Battle Through the Heavens: He possesses extraordinary comprehension and is born a Battle Emperor!

Chapter 100 The Heart Stone of Water.

Xiao Chong smiled slightly, turned around and caught a flying ice spike, easily crushing it.

"Don't worry, these guys are nothing to me." With that, he threw himself back into the battle. Each sword strike was accompanied by the mournful hiss of a gecko. Before long, all the threats were eliminated.

After the battle, Zi Yan approached Xiao Chong and whispered, "Brother Xiao Chong, you're getting stronger and stronger."

The two exchanged a smile and continued their exploration. Just as they were about to step into that seemingly ordinary yet crucial forest clearing, a melodious song suddenly drifted through the air, its beautiful and ancient tune like a call from antiquity, inspiring awe.

"This is..." Zi Yan's expression changed slightly, and she unconsciously tightened her grip on Xiao Chong's hand.

"Singing?" Xiao Chong gazed intently into the unknown depths of the mist ahead.

The singing grew clearer, as if guiding them toward an ancient and mysterious agreement.

Xiao Chong and Zi Yan followed the song to a lake.

The lake water shimmered with a deep blue luster, reflecting the moonlight and stars, its surface calm and undisturbed, like a giant gem set in this dense forest.

Zi Yan and Xiao Chong walked slowly along the winding path. The strange singing led them through the last layer of mist, and suddenly the view opened up before them. The lake was still and silent, with only the singing swirling in the air, becoming clearer and more alluring.

"This is it," Xiao Chong murmured, his eyes filled with curiosity and wariness. Zi Yan leaned close to him, her eyes gleaming with a longing for the unknown and a hint of barely perceptible tension.

They stepped onto the soft grass by the sea, gradually approaching the source of the song.

In the heart of the sea, under the moonlight, a mermaid girl with a human body and a fish tail sits gracefully on the water's surface. Her long hair, like silk, flows smoothly across the azure waves. In her hand, she holds a conch shell, and it is this conch shell that releases that mesmerizing melody.

The girl's eyes reflected their images, a flash of panic quickly turning into vigilance and defensiveness.

"Who are you? How did you get here?" The mermaid girl's voice was clear as spring water, but trembled slightly, clearly showing her surprise and unease at their appearance.

Xiao Chong stepped forward gently to show friendliness: "We meant no offense, we were just drawn here by your singing. My name is Xiao Chong, and this is my friend Zi Yan. We are both explorers, searching for the miracles and secrets of this land."

Zi Yan stepped forward and gently added, "Your singing voice is truly beautiful, it touches the soul. We mean no harm, please don't be afraid."

The mermaid girl relaxed her tense body slightly, but still maintained her distance:

"I am Lia, the guardian of this sea. Long, long ago, my people set up a barrier here, forbidding outsiders from easily approaching. But since you were able to hear my song and find this place, perhaps this is fate's arrangement."

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"Fate?" Xiao Chong pondered for a moment, then looked at Liya, his eyes flashing with determination. "Then, Liya, can you tell us about this lake and the story of your people? Perhaps we can help each other."

Leah hesitated for a moment, then finally nodded, her voice softening:

"An ancient secret lies hidden in the ocean depths, concerning the balance of power and peace. In recent years, that power has begun to stir, threatening our peace and the peace of the outside world. If you would like, perhaps you could help us restore this balance."

Upon hearing this, Zi Yan's eyes filled with excitement: "Of course, we're willing to help!"

Leah looked at them, a glimmer of trust in her eyes for the first time: "I believe in you. But before that, I must teach you how to breathe and move underwater; this is a prerequisite for entering the underwater world."

Night fell, the stars disappeared, and only a few wisps of clouds drifted across the dark sky.

The faint moonlight pierced through the clouds, barely adding a bit of brightness to the dull night.

Led by Liya, Xiao Chong and Zi Yan embarked on a journey to explore the secrets of the lakebed on this unusual night.

On the beach, the three stood on the sand, which was shrouded in the darkness of night. Lia's figure appeared particularly mysterious and elegant in the moonlight. She took out two beads that emitted a faint glow from her bosom and handed them to the two people in front of her.

"This is the 'Azure Wave Pearl,' which helps you breathe freely underwater. Hold it in your mouth, and it will blend with your breath, giving you the life force underwater."

Xiao Chong and Zi Yan took the beads, their hearts filled with curiosity and excitement, and gently put them into their mouths as instructed by Liya.

With a soft sigh, Leah stepped into the sea, her body gradually disappearing beneath the clear water. Her trailing ripples seemed to merge with the water.

Xiao Chong and Zi Yan followed closely behind. The moment they stepped into the sea, a miracle occurred—not only did they not feel suffocated, but they were able to breathe as freely as if they were in the air. The energy released by the Azure Wave Pearl formed a transparent shield that surrounded them, making them feel as if they were walking on flat ground in the water.

The underwater world slowly unfolds like a magnificent painting, with colorful coral reefs, swaying seaweed, and all kinds of marine life swimming among them, creating a vibrant scene.

As they ventured deeper, a palace made of pearly-lustered stones came into view—the dwelling place of Leah's people, the mermaids.

The palace doors quietly opened, and they were greeted by a group of mermaids dressed in magnificent scales, their eyes filled with both surprise and friendliness.

One of the older mermaids, clearly an elder of the tribe, swam slowly closer and said in a gentle yet authoritative voice, "Welcome, guests from the land. I am Elsa, the guardian of our tribe. Lia has already told us your story; courage and kindness are the qualities we mermaids revere most."

Xiao Chong looked around and couldn't help but exclaim, "This place is absolutely beautiful, completely different from the world we know."

Zi Yan then asked Liya curiously, "How many years have you lived here? How has everything here remained so harmonious and beautiful?"

Lia smiled slightly and pointed to a wall deep inside the palace that was inlaid with strange gems.

"Our secrets lie there, along with the source of the power that maintains the balance of this body of water. But now, we need to address the most pressing issue. Recently, an unknown force has begun to disturb the lakebed, threatening our survival. We must find its source and restore balance."

"We are ready. Whatever the challenge, we will face it together," Xiao Chong replied firmly, his eyes shining with determination.

"Very good," Elder Elsa nodded in satisfaction. "Tomorrow morning, we will hold a ceremony to guide us to the source of that power, using the ancient code. Until then, please rest well, and may the sea god grant you a peaceful night."

(End of this chapter)