Survival on the Internet: A Bizarre Start at Sea

"The more opportunities there are, the more..."

Behemoth Krasin withdrew his hand, and the illusory image slowly dissipated.

Her gaze swept over the crowd, finally settling on Su Zhixu, with an encouraging tone: "Our war against the strange forces has turned into a battle for the 'Abyss Level'."

"The surface layer is our home and fortress, the shallow layer is our buffer zone and resource points, the middle layer is the line of defense we must hold, and the deep layer... is the battlefield that will ultimately determine the outcome of this war."

She paused, her gaze sweeping between Su Zhisu and Lilia for a moment.

"Lilia is one of the anchor points; she must stay here."

"Her growth and condition are directly related to the stability of the entire Atlantis."

"And you, my brother..."

Beamon Krasin's lips curled into a faint smile.

"Your battlefield is no longer limited to the Sea of ​​Strange Things."

"The 'Abyss' that has just been born below may... be the stage prepared for 'players' like you."

Su Zhisu silently digested this massive amount of information.

Atlantis was temporarily preserved, but war descended in a different form, one that was more complex and more fundamental.

He needs power, resources, an understanding of the enemy, and the ability to carve out a path to survival for himself and his companions in this world.

"You can become stronger here and obtain everything you need..."

"At the same time, we are also protecting Atlantis, our common home."

Beamon Krasin's voice softened, carrying a hint of doting and indulgence that belonged to an older sister.

"Of course, compared to here, the Sea of ​​Strange Things is a much larger world."

"How to choose, how to find a balance, is up to you, little brother, to decide..."

She tilted her head slightly, her green hair fluttering, and Su Zhisu's figure was reflected in her captivating eyes.

"However, wherever you sail, remember—Atlantis will always be your harbor."

The moment the words fell, Su Zhisu felt a subtle, ever-present "noise" in her mind disappear.

No, it's not noise, but some extremely subtle influence.

He recalled the notification from the online platform when he first met his sister.

The difficulty of identification increases by 30%. At the same time, if the identification fails, the faction will be more biased towards the Great Old Ones.

[Network Notice]: Due to the influence of the great being—Behemoth Krasin, this effect has disappeared.

"But my side has already shifted to yours, sister."

Su Zhisu's mind raced with thoughts, but he simply nodded calmly.

"I understand, sister."

The crisis in Atlantis has temporarily subsided, and the pinkish-blue dreamlike mist that shrouded the city has stabilized.

Su Zhisu finally had a rare opportunity to catch his breath and recuperate, so he decided to stay in Atlantis for a few days.

Firstly, we need to wait for the [Avatar of the Moon] penalty time to end, and secondly, we need to wait for the skill's cooldown.

After all, a 28.5-day cooldown is really too long... but considering the power it brings, it's completely understandable.

Secondly, he really needs to sort out his current state and prepare for his next move.

"I'll have to go to Hedland eventually..."

Su Zhixu glanced at the [Thorne's Pocket Watch] on her wrist. The hands on the dial moved silently, pointing in a distant direction.

The hidden quest about "Lelena Thea" had been on his quest log for a long time, but it had been put on hold due to the various crises in Atlantis.

"The first mate is only a first-rank official, but his beloved's alchemy skills can be considered a legacy..."

"This task itself is strange. If it's just a simple delivery of a watch, the reward should be quite ordinary..."

"This Liliana Thea is probably not as simple as she seems."

He decided to first get himself into peak condition, then explore the shallower parts of the "Abyss," before continuing his voyage towards Hydeland...

Regardless, the hidden mission needs to be completed, and as the last known human force in this world, Hydeland needs to be contacted and understood.

A week passed in the blink of an eye, and Su Zhisu had a very fulfilling week in Atlantis.

He opened the character interface and evenly distributed the 12 free attribute points he had gained from the previous level up into physical and mental attributes.

After allocating his points, he carefully reviewed all his current stats, skills, talents, and items.

[Player]: Su Zhisu

【ID】: Su

[Talent]: A yearning for true freedom, my heart will never waver.

[Level:] 8

Health Points: 100%

[Rationality]: 100/100

[Strange Power]: 230/230

[Physical body]: 24+1

[Mental Strength]: 22+1

Free attribute points: 0

[Occupation]: Survivor (Initial)

[Passive Skill]: Path to Survival

[Professional Skills]: Survival, Gathering Lv.1, Alchemy Lv.2

[Skills]: Polearm Mastery lv.4, Alchemy Purification lv.1, Lunar Avatar lv.MAX

[Equipment]: Scimitar Facing the Storm, Thorne's Pocket Watch, Navigation Compass, Oberon's Alchemy Notebook, Conch Shell Badge, [Old Contract: Sibling Alliance (Mark)]

Teammate: Lilia Nerga

What caught his attention most, besides the newly acquired skill [Avatar of the Moon], was the special item that automatically appeared in his equipment when he made a pact with Cthulhu:

【An Old Contract: The Alliance Between Siblings (Mark)】

[Quality]: Purple (World Rank insufficient, higher quality locked)

[Extra 1]: Establish an irreversible sibling alliance with "Behemoth Krasin (Cthulhu)," with an essential connection between the two. You can consume your own strange power to send a message to your "sister" through the contract mark.

[Additional 2]: Within the territory of Atlantis, obtain "City Lord" privileges (partial).

[Extra 3]: ? ? ? (Item quality is currently insufficient, locked)

……

【additional?】:???

[Information]: The manifestation of an old contract, binding the soul. The specific form is a brand on the back of the hand.

Raising the back of his hand, Nautilus's gray-blue mark had indeed disappeared, replaced by a complex green rune that could neither be discarded nor damaged.

Although most of the effects are still unknown, the first two points alone are already a huge help.

After composing himself, Su Zhisu turned his attention to Nautilus's alchemy laboratory.

Nautilus had exhausted itself in the previous ritual and had entered a deep hibernation recovery state. Its massive body lay quietly in the depths of the trench, with only a faint soul fire indicating that it was still "alive".

His laboratory was thus left vacant.

After obtaining permission, Su Zhisu temporarily used this place as his base.

The biggest advantage is that it is well-equipped, quiet, and secluded, and you can conduct alchemy experiments with peace of mind without worrying about disturbing others or causing accidents.

With the Alchemy Notebook of Oberon, Su Zhisu no longer needs to attend classes, and Nautilus's laboratory can be used for experiments.

When he successfully crafted a "Green Excellent" quality [Sanity Potion] on his own, the notification from the internet in his mind arrived as expected:

[Network Notification]: Through persistent study and practice, your Alchemy skill level has increased!