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The sound of waves crashing echoed across the sea, with white mist rising and falling like a shroud.
Surprisingly, under the lens of a high-speed camera, the surface of the sea revealed an astonishing scene.
A massive whirlpool was forming, but this was not the end; it was just the beginning.
The Great Whirlpool began to lower the water level, and the center of the vortex rapidly started to draw in the surrounding seawater. A large volume of water from within the whirlpool began to leak in like a gaping hole, creating an empty space.
The surrounding tumultuous waters seemed to be controlled by an invisible force, not spilling over into the whirlpool at all.
Splash—
The sound of enormous waves crashing down was followed by the water in the whirlpool descending, revealing a tunnel-like opening!
This scene was transmitted back to the screens in the command center, causing many of the officers who witnessed it to change color. One senior officer quickly scribbled something on a piece of paper and called for a guard.
“Quick, send this to Special Operations Command!”
“Yes, sir!”
The officer, with sharp brows and piercing eyes, exuded an air of knowledge and calmness.
He gazed at the Great Whirlpool Passage on the screen, pondered for a moment, and then issued orders to his subordinate waiting nearby: “Have the operator pilot the unmanned Black Crow into the passage for a closer look!”
The other officers watching also turned their attention to the screen. The Great Whirlpool appeared every few years but usually presented as a normal ocean phenomenon. However, this time, it had descended into an unfathomable sea tunnel!
So where did this whirlpool passage lead?
This is a question that exists for everyone, and the military of the Free Federation has shown close attention to it. After all, establishing a stable environment in the Human World amidst such severe upheaval requires many sacrifices and battles.
Such slightly abnormal phenomena naturally warrant strict monitoring by the Free Federation to prevent further special situations from arising.
Many people in the Tropical Rainforest have also noticed the anomalies at the Sea Surface. Despite the thick mist, the overwhelming power descending from the sky stirred up a Great Whirlpool on the Sea Surface, and this invisible Pulse Energy surged, easily catching the eyes of those powerful beings.
The dark clouds above remained heavy and oppressive, with lightning flashing and thunder rumbling.
However, hovering above the whirlpool at a constant height was the Black Crow Flying Ship, which suddenly swooped down with a surprising maneuver that astonished many onlookers.
It howled as it plunged straight down into the large passage leading to the center of the Great Whirlpool!
It seemed as if the very Consciousness of the sky was provoked by this human aircraft. With a crackle, several bolts of lightning fell like tree branches, instantly igniting a dazzling web of light around the whirlpool.
In the midst of the massive whirlpool, the Black Crow Battleship appeared as tiny as a mosquito as it charged into the vortex.
The lightning striking around the whirlpool began to dissipate, but had the Black Crow Flying Ship truly entered the passage of the whirlpool?
No one knew. Even the real-time footage monitored by Staff Headquarters began to lose signal at the moment the Flying Ship entered the vortex, and the screen turned black.
“Report: Signal has been lost.” The crew member controlling the Black Crow attempted to re-establish contact with the Flying Ship at the control panel.
The staff officer felt quite helpless, while others around him shook their heads in regret. Just before the Flying Ship plunged in, they had seen a circle of bluish Special Energy at the whirlpool's entrance that resembled a mirror. After the Flying Ship passed through, all footage transmitted back from it vanished completely.
As the officers gathered around a three-dimensional simulation sand table, one officer specifically brought up a simulated terrain of the Great Whirlpool on the vast Sea Surface. Combining data transmitted in real-time from the Black Raven Scout Ship, what appeared on the simulation table was an incredibly realistic depiction of an oceanic whirlpool.
“Report: We have a situation.” A soldier at control immediately reported.
“What’s going on?” A staff officer approached the control panel and his expression changed instantly. The other officers, noticing his strange demeanor, became curious about what he had seen.
“What’s the situation?” the Chief of Staff inquired.
“Report: it’s the last image transmitted back from the Black Crow. The footage is quite unclear, but it looks peculiar…” The staff officer hesitated in his choice of words, ultimately deciding that “peculiar” was the best description.
The Chief of Staff frowned, clearly displeased with the term “peculiar.” He preferred more precise intelligence.
“Display it on the Large Screen so we can all take a look,” he said softly.
“Yes, sir.” The staff officer immediately instructed the nearby soldiers to transmit the last image from the Black Crow to the Large Screen.
Soon, a blurry and low-resolution photo appeared on the screen. The officers in the Operations Room focused intently on it, and as they recognized what was depicted, expressions of shock spread across their faces.
After a long silence, someone hesitantly asked, “Is this… the Deep Sea Lord?”
…
Watching the Black Crow disappear without a trace over the Sea Surface, many who had harbored greedy thoughts began contemplating whether to take the risk themselves.
Despite this, some individuals instinctively made their way toward the nearest shore. Dongfang Jun and Dongfang Hui were among the first to arrive, though Dongfang Hui hesitated.
While he was still pondering, a second group arrived at the shore—members of the Lian Family.
Dongfang Jun noticed them but refrained from provoking Nangong Wulie as he had before. In fact, he felt a bit uneasy under Lian Qingzong’s scrutinizing gaze.
