Survival on the Internet: A Bizarre Start at Sea

The blade slid in without any resistance all the way to the hilt!

The Night Watcher's Flame and the power of "purification" contained within it explode wildly inside the most vulnerable part of the energy-absorbing sea anemone, like a bomb detonated in a closed space!

"Pop—!!!"

A deep thud came from inside the sea anemone, like an air sac bursting.

The massive fleshy sac of the energy-absorbing anemone swelled and twisted violently, all its tentacles twitching and slapping wildly, sweeping away any low-level pollutants that approached.

The dark red light at its core flickered intermittently before finally going out completely with a "poof".

The massive body, having lost all its support, slowly sank to the seabed, its filthy luster quickly fading.

[Network Notification]: You have defeated [Strange Symbiote - Energy Absorbing Anemone Lv.9 (Elite)] and gained a large amount of experience.

A warm current, far more powerful than the one that had surged into Su Zhixu's body after killing the monsters, flowed in.

[Network Notification]: Your level has increased! Current level: Lv.10!

[Network Notification]: You have gained 4 free attribute points.

[Network Notification]: Your passive skill "Path to Survival" has been triggered. Based on your experience, talents, skills, and contact information, a unique advanced career option is being generated... Generating...

As the level-up notification appeared, an even more vast flow of information washed over Su Zhixu's consciousness.

The insights gained from the path to survival, the struggles in the strange sea, the encounters with great beings, the research into alchemy and purification... all these experiences have become nourishment, nurturing the transformation of my profession.

[Network Notice]: Calculation complete. Please choose one of the following advanced professions:

Two options, each radiating a different light, surfaced in Su Zhixu's mind.

The first option radiates a resilient, adaptable glow, like a tenacious vitality that can find a way out of any desperate situation.

The information is straightforward: [Survivor] → [Tide Walker].

No additional conditions are required; you can start working immediately. The job characteristics are heavily biased towards environmental adaptability, survival endurance, and resistance to strange environments.

The second option is more complex and profound. The light is mixed with the ghostly blue of the Night Watcher's Heart Flame, the silvery white of the alchemical array patterns, and a trace of dark red-purple from a strange power.

The information shows: [Survivor] → [Strange Alchemist].

This job selection requires players to have a deep understanding and knowledge of the world of "Sea of ​​Strange Things" and to complete a specific job selection ritual. The ritual requires both "Ordered Things" and "Strange Things," choosing one as the foundation of the job, and setting up a ritual circle (note: the ritual circle carries risks) to guide the "Ordered Things" and "Strange Things" to achieve a balance, thereby obtaining a unique job path.

"Tidewalkers... are more reliable, more direct, and better suited to survive in this world."

"As for the strange alchemists... they require rituals, which are obviously more special and more dangerous, but they seem to have greater potential and are more compatible with my current power system."

Su Zhisu hardly hesitated.

"Playing it safe means mediocrity. In this world, mediocrity is a slow death."

"The path of the enigmatic alchemist, this is the path I desire."

He chose the second option.

[You have selected your advanced class: Mystic Alchemist (requires completion of the initiation ceremony).]

[Current Status]: Not employed (Level locked).

[Requirements for the Inauguration Ceremony]: You must possess both "Ordered Things" and "Strange Things" and choose one as the foundation of your profession. At the same time, set up a ritual circle (note: the ritual circle carries risks) to guide the "Ordered Things" and "Strange Things" to achieve a balance.

[Note]: The inauguration ceremony carries risks; failure may result in a backlash. It is recommended to conduct it in a safe and undisturbed environment.

"Level locked... Requires a ritual array, an 'Ordered Object' and a 'Strange Object,' as well as a safe and stable location..."

"The conditions at sea are clearly not suitable. It seems we must reach Hydeland to find a suitable location."

Su Zhisu suppressed her desire to immediately gain new power and calmed down.

The immediate priority is to deal with the spoils and then leave this sea area, which has just experienced a major battle, as soon as possible.

He maneuvered the Redemption close to the sinking corpse of the energy-absorbing anemone and used the Harvest spell on it.

[Collection successful!]

[Obtained]: Energy-absorbing sea anemone (complete specimen) x1

[Obtained]: Crystal of Strange Blood - Energy-Absorbing Anemone x1

【Crystallization of Strange Blood - Energy-Absorbing Sea Anemone】

[Quality]: Excellent (Green)

[Information]: An energy crystal extracted from the core of an elite-level bizarre symbiote, containing pure bizarre power and the properties of "energy absorption" and "symbiosis". It can be used for alchemy, forging, or certain special purposes.

Looking at the dark red crystal in his hand, which seemed to have liquid flowing inside, and then at the [Crystal of Strange Blood - Deep One] in his inventory, which he had obtained from the Deep One's larva.

Su Zhisu entered the cabin and came to the "unhatched ancient marine iguana egg" that was quietly sitting in the corner.

The bluish-black scales on the eggshell surface shimmered in the dim light, while the life force inside remained steady and weak.

"Both of these crystals contain pure and strange power, but their properties are different."

"The strange blood crystals of the Deep Diver and the strange blood crystals of the Energy-Absorbing Sea Anemone..."

"I wonder if it will be useful for this egg..."

He hesitated for a moment, but decided to give it a try anyway.

Carefully place the two crystals gently on the surface of the eggshell.

The moment the crystals came into contact with the eggshell, the patterns on the eggshell lit up slightly.

The two crystals softened and permeated at a speed visible to the naked eye, like water droplets merging into a sponge, slowly absorbed by the eggshell.

The life force emanating from inside the egg seemed to have intensified slightly, becoming more active, but it was far from hatching.

[Unhatched Ancient Marine Iguana Egg] (Absorbing... Hatching progress is increasing)

"It's working! Although it's very weak..."

Su Zhisu felt a little relieved.

"It seems we'll need to collect more high-quality, bizarre crystals to feed it in the future."

After dealing with the spoils, he immediately steered the Redemption away from the area and found a relatively calm spot to anchor for the night.

Physical fatigue and mental exhaustion need to be recovered, and the newly upgraded power also needs time to settle.

He ate a simple meal, inspected the damage to the hull and completed the repairs, then fell into a deep sleep.

The Strange Sea - Off the coast of Hydeland, Day 1 of the voyage.

[Time]: The thirty-ninth day (the ninth day of the second month), early morning.

[Current Area]: Strange Sea - Coastal Area of ​​Hydeland

[Environmental Conditions]: Sunny, light breeze, calm waves

[World's Weirdest Value]: 28 (Stable)

[Area Oddity Value]: 19 (Low)

Su Zhisu stood at the bow of the ship and took a deep breath of the sea breeze that smelled of sunshine.

In stark contrast to the oppressive atmosphere of the stormy seas, the sky here is a clear azure, the sun is warm, and the sea sparkles.

Although the deep seawater still shimmered with a familiar dark red, it no longer felt so lifeless and malevolent.

The compass needle still firmly points northwest.

But at the edge of the field of vision, there was no longer an empty horizon.