Chapter 276 Extraordinary Item, Ocean Shell_2
Before, he thought it was somewhat exaggerated, but now.
"Unbelievable."
Guesses constantly rose in his mind, then he saw the suction around him suddenly intensify.
The ebb and flow of ocean tides, Chen Feng dared not linger any longer.
The Blood Pattern Wings behind him appeared instantly, flapped forcefully, stirring the water and pushing him away from this place.
The dazzling golden light in his mind was dimmer than usual, Chen Feng said a word of appreciation to the Holy Shield Giant.
It was fortunate that the Holy Shield Giant could slowly repair its injuries by itself and vanish into a spiritual illusion at the most perilous moment, being absorbed into his consciousness.
Otherwise, he wouldn't dare to let it take such risks.
Thoughts flashed by, the sound of swirling water behind him continually fading away.
Occasionally, silver snakes flickered through the dark underwater cliff, illuminating the world, watching him glide back with wings on his back.
The mermaid warriors on the cliff all stared wide-eyed, astonished.
Including Della, who was also in a state of amazement and uncertainty.
She was very clear that the other party wasn't merely staying on the outskirts but had truly ventured into that dangerous area.
And yet, he returned safely?
"Hmm?"
Suddenly, she discovered that the Saint-level creature had disappeared.
Could it have fallen here?
Unbelievable, and she didn't think Chen Feng would be so reckless.
Her mind spun with guesses, finally watching Chen Feng return to the top of the cliff.
"Mr. Feng Chen, did you discover anything?"
Her attitude was slightly more respectful than before, wisely refraining from asking about the whereabouts of the Holy Shield Giant.
"Not much gain."
Shaking his head, Chen Feng concealed part of the truth.
If the legend of the divine war was true, it would mean that it might be a part of a god's body.
The impact would be too great, and he didn't want to test people's hearts.
"Is that so..."
Not suspecting too much, Della was well aware of the terrifying nature of the undersea storm beneath that cliff.
Even the storm in the area of white mist was merely a spillover of power from this place, causing influence.
Both tacitly decided not to discuss this matter further, and Chen Feng temporarily set aside his plans to explore here further.
At least overall, there wasn't much difference from what the mermaid clan had said, the Blue Heart Stone indeed could only be retrieved and collected with the power of ocean tides.
The quantities were limited, not like a vein imagined.
However, even so, he did not plan to give up on this place.
If the Blue Heart Stone was truly a fragment of arm-guard left by a god, then if he could retrieve it in the future, its power would be beyond words.
Soon, a group returned to the mermaids' palace territory.
Seizing the opportunity, Chen Feng expanded his perception once again, trying to observe this place as much as possible.
Despite the significant reduction in the effect of the Blue Heart Stone, having it was better than not.
Unfortunately, this palace territory was large, and he didn't see any extra Blue Heart Stone present.
After contemplating for a moment, he brought up the trade between the two parties.
"I am currently wanted by the Steel Kingdom."
"Moreover, most mermaids are in the heartland of the continent, where there are more dangers, and our trade might need to add some conditions."
Chen Feng said, sitting back on the coral seat inside the palace, feeling a bit cold.
This was an objective difficulty, much like the increased difficulty he faced in enhancing his Steel Bones.
At the same time, he suspected that the mermaid clan had lived here for so long, accumulating over time, perhaps had collected and stored a certain amount of Blue Heart, hidden in places unknown to him.
"This..."
Della's gaze flickered, feigning difficulty.
She had already anticipated such a situation, and soon engaged in communication with Chen Feng.
Ultimately, the reward doubled.
Moreover, she also gave Chen Feng a certain item.
"This conch is one of the extraordinary items passed down within our clan, and upon activation, it can forcibly dominate some low-level marine creatures."
"Additionally, it is rumored to also grant a type of sea god's blessing..."
Della's explaining voice sounded, and Chen Feng looked at the conch placed in front of him on the crystal table.
About ten centimeters in size, entirely white-yellow in color, with small dark gold patterns entwined.
He reached out to pick it up, and the next second.
[You've discovered a treasure of the Dead World—the Ocean Shell!]
[A secondary replica of the Sea God's Shell, possessing some of its divine charm.]
[Effect 1: Upon activation, can emit mermaid song, dominating low-level marine life within range!]
