Chapter 2457 - Undersea River (1/2)

Translator: Exodus Tales  Editor: Exodus Tales

Translated by XephiZ

Edited by Aelryinth

The cold water in the trench was surging around them. The troop stuck close to the wall of the trench. Their hearts were pounding so heavily it felt like they were about to jump out of their throats.

It was the Ruler-level creature!

The creature was not all that huge, but it was emitting cold lights resembling swords in the dark, as if countless swords without hilts were sticking out of it. The strange light added an extra hint of spookiness to the world at the bottom of the sea.

The bait had already been released. It contained pure Soul Energy, a rare material of the Undead Element. Most high-level demon creatures were interested in the energy, as it could help their souls grow stronger.

The Cold Ray Ruler’s gills released something like ink, which spread rapidly through the water.

However, the water started freezing before the ink could spread far away. The black ice spread like vines through the trench, forming different shapes similar to coral and seaweed.

It continued to grow through the water and was within inches of an old captain with a scarred face.

The captain stayed still on the wall. He would expose himself if moved now, and he would also place the others in danger.

A sharp black icy branch stabbed the old captain in the leg. He clenched his teeth and his face contorted in pain, but he remained unmoving.

Tan Feng was extremely worried. The black ink was obviously permeating the old man’s body. His whole leg had turned black and its flesh was corroding now!

The old captain’s lower leg soon only had bones left. Tan Feng wanted to help the old captain, but the man shook his head slightly. He did not want the whole troop to be slaughtered by the Ruler-level creature because of him!

“It’s going after the bait!” Captain Tong signed.

Tan Feng and the old captain both let out a relieved sigh.

Tan Feng swam to the old captain and sliced his rotted leg off, immediately using Light Magic to scorch the wound and stop the bleeding.

“I can’t heal you right now. How do you feel? Can you move?” Tan Feng asked.

The old captain forced a smile. “It’s fine, losing a leg won’t affect my movement since I’m a Shadow Mage, don’t worry.”

Luckily, the poison had not spread very quickly. The poison of certain Ruler-level creatures could spread throughout a victim’s body in mere seconds!

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The troop continued to dive deeper. To their surprise, the bottom of the trench was incredibly spacious.

It was not the same as falling down a well into the cave at the bottom. It felt more like they had just passed through a dark tunnel and entered into a world at the bottom of the sea.

There was no sand or sediment on the ground, only a hard crust. Some of the spots were as smooth and glossy as metal.

“General, the water around here seems to be flowing,” Tan Feng signed, looking around.

Zhang Xiaohou could also feel it. Normally, the water at a great depth would have very little movement. The water down here should feel very still and unmoving.

Unexpectedly, the water at the bottom of the trench was flowing.

In contrast, the water in the trench was still when they were descending it.

“A river at the bottom of the sea?” Old Man Zhen, who had been quiet for some time, suddenly transmitted his voice to everyone with the Psychic Element.