surface, a "splash" sound was made, splashing a burst of water.

The task is different from a diving competition. The size of the splash is not important, and the elegance of the diving posture has no impact on the task.

Feng Qingyu followed behind her. Having successfully dived into the deep water the first time, he was even more adept the second time. He followed at a speed that would definitely not fall behind Gloria.

The sunlight on the ground, the dry and salty air, the green palm trees, and the golden beach were all replaced by the flowing blue. In the silent world, all the noise was thrown above the sea. Feng Qingyu stared at Gloria's black spear, the long skirt and white braid floating in the sea.

Sixty years have passed since the sea and land changes during the Great Tranquility. Avrov Island should be located further down, and it is absolutely impossible for it to float between the seabed and the sea surface. It is too heavy, and the most ideal location is in the center of the ocean basin, about 3,000 meters below the sea surface, which is the main part of the ocean bottom and has a gentle terrain.

The original island was an island arc, which broke apart during the Great Silence, with the part that emerged above the sea sinking to the bottom of the sea, thus becoming the Lost Land of Iberia.

The farther away from the sea surface, the lower the visibility of the seabed.