In Zhu Xian, people start to rise from plundering entries

"Zhenyue Pagoda was built in ancient times, so how could it not have a few hidden escape routes?"

"This secret passage leads to a secret water vein deep at the bottom of the tower."

"The water veins connect to an underground river that leads directly to the East China Sea."

“We can leave by water, avoiding any eyes and ears that might still be watching nearby.”

"There are several small submarines inside the tower that are powered by arrays. They are fast and stealthy, making them perfect for use at this time."

Lu Xueqi looked at the unconscious Biyao.

"Let's not delay, let's set off now."

Su Han nodded.

He carefully picked up Biyao and wrapped her gently in soft fabric.

Elder Mu was the first to enter the secret passage.

Lu Xueqi stood guard behind, sword in hand.

Su Han carried Bi Yao and followed closely behind Elder Mu.

The secret passage was dark and deep, with slippery stone steps.

The walls were inlaid with fluorite that emitted a faint glow, barely illuminating the way ahead.

The air was filled with dampness and a faint musty smell.

The group silently continued their descent.

Only the sounds of footsteps and suppressed breathing could be heard echoing in the narrow space.

We walked for about fifteen minutes.

My eyes suddenly opened up.

They arrived at a small underground cave.

In the center of the grotto is a deep pool of water.

The water was pitch black, and its bottom could not be seen.

Sure enough, three small boats, shaped like shuttles and about two zhang long, were moored by the pool.

The hull was made of some unknown material, with a faint metallic sheen, and its surface was covered with fine runes.

Elder Mu walked over to one of the small boats and inspected it.

"Fortunately, the core of the formation is intact, and there are plenty of spirit stones."

"Two boats will suffice for us."

“Young friend Su, you and Miss Biyao can ride in one boat, and Miss Lu and I can ride in another boat, so that we can look after each other.”

Su Han and Lu Xueqi had no objections.

Biyao was carefully placed on a specially made soft seat inside the submarine and secured with straps.

Su Han sat down as well.

Elder Mu and Lu Xueqi boarded another submarine.

Elder Mu skillfully activated the formation of the submersible.

The runes on the hull lit up one by one, emitting a deep hum.

A layer of pale blue light film spread from the bow to the stern, enveloping the entire submarine.

"This is a water-repellent shield that can also block out your aura and conceal your whereabouts."

Elder Mu explained.

"Sit tight."

The two submarines slowly sank into the deep pool.

The icy pool water overflowed the light shield, and the view was instantly shrouded in darkness.

Only the faint light emitted by the submarine's own runes and the pale blue halo of its shield illuminated a small patch of water ahead.

The submarine began to accelerate, speeding along a wide underwater river channel.

The water flow is smoothly separated by the light shield, with almost no resistance.

Su Han looked back at the road she had come from.

The direction where Zhenyue Pagoda was located has long since disappeared.

Only endless, dark water.

He turned his gaze away and looked at Biyao, who was unconscious beside him.

Her face was as pale as paper, her long eyelashes were tightly closed, and her breathing was weak but steady.

The Soul-Stabilizing Bead between the eyebrows, though dim in light, still shone steadily.

Su Han felt somewhat relieved.

He reached into his robes and touched the ancient tortoise shell.

The tortoise shell was cool, but the moment my fingertips touched it, a faint warmth seemed to flash by.

Fragments of the Key to the Ruins...

The shadowy figure's roar, filled with greed and fear, still echoed in my ears.

What exactly is the origin of this thing?
How could it be connected to Biyao?

Is Biyao's strange "loss of life force" also related to this?
A series of questions swirled in Su Han's mind.

But he knew that now was not the time to think deeply.

The most urgent task is to get to Falling Star Lake as soon as possible so that Biyao can receive true peace and treatment.

The submarine moved silently and swiftly through the underground river. Occasionally, the shadows of huge underwater creatures would flit past, but they were all avoided by the submarine's concealment array.

Time becomes blurred as it flows silently underwater.

I do not know how long it has been.

A faint light appeared ahead.

The light gradually expanded and turned into an exit.

The underground river merges into a wider body of water here.

The moment the submarine burst out of the exit, Su Han felt a slight sense of weightlessness.

Suddenly, the view opened up before me.

They have arrived at the bottom of the vast East China Sea.

Above, the sea is deep blue, and the faint sunlight shines through, forming swaying pillars of light.

Below lay an even deeper darkness, as if leading to a bottomless abyss.

Various strangely shaped sea fish, bioluminescent algae, and huge coral reefs exist quietly all around.

This is a mysterious and beautiful world, completely different from the land.

But at this moment, no one is in the mood to appreciate this underwater wonder.

Elder Mu steered the submarine, adjusted its direction, and headed southeast.

Lu Xueqi's submarine followed closely behind.

The two submarines, like two silent undercurrents, swiftly traversed the deep sea.

Occasionally, you may encounter the territory of a powerful sea monster.

Elder Mu always carefully maneuvered the submarine to navigate around obstacles and avoid unnecessary conflicts.

Biyao woke up once during the journey.

Her eyes were unfocused, as if she didn't know where she was.

Upon seeing Su Han, she relaxed slightly and spoke weakly.

"We... escaped?"

Su Han held her hand and said gently.

"Yes, we're safe for now."

"how are you feeling?"

Biyao gently shook her head.

"I'm so tired... It feels like... I had a very long dream..."

"In my dream... there was a... black sea... calling to me..."

Before she could finish speaking, she fell into a deep sleep again.

Su Han's heart sank.

The black sea...

Return to the Ruins?

He recalled the shadowy figure's words, and the all-consuming dark vortex that the tortoise shell had manifested.

Could Biyao's dream be related to this?
His unease grew stronger.

Can the Fallen Star Lake that Elder Mu spoke of really solve all of this?

The submarine continued its journey.

According to Elder Mu, Falling Star Lake is located in a special area deep in the East China Sea.

The area has complex hydrology, turbulent undercurrents, and is shrouded in natural fog and chaotic magnetic fields.

Even the most experienced fishermen and seafarers rarely approach that area.

This has kept the legend of Falling Star Lake shrouded in mystery.

They traveled for several more hours.

The color of the surrounding seawater began to change.

The deep blue gradually took on a light, dreamlike purple hue.

There are also significantly fewer marine organisms.

The fish that are occasionally seen are becoming increasingly peculiar in shape, and some even emit a faint fluorescence.

"We have entered the territory of the 'Sea of ​​Lost Souls'."

Elder Mu's voice came through a simple sound transmission array.

"The magnetic field here is chaotic, the compass is malfunctioning, and the nautical chart is unmarked."

"Only by relying on specific star-guided secret methods can one find the correct course at a specific time."

"Fortunately, it is midnight now, with the 'North Star' high in the sky, making it the best time to enter."

Su Han looked up.

Through the deep blue seawater and the submarine's light shield, the stars could be faintly seen twinkling in the sky.

One of the stars in the north seemed particularly bright.

Elder Mu piloted the submarine, which began to travel along a strange trajectory.

Sometimes it moves to the left, sometimes to the right, and sometimes even briefly moves backward.

The surrounding purple seawater grew increasingly dense. (End of Chapter)