Survival on the Internet: A Bizarre Start at Sea

In the eternal pink and blue twilight of Atlantis, Su Zhisu came alone to a secluded bay on the edge of Atlantis.

This is the most suitable location if you want to meet the activation conditions for the [Extra 2] effect of [Seed of White Mist].

"This should be fine."

He took out the Redemption pendant and whispered the activation incantation.

With a flickering light, the Redemption appeared on the shallows, gently rocking with the seawater.

Su Zhisu boarded the ship and went to the [Spirit Offering Altar] inside the cabin, placing one hand on it.

Mental energy was slowly injected.

The feeling of "anchoring" when I made a pact with Cthulhu came to mind.

Based on previous experimental experience, a milky white light began to condense, rotate, and grow brighter and brighter.

It eventually stabilized into a pearl-sized, milky-white seed with what appeared to be a misty, ever-flowing interior.

The Seed of White Mist has been successfully condensed.

Su Zhisu carefully removed the seed from the ram.

It feels slightly cool to the touch, yet carries a strange "presence," as if it were a product of the fusion of his own talents and those of the Redemption.

Upon reaching the beach, I bent down and gently pressed the Seed of White Mist into the damp sand where it met the seawater.

The moment the seed touched the ground, it silently dissolved into it.

A wisp of white mist drifted by and then disappeared, leaving behind only an extremely faint beacon that only Su Zhisu could sense.

"It's done!"

From now on, no matter where he sails in the Strange Sea, as long as he is in the white fog and piloting the Redemption, he can activate [White Fog Voyage] and return directly to this bay.

"This way, most of our worries are gone. Next..."

"It's time to go and see that 'abyss' for ourselves."

Su Zhisu put away the Redemption and turned to walk deeper into Atlantis.

According to her sister's previous guidance, the "entrance" to the abyss is not a specific door, but a conceptual "downward" direction.

In Atlantis, the closer one is to the "lower" area of ​​the city's energy circulation, the easier it is to access the "abyss" interlayer that has been eroded by strange forces.

He arrived at the bottom of the temple and stood on the Sea of ​​Joy altar above the Moon Well.

This place was once the core of the Ritual of the Sea Moon, and it is also one of the key nodes that maintains the current state of Atlantis, with the closest connection to the "lower levels".

Standing at the edge of the altar, Su Zhisu could feel the faint tremors of energy circulation emanating from the moon well beneath her feet.

Calm your mind, lower your consciousness, and at the same time actively release a trace of your own aura, as if "knocking on the door".

[Network Notification]: Unusual spatial fluctuations detected... Matching in progress...

[Match Successful]: Large dungeon [Abyss] discovered.

Current Location: Atlantis - Safe Zone

[Enterable Dungeon]: Abyss - Shallow Layer (1-3).

[Note]: The large-scale dungeon [Abyss] is the border area between the battlefields of "Atlantis" and "Strange Power". Its rules are extremely unstable and it is heavily polluted by Strange Power.

The player has been detected to have partially obtained Atlantis City Lord privileges and meets the exploration requirements for the large-scale dungeon [Abyss] (belonging to either side), and has been granted exploration privileges.

[Network Notification]: You have created a team. Would you like to explore with your team members? Currently available members to invite: Dream Weaver (Lv.3)

[Network Notice]: Do you want to enter the Abyss-Shallow-1?

"I guessed right. There are indeed conditions for entering the dungeon. Only those who belong to either Atlantis or the strange forces can do so."

"But Lilia..."

"She's now considered one of Atlantis's 'core' members, she should be able to get in..."

Su Zhisu did not confirm immediately, but first sent a simple telepathic inquiry to her sister through the contract mark.

Soon, Cthulhu's slightly languid response echoed in his mind.

"Hmm? You guys are going to play at that 'little pond'?"

"Go ahead, go ahead. It's good for Lilia to come with you. She can broaden her horizons and clean up those annoying 'stains' while she's at it."

"Remember, act within your capabilities. If something feels wrong, retreat immediately. You all have some city lord privileges and can end the exploration at any time."

With permission granted, Su Zhisu immediately sent a team invitation to Lilia through the online platform.

Almost the instant the invitation was sent, Lilia responded, her voice tinged with obvious excitement and a hint of nervousness.

"My lord! I'm coming right away!"

A few minutes later, Lilia jogged to the bottom of the temple.

Today, the girl changed into a dark blue bodysuit more suitable for activity, covered with a light leather armor. Her long hair was tied into a neat ponytail, and she held a beautifully designed staff in her hand. Her eyes were full of eager excitement.

"I am ready, Your Excellency!"

Lilia's firm voice carried a hint of excitement.

Su Zhisu nodded, confirmed the two's status again, and then selected "Yes" in the online prompt.

[Network Notice]: The team has entered. Players: Su (Lv.9), Dream Weaver (Lv.3)

[Network Notification]: Loading dungeon: Abyss - Shallow Layer - 1...

[Network notification]: Loading complete.

[Current Dungeon]: Abyss - Shallow Layer - 1

[Description]: The shallow layer of the "Abyss" battlefield. This layer has weaker erosion and relatively less pollution, but it has begun to distort the boundary between dreams and reality, forming an unstable and abnormal environment. Clearing this instance helps reduce the overall erosion level of "Shallow Layer-1," stabilizing and expanding the safe zone of Atlantis.

[Current Dungeon Environment Status]: Decaying Woods (65%), Shadowy Pool (35%)

[Current Dungeon Erosion Level]: 67%

[Dungeon Difficulty]: ★☆ (Difficulty for one person, dynamically balanced according to the number of players)

[Recommended Level]: Tier 1

[Number of Recommendations]: 1-3 people

[Mission Objective]: Prevent the instance erosion level from reaching 100%, and reduce the instance erosion level to below the safety threshold of 10%.

[Failure Penalty]: Overall erosion level of Abyss - Shallow Layer - 1 is increased.

[Note]: Due to the combined influence of the rules of the Dream Rift and the power of the supernatural, the rules of the environment inside the instance are slightly distorted, and some areas may be abnormal. Cleansing all contamination or resolving the rule distortions will significantly reduce the erosion level of this layer.

As the last message faded, the scenery around Su Zhisu and Lilia began to change.

The scene at the bottom of the temple faded and distorted like a faded oil painting.

The solid ground beneath my feet became soft and damp.

The light suddenly dimmed, transforming the pale blue twilight of Atlantis into the gloom of dusk in the woods, with specks of light floating in the air, whether spores or dust particles, it was hard to tell.

They stood on the edge of an eerie woodland.

The trees are still there, but their appearance is terrifying.

The tree trunk twisted like a human body struggling in pain, the bark was an ominous gray-black, the surface was covered with ulcer-like holes, and a thick, dark yellow sap seeped out.

The tree crown was bare, without leaves, with only dry, claw-like branches reaching towards the dim "sky".

The ground was covered with a thick layer of damp, soft, black humus soil, which was soft and silent when stepped on.

The air was filled with a damp, rotten, and cloying smell.

Deep in the woods, a few small pools of water are scattered about, their surfaces not the normal color, but shimmering with an oily, iridescent sheen, so calm that there is not a ripple, and dark shadows seem to be slowly wriggling beneath the surface.