kvmb Chapter 555
Chapter 555
Surrounded by a school of spirit fish, the spirit boat slowly approached the Dragon Silk Palace. This palace, floating in the deep sea, emitted a soft, shimmering blue light, like a jewel from a dream. Merfolk guards, clad in iridescent mermaid armor and wielding coral spears inlaid with dazzling gems, patrolled the palace gates like streaks of blue phantoms. Their amber, vertical pupils gleamed with vigilance; with each step the spirit boat drew closer, their spears glowed with eerie blue runes, as if ready to strike at any moment.
Dongfang Wan'er lifted her skirt slightly and stood at the bow of the ship. Her voice was clear and firm: "We have come to find the third Zhenhai Pearl. This pearl concerns the safety of heaven and earth. We hope you will inform the Merfolk King!" As soon as she finished speaking, the surrounding merfolk guards began to murmur among themselves, whispering among themselves, their eyes filled with doubt and wariness. A moment later, a lithe merfolk guard, his silver fishtail swaying, swam into the palace like an arrow released from a bow.
Time flowed slowly in the stillness, a tense atmosphere filling the air. Finally, accompanied by a clear, ethereal chime, the massive palace gates slowly opened. On the coral-carved doors, lifelike dragon patterns shimmered faintly under the illumination of spiritual energy, and gusts of sea breeze, carrying the unique fragrance of merfolk, wafted in. Ye Jiuchen, Dongfang Wan'er, and Xiaobai exchanged glances, stepping into this mysterious palace with a mixture of caution and anticipation.
The interior of the Dragon Silk Palace is breathtaking. Layer upon layer of staircases, constructed from millennia-old pearls and deep-sea coral, radiate a warm glow, like a galaxy fallen to earth. The walls are inlaid with luminescent seaweed, which sways gently with the current, casting a vibrant, multicolored glow upon the entire palace. The magical fires unique to mermaids burn within the glass lamps, their soft, warm light transforming this underwater palace into a fairyland.
Following the winding steps, they arrived at the deepest part of the palace. On a massive, seashell-shaped jade couch lay the Merman King, slumbering. His face was handsome and serene, his long, silvery-white hair flowing like clouds behind him, the scales on his fishtail shimmering with a pearly luster. He radiated a soft light, like a sleeping deity. A single, crystal-clear tear slid from the corner of his eye, falling into the jade plate below. Instantly, the plate shone with a dazzling light, revealing the third Sea-Suppressing Pearl lying there quietly, exuding a mysterious and powerful aura.
However, just as they were about to approach, the surrounding temperature suddenly plummeted, and a strange black mist filled the air. Countless shadowy figures emerged from every corner of the palace, their bodies twisted and their faces ferocious—the remnants of the ancient sea monsters that had been sealed away. These sea monsters exuded a nauseating stench, and their eyes gleamed with greed and evil as they stared intently at the Sea-Suppressing Pearl in the jade plate.
"Be careful! These are ancient sea monsters sealed away. They want to use the power of the Sea-Suppressing Pearl to unleash another cataclysmic event!" Ye Jiuchen's expression was grave. His Dragon Roar Sword was instantly drawn, its blade bursting with dazzling golden light. Dongfang Wan'er's jade hands moved swiftly, spiritual energy surging like a tide. The Sea-Suppressing Pearl floated above her head, emitting a soft light and forming a powerful defensive barrier. Xiao Bai transformed into its original form, its snow-white fur standing on end, roaring furiously, its sonic waves tearing through the air like sharp blades.
A fierce battle unfolded within the Dragon Silk Palace. The sea monsters brandished their sharp claws, spewing venomous black mist from their mouths. Ye Jiuchen's sword energy intertwined with Dongfang Wan'er's spiritual power, forming an impenetrable defensive line. Xiao Bai darted back and forth across the battlefield, her sharp teeth and claws keeping the sea monsters at bay. However, the sea monsters were simply too numerous, surging in wave after wave, and the three gradually began to feel overwhelmed.
The roar of battle echoed through the Dragon Silk Palace, yet the slumbering Merman King remained undisturbed by the chaos before him. The light of the Sea-Suppressing Pearl flickered during the battle, as if worried about this life-or-death struggle. Could Ye Jiuchen, Dongfang Wan'er, and Xiaobai protect the Sea-Suppressing Pearl and unravel the mystery of the world's anomalies in this fierce clash? The road ahead was fraught with uncertainty, and their destinies were subtly altered in the course of this battle…
The battle underwater had reached its climax. Ye Jiuchen's Dragon Roar Sword was riddled with cracks, and the light emanating from its blade was growing increasingly dim. Dongfang Wan'er's spiritual power, amplified by the Sea-Suppressing Pearl, was barely holding on, yet she was still being pushed back by the sea monsters' onslaught. Xiao Bai's fur was stained with foul-smelling poisonous blood, and each bite was accompanied by a trembling from exhaustion. Broken coral and glass flew through the palace, transforming the once magnificent Dragon Silk Palace into a hellish battlefield.