The elder leader was Lian Chongtang, the head of the Lian Family. Although his hair had turned gray, he still exuded a faint aura of someone on the verge of a breakthrough. Behind him, every member, including Lian Qingzong, possessed the strength of a Special-Class General. Lian Qingzong was also just a step away from becoming a war god. The opening of the Great Whirlpool undoubtedly presented him with an excellent opportunity for training.
Lian Chongtang approached Dongfang Hui, recognizing her as the second anomaly of the Dongfang Family. Despite being only twenty-five or twenty-six years old, her name was well-known among the upper echelons of the Free Federation.
Of course, in terms of strength, Dongfang Hui was still some distance away from the monstrous Dongfang Qiubai. However, this did not affect her status within the Dongfang Family or her future reputation.
After all, Dongfang Qiubai had ventured into the Abyssal Sea, a vast and unknown ocean world for training, and had been missing for five years. This clearly prompted the Dongfang Family to invest all their resources in cultivating her as the future successor of the family.
“Is even Senior Lian personally leading the team inside?” Dongfang Hui stood with her back to Lian Chongtang, her cloak billowing in the sea breeze, its ends swaying restlessly as she gazed at the Great Whirlpool in the distance.
“Of course,” Lian Chongtang replied without hesitation. “Opportunities and risks coexist; this is an ancient truth.”
“A good point about opportunities and risks coexisting,” Dongfang Hui turned around to glance at Lian Qingzong and then at her younger brother, Dongfang Jun, who was bowing his head and dared not look Lian Qingzong in the eye.
Dongfang Hui felt concern for both her brother and their family behind them.
The members of the Lian Family were all dressed uniformly in black battle armor and special equipment, sporting tactical vests clearly prepared for this Great Whirlpool expedition.
“It seems you are well-prepared,” Dongfang Hui couldn’t help but admire Lian Chongtang, whom she regarded as an old fox.
“Preparation prevents misfortune,” Lian Chongtang smiled. He enjoyed dealing with this straightforward junior. Looking towards the Great Whirlpool Passage in the distance, he saw both irresistible opportunities and dangers that could lead to one’s demise beneath the waves.
“Bai Di Cheng…” Dongfang Hui murmured those three words.
“Everything is just a rumor,” Lian Chongtang said mysteriously.
Dongfang Hui nodded. The legend about entering Bai Di Cheng through the Holy Grail Eye had circulated for decades, but no one had ever confirmed it. Lian Chongtang clearly knew more but was prepared this time and would not divulge further information. If she understood more, perhaps Dongfang Hui would not have lingered on the shore for so long in hesitation.
Lian Chongtang paid little attention to the situation around him. Dongfang Jun stepped forward, wanting to say something, but was simultaneously held back by the two Soul Snatchers behind him.
With a sigh, Dongfang Jun decided to give up.
Lian Chongtang seemed oblivious to these individuals. He turned to look at the ready team members and nodded. Time was of the essence; they could not afford to linger here too long. He then casually addressed Dongfang Hui.
"The Great Whirlpool Passage won't last long; we should move ahead."
With that, Lian Chongtang leaped into the air, his form floating midair as a surge of white Pulse Energy rapidly formed a circular shield around him.
A middle-aged man named Zhong Nian, wielding an exquisite crossbow, took the lead and shouted, "Let's go!"
Lian Qingzong and the seven Generals behind him also constructed their shields, all floating in unison in the air, shining brightly. Many who had been secretly observing the Great Whirlpool in the forest saw this scene and displayed expressions of fear and confusion.
"Are they going down?"
"Should we follow them?"
"That's the Lian Family! Look at the one floating highest with the Pulse Shield—it's Lian Chongtang! I heard he's about to break through to become a top-tier war god!"
"What are you waiting for? Hurry back and report!"
Lian Chongtang hovered in midair, surrounded by a radiant Pulse Energy Shield that resembled flowing light. Despite this, he could clearly hear the raucous laughter of those foolish characters lurking in the nearby woods.
He let out a cold laugh, then his expression turned solemn as he shot forward with his shield towards the mist-covered surface of the sea where the Great Whirlpool churned.
Lian Qingzong and the others quickly followed suit. Seven or eight glowing orbs streaked across the sea surface, heading towards the Great Whirlpool. This marked the first group of brave souls daring to venture into its depths, opening a new chapter in their perilous adventure.
The wind over the sea surface began to intensify, and the waters churned violently, indicating that the climate was increasingly complicating matters.
"Accelerate!" Lian Chongtang clearly sensed the change in the atmosphere. The more this happened, the greater the danger of entering the Great Whirlpool would become. The stability of the Great Whirlpool's passage would deteriorate with the passage of time.
After a while, the glowing orbs surrounding Lian Chongtang and Lian Qingzong gradually vanished into the mist, disappearing into the whirlpool.
After some time, Dongfang Hui flicked his cloak and turned around, coldly issuing orders.
"We're going in."
As soon as he finished speaking, everyone began to organize their gear in preparation for entry. The stronger individuals naturally constructed shields using Pulse Energy to fly through the air.
However, some people seemed to have obtained ships from somewhere, as dozens of vessels that had long been waiting set sail from the coastal islands toward the whirlpool.
Dongfang Hui stood on the shore watching those ships rush forward, fearful of being left behind. He sneered, "The more ignorant people there are, the more will perish."
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