That layer of light was like an invisible shield, completely neutralizing all pressure.
The lake water was much colder than he had imagined.
Even though he was protected by the waterproof beads, he could still feel the bone-chilling cold.
The cold wasn’t just a simple low water temperature; it was freezing cold and had been permeating for years, as if the lake had never been warm since the beginning of time.
Feeling the piercing cold, David was somewhat relieved because he had used water repellent beads.
Not far in front of Jiang Xuelan, the icy blue water almost merged with the seabed, only the white jade hairpin holding her hair emitted a faint light in the darkness, like a guiding light.
The two of them, lined up one in front of the other, dived to the bottom of the lake.
At first, you can still see the light. The aurora borealis and golden light of the Tree of Life overhead shone through the water, forming swaying pillars of light on the lake, like holy light shining from a church dome.
However, as depth increases, the light becomes dimmer and weaker.
Then, all that was left was pitch darkness, so dark that you couldn’t even see your own hand in front of your face.
David could only rely on the light from Jiang Xuelan’s white jade hairpin to determine his direction.
The surrounding lake water began to change.
It was no longer ordinary lake water, but rather a thicker and heavier liquid, as if swimming in ink.
The thin layer of anti-light granules sizzled in the viscous liquid, as if it was under immense pressure.
“We’re almost at the Guixu region.”
Jiang Xuelan’s voice suddenly sounded in David’s ears, as clear as if they were talking face to face.
He used divine thoughts to convey his voice.
As soon as he finished speaking, David felt something move in front of him.
It was a very faint vibration that came from the depths of the lake, penetrated the thick lake water, and reached his body.
The vibration was very weak, so weak that it was almost imperceptible, but the power contained in it made David’s heart beat fast.
It’s a heartbeat.
A heart of unimaginable size beats slowly and powerfully deep at the bottom of the lake.
Pounding.
Pounding.
Pounding.
Each blow caused the lake water to tremble slightly, and each blow made David’s blood vibrate in response.
“He’s awake.” Jiang Xuelan’s voice sounded a little tense.
Two golden lights appeared in the darkness ahead.
The light was originally very small, like two stars far from each other.
However, they both grew bigger and brighter, like two rising suns.
When the two beams of light became large enough to illuminate an area of several hundred feet around him, David finally saw what they actually were.
Eye.
Guixu eyes.
The golden spies floated in the darkness, each dozens of feet across, larger than any building David had ever seen.
There were no emotions in his golden pupils, only indifference that transcended time, as if he was observing two ants that had strayed into the nest of a giant beast.
Behind those eyes was the silhouette of Guixu.
Its shape was so large that David’s vision could not accommodate it.
He could only see patches of dark blue scales, each as big as a house, that reflected a cold and sinister glint in the golden light.
Dark red light flowed through the gaps between the scales, like magma churning in the cracks of rocks.
Guixu’s body weaved and twisted, extending into the deeper darkness at the bottom of the lake, with no end in sight.
“Don’t be afraid,” Jiang Xuelan’s telepathic message sounded again, “It won’t harm us. But it will test us.”
test?
Before David could react, Gui Xu’s eyes shifted slightly, and his golden gaze fell on him.
That gaze was like a mountain pressing down on him, and David felt his soul tremble.
It wasn’t pressure, but something more fundamental. Facing that gaze, he felt like all his secrets were exposed, as if he had been seen through from the inside out.
Gui Xu’s gaze stayed on him for three breaths.
Then, he looked away.
The golden eyes slowly closed.
At the same time, there was a deep rumbling from the bottom of the lake, like the earth was groaning.
The roar grew louder and closer, and the entire lake shook violently.
David felt the bottom of the lake beneath his feet crack.
A crack stretched from where the Guixu ruins lay dormant to both sides, growing wider and deeper with every moment.
Dazzling white light gushed out from the gap. This white light is different from sunlight and auroras; it was a more ancient and primordial radiance, like the first rays of light at the beginning of time.
“Right now!” Jiang Xuelan grabbed David’s wrist and pulled him towards the gap.
FAQ Novel
Q: What special item is introduced for underwater travel?
A: Waterproof beads are presented, designed to allow free breathing and counteract water pressure in deep environments like Guixu Lake.
Q: What makes Guixu Lake different from a regular ocean?
A: Guixu Lake is described as being exceptionally deep with immense water pressure, making it unrivaled by ordinary oceans.
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