[Effect 2: Can grant a blessing to the bearer within the ocean, enhancing recovery, physical strength, defense... With long-term possession, there is a certain chance to accelerate the growth of marine creatures!]
[Defect: For those who are not marine creatures, long-term possession will lead to mutations, exhibiting some marine creature features, which require a special ritual to eliminate the effects.]
Lines of information swiftly emerged, and Chen Feng was somewhat surprised at the origin and effects of this sea conch.
A replica of the Sea God's Shell, the Ocean Shell?
Connecting with gods?
The thought flashed by, and he looked at the corresponding effect hint.
Command low-level sea beasts, receive ocean blessings.
Even to accelerate the growth of marine creatures.
The effect was self-evidently significant, making its defect seem trivial at this moment.
"Is this an extraordinary item?"
Chen Feng asked, having encountered quite a few before.
Whether it be Adler's or Duke Charles's possessions, each had different special effects.
But unfortunately, they were either exploded by him or hard to seize.
"Yes, this was made by our ancestors within the clan using special materials."
"Like other extraordinary items in the world, it also has certain usage costs, but with Sir Feng Chen's near Saint-level methods, it shouldn't pose much problem."
She smiled and said, Chen Feng was silent for a moment.
From the panel's prompts, he knew this gift was not ordinary and very valuable.
And the reason the other party was so generous was mostly for the sake of their transaction.
"Aren't you worried that after I obtain the treasure, I might violate our agreement?" he asked.
"I trust Mr. Feng Chen."
Her tone was earnest, as Della considered herself to have judged countless people and could somewhat gauge the principles and character of the black-haired young man in front of her.
After all, having Saint-level means and still willing to negotiate with the Mermaid Clan on such equal terms was a powerful testament.
In an instant, their eyes met.
Chen Feng was silent for a moment, then withdrew his gaze.
He indeed had thoughts of forcibly taking the Mermaid Clan's treasures and Blue Heart Stones.
But the other party was not malevolent and didn't possess the cold and sinister nature of Snake-men; he found it hard to violate his principles.
"I understand."
Putting the Ocean Shell into his bosom, he realized that the other party was pleading with him to rescue as many mermaids as possible.
Without making too many promises, he rose and prepared to leave.
"I'll see you off."
The tension in Della's heart dissipated, and she breathed a sigh of relief.
Sending off and departing, a giant sea turtle carried Chen Feng upward, surfacing.
The splash of the waves wasn't too loud, but the several sailors on the opposite mast ship remained vigilant, their attention captured.
At the same time, Green, who was sitting cross-legged on the deck, visualizing water elements, also opened his eyes to see the commotion.
"Lord Feng Chen!!"
The crowd shouted excitedly, and Chen Feng nodded, bidding farewell to Della and the others, disembarked from the turtle, and stepped onto the mast ship.
"Where is Lei Long?"
"Lord Lei Long hasn't returned yet."
Nodding slightly, Chen Feng shared Jia Ta's vision through the Soul Fire and saw the situation within the white fog.
Without further inquiries, after some negotiation and communication, the double-masted sailboat set sail again, charging into the white mist.
Della, along with several Mermaid Warriors, watched them depart, some faces expectant, others complex.
The Mermaid Clan had truly fallen on hard times.
They could only rely on a human to help find their lost clan members.
"Elder Della, what about the Half-Shark Clan..."
"Just politely refuse; Sir Feng Chen is more trustworthy than them."
Della's eyes were deep as she made the decision.
The other Mermaid Warriors remained silent for a moment, and eventually all nodded without further objection.
Then, with the sound of sinking water,
everyone disappeared, and the distant double-masted sailboat once again entered the white mist.
A stormy water column rose to the sky, hurricanes swirled, thunder and lightning roared.
The white mist was like a torrential downpour, dampening their hair and covering their clothes with water droplets.
This terrifying scene was familiar, yet they couldn't afford other emotions, and all looked toward the vague figure at the center of the stormy water column.
Somewhat familiar, he was standing within the stormy water column, as if completing some sort of baptism.
Upon seeing this scene, Chen Feng's eyes softened.
He knew that within the Realm of the Dead, he had finally gained a loyal Fourth Rank subordinate.