Chapter 102: The Ghost of the Ancient Ship. Xiao Chong frowned, his eyes firm, "Since we know the impending threat, there is no reason for us to stand idly by. Zi Yan, don't you agree?" Zi Yan nodded, the light in her eyes became more determined, "Of course, since we have the ability, we have the responsibility to protect this world from harm. Mr. Haiyuan, please tell us what to do." Hai Yuan heard this, a trace of gratitude flashed in his eyes, "Your determination is admirable. First, we need to find three ancient treasures - the Heart of Tide, the Star Compass, and the Wings of Wind and Waves. These three treasures were once used by the gods who guarded this sea area. With them, we will have a greater chance of winning." "Where exactly is the treasure?" Xiao Chong asked impatiently. "The Heart of Tides is hidden in the Eye of the Deep Sea, which is the deepest and most mysterious place in the ocean. The Star Compass is sealed in an ancient shipwreck, which is said to have disappeared near the Thousand Sails Reef. As for the Wings of Wind and Waves, they were placed by the ancestors of the sea people in the Place Where the Wind Rises, an island with constant storms all year round." Haiyuan explained in detail. "It doesn't sound easy." Zi Yan frowned, but then showed a determined smile, "However, we have each other and you, Hai Yuan. As long as we unite, there is nothing we can't solve." "Okay, let's set off now." Xiao Chong clapped his hands, appearing full of confidence. The three of them immediately took action, first heading to the Eye of the Deep Sea to look for the Heart of the Tide. Haiyuan used his familiarity with the sea to lead them through the intricate underwater maze, encountering all kinds of strange and dangerous underwater creatures along the way.
In a thrilling confrontation with a group of giant electric eels, Xiao Chong demonstrated his extraordinary strength, while Zi Yan skillfully used her fighting spirit to transform the water element into a solid shield to protect them. After several days of hard exploration, they finally arrived at the Eye of the Deep Sea, a huge cave with a soft blue gem in the center, which was the Heart of the Tide. Just as they were about to take the treasure, a low chanting sound echoed in the cave, and an invisible force seemed to prevent them from approaching. "Be careful, an evil will is influencing here." Haiyuan warned vigilantly. "Looks like we have to fight quickly." Zi Yan said, flicking her fingers, and a string of shining ice cones shot towards the blocking force field, trying to open a passage. Just as the ice cone was about to touch the force field, Haiyuan suddenly spoke: "Wait! Using violence will only anger it. Although evil is ferocious, it also respects bravery and wisdom. Let me try." Haiyuan closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and a faint blue light emanated from his whole body. He began to chant an ancient and mysterious spell, his voice was long and rhythmic, and gradually, the force field weakened and finally disappeared without a trace. "It's done!" Xiao Chong shouted excitedly, took a few steps forward, and gently held up the Heart of Tides. Its light flowed between the three of them, as if acknowledging their courage and determination. "This is just the first step." Haiyuan reminded with a smile, but his eyes were more determined, "Next, the Star Compass and the Wings of Wind and Waves, no matter how many difficulties and obstacles there are, we will overcome them one by one." "That's right, as long as we are together, there are no difficulties that cannot be overcome." Zi Yan responded, her eyes flashing with infinite longing for the future. Hai Yuan led Xiao Chong and Zi Yan and slowly dived into the forgotten waters. The light around them gradually dissipated, leaving only the faint blue light on their bodies to guide the direction forward. The outline of the shipwreck gradually emerged, like the remains of a giant beast, lying quietly in the embrace of the deep sea, with an ominous atmosphere surrounding it. Zi Yan held Xiao Chong's hand tightly, her eyes revealing an unconcealable fear. "This place... is so scary." She whispered, her voice sounding particularly fragile under the blisters. "Don't be afraid, Haiyuan and I are here." Xiao Chonghui held Ziyan's hand, giving her warmth and strength. The abyss was ahead, and the body surrounded by blue light was like a lighthouse in the deep sea, leading them through the darkness. As the three men went deeper into the shipwreck, an oppressive, almost palpable silence enveloped the surroundings, with only the bubbling sound of their breathing echoing in this enclosed space. Suddenly, a low murmur broke the silence, and the souls of the dead began to wander in the cabin, their eyes were empty, their faces were distorted, as if they were looking for past memories or unfinished missions. "Are you ready? Here they come."
Haiyuan's voice was steady and powerful. His hands quickly drew complex symbols and a spell came out. Light blue light condensed into a shield of light around him. Xiao Chong drew the dagger from his waist, his eyes full of determination: "No matter what grudges these dead souls have, they can't stop us from moving forward." Zi Yan also plucked up her courage, took out a small magic bead from her arms, and chanted softly. The surrounding sea water seemed to be summoned and began to ripple, weaving a water armor for her. The ghosts gradually approached, and they let out sharp roars, trying to penetrate the protection of the three people. Hai Yuan took the lead in the attack. He stretched out his hand, and the power of the spell turned into a beam of light, accurately hitting a ghost, causing it to wail and dissipate into nothingness. Xiao Chong flexibly shuttled between the ghosts, and the dagger pierced through the darkness like lightning, and each swing took away the wail of a ghost. Zi Yan's fighting spirit bloomed in the water, forming whirlpools that drew the dead souls in and eventually turned them into nothingness. After a fierce battle, the ghosts finally dissipated one by one, and the shipwreck returned to peace, leaving only the breathing sounds of the three people and the slightly rippling water around them. Xiao Chong gently patted the remains of the sunken ship and said, "Next, it's the star compass." Haiyuan's pupils shrank suddenly. He sensed an ancient and powerful soul wave approaching from the depths of the cabin. "Be careful, there are stronger enemies." He whispered, and signaled the two to prepare for battle. The three of them stood back to back and slowly advanced towards the core position. In the dim light, a skeleton in rusty armor slowly stood up, with green phosphorescence flickering in its eye sockets. It held an ancient scimitar in its hand. It was the captain of the undead - Olivias. "Intruders, you have disturbed my eternal peace," Olivias' voice sounded like an echo from the abyss, "Be prepared to bear the wrath of the deep sea!" The battle is about to break out. Haiyuan quickly chanted a spell, and the spell turned into a light shield blocking the three people, just blocking Olivia's first wave of attacks. The scimitar collided with the light shield, causing ripples. "This guy is not simple!" Xiao Chong shouted, while quickly spinning his body, and the dagger turned into a silver storm, trying to find the flaw of the undead captain. Zi Yan condensed her fighting spirit in the water and transformed into several clones, attacking from different angles in an attempt to distract Olivia's attention. "You have good skills, little girl." The undead captain sneered, his figure suddenly became blurred, he easily dodged all attacks, and counterattacked with amazing speed, and one of Zi Yan's clones disappeared in an instant. (End of this chapter)