Just as the three's defenses were about to collapse, the sleeping Merman King suddenly opened his eyes. The light flowing in his amber vertical pupils seemed to contain the vastness and majesty of the entire deep sea. The spiritual power surrounding him surged suddenly, and the once silent palace was instantly enveloped by an invisible pressure. The floating glass lamps shattered one after another, and the fragments that burst out remained suspended in mid-air. The monstrous sea monsters let out piercing screams, as if being choked by invisible giant hands. Their bodies twisted and flew backward, crashing heavily against the coral walls, creating spiderweb-like cracks in the sturdy palace.
The Merman King slowly rose, and with a sway of his tail, the seawater transformed into countless shimmering water dragons that coiled within the palace. With each step he took, the surrounding seawater surged and condensed into dazzling staircases, light flowing along the patterns on his scales and converging at the tip of his tail fin into starlight. When he reached the jade plate, the spiritual energy of the entire Dragon Silk Palace began to converge upon him, and the Sea-Suppressing Pearl trembled slightly in his palm. Its previously flickering light, like a tamed wild horse, instantly became clear and bright.
"These wicked creatures have coveted the Sea-Suppressing Pearl for a thousand years." The Merman King's voice was deep and resonant, as if carrying the echoes of ancient tides. "I set up a seal with my life force, but due to the anomalies in the heavens and earth, the spiritual energy of the deep sea became disordered, and the seal developed cracks. If it weren't for the sounds of your battle that awakened me, the consequences would have been unimaginable." He looked at the three men's disheveled yet resolute appearance, and a rare hint of warmth appeared in his cold eyes.
Despite their injuries, Ye Jiuchen and the others knelt on one knee. Dongfang Wan'er wiped the blood from her lips and said sincerely, "We come from the land. Due to frequent changes in the heavens and earth, we followed the clues of the Sea-Suppressing Pearl to come here. We have heard that the third Sea-Suppressing Pearl can quell the disaster, and we hope that you will help us, senior." She took out the first two Sea-Suppressing Pearls, and the three pearls echoed each other in the air, radiating a brilliant light.
The Merman King gazed at the intertwined halos of the three Sea-Suppressing Pearls. After a long while, he sighed softly, "In ancient times, the Sea-Suppressing Pearls were created to protect the balance of the Three Realms. Now that the world is out of balance, perhaps it is time for them to return to their mission." He pushed the pearl in his hand toward Dongfang Wan'er. The moment his fingertip brushed across the pearl, a pale blue rune disappeared into its surface. "This pearl has resonated with my spiritual power. If you encounter a sea monster again, you may call me by my true name, 'Cangming'."
The moment Dongfang Wan'er received the Zhenhai Pearl, she felt a cool spiritual energy coursing through her meridians, instantly relieving most of her fatigue. Ye Jiuchen and Xiaobai also felt the flow of spiritual energy around them becoming increasingly smooth, as if they had received the blessing of the deep sea's power.
The Merman King waved his arm, and the palace gates slowly opened. The sea monsters that had been dispersed earlier were nowhere to be seen, replaced by neatly lined-up merman guards. "The spirit fish will escort you away." He flicked his tail, and the seawater automatically parted to create a fluorescent passage. "The changes on land are more serious than I imagined. The road ahead is treacherous. I hope you take care."
Surrounded by the newly gathered spirit fish, the spirit boat slowly rose. As it drew closer to the sea, sunlight pierced the ripples, casting long shadows of the three figures. The Sea-Suppressing Pearl emitted a soft glow within the cabin, its light mingling with the shimmering patterns on the water. But they knew that obtaining the third Sea-Suppressing Pearl was only the beginning; awaiting them were even more powerful enemies and a world-shaking secret capable of upending the Three Realms.
Ye Jiuchen, Dongfang Wan'er, and Xiaobai stood at the bow of the spirit boat, bowing respectfully towards the Dragon Silk Palace. The Merman King stood at the palace gate, his fishtail swaying gently, while his merman guards behind him blew conch shells in unison, the melodious music echoing through the deep sea, bidding them farewell. A school of spirit fish, like a dazzling galaxy, formed a ribbon of light around the spirit boat, escorting them slowly away from this mysterious underwater palace.
The spirit boat cut through the water at lightning speed, with the seawater splashing up white waves on both sides of the hull.
Ye Jiuchen gazed at the Zhenhai Pearl in his arms, feeling the immense power contained within, yet his brow remained furrowed: "The forces behind this cataclysmic change in the world are too vast; we must find a solution as soon as possible." Dongfang Wan'er gently stroked the runes flowing across the surface of the Zhenhai Pearl, a hint of worry flashing in her eyes: "But we haven't even seen the true face of our enemy yet." Xiao Bai squatted to the side, its ears twitching alertly, constantly monitoring the surrounding movements.