Chapter 28 Mermaid Princess
"I am the guardian of the Heart of the Ocean, and my name is Haiyun," the merman woman introduced herself with a smile.
"This is the secret realm of the Heart of the Ocean, the territory of the Merfolk, a place full of mystery and wonder."
Haiyun led them through colorful coral reefs, with all sorts of unique marine life swimming around them, creating a dreamlike underwater world.
Luo Qing and her companions were deeply attracted by the magnificent underwater world before them. The colorful corals, the unique marine life, and the picturesque scenery made them feel as if they were in a dreamlike fairy tale world.
Haiyun carried them through this mysterious sea, their figures light and elegant.
She introduced them to various exotic marine creatures and told them about the history and legends of the merfolk, giving them a deeper understanding of this mysterious race.
Finally, Haiyun led them to a magnificent palace.
The palace's roof is inlaid with shimmering pearls, emitting a soft glow, and it is surrounded by all sorts of strange marine life, making it incredibly dreamlike.
"Clan leader, all the players have arrived." Haiyun bowed.
The merfolk chieftain sat on the throne in the center of the palace, his figure appearing mysterious and majestic in the light.
The clan leader had long, silver-white hair that cascaded like a waterfall in the sea, and his eyes were deep and seemed to see through everything. He wore magnificent merman attire, and his body emitted a faint glow that inspired awe.
Upon seeing Luo Qing and his companions, the clan chief smiled and waved, signaling them to come forward.
Luo Qing and her companions approached the clan chief with trepidation and bowed respectfully.
The chieftain smiled at them and said, "Welcome to the Heart of the Ocean Secret Realm, brave players. I am Haiyuan, the chieftain of the Merfolk."
The voice of the Abyss Chieftain echoed in the underwater palace, carrying a majestic yet mysterious power.
He spoke slowly, his voice as gentle and profound as the ocean waves: "Brave players, your ability to enter the Heart of the Ocean's Secret Realm proves that you possess pure hearts and unwavering wills."
"You have been chosen to enter this secret realm of the Heart of the Ocean because there is an important task for you to complete."
As he spoke, he waved his hand and summoned a dazzling, colorful painting.
The painting depicts a sea shrouded in darkness, with a dazzling gem shining brightly in the center, seemingly the only hope in this darkness.
“That is the core of the Heart of the Ocean, sealed by an evil force.” The voice of the Abyss Clan Chief revealed deep worry. “This force is gradually eroding our ocean. If the seal is not broken in time, the entire marine ecosystem will face the crisis of destruction.”
"Your mission is to dispel the darkness and save the core of the ocean. Once you succeed, the Merfolk will reward you handsomely."
Chief Haiyuan's words echoed in the underwater palace, and Luo Qing and her companions were entrusted with the important task of saving the Heart of the Ocean.
They stood before the dazzling painting, their eyes firm and full of determination.
Suddenly, the sea on the painting began to ripple, as if an invisible force was awakening.
The core of the Ocean Heart, shrouded in darkness, emitted a faint call, seemingly pleading for their help.
Luo Qing took a deep breath; she knew this was their moment to demonstrate courage and wisdom. She gripped the gemstone tightly in her hand, feeling the powerful force it contained.
"We will surely dispel the darkness and save the core of the ocean!" The group's firm vows echoed throughout the underwater palace.
With firm steps, Luo Qing led the group into the painting.
Upon entering the painting, the surrounding light vanished instantly, replaced by a thick black fog.
The black mist was almost tangible, thick and heavy, as if it could devour all light.
Luo Qing and the others immediately felt a strong sense of oppression, as if an invisible hand was choking them, making it difficult for them to breathe.
The five people held hands and struggled forward through the black fog.
In this darkness, they could only rely on the faint light emitted by the gems in their hands to discern their direction. The light flickered in the black mist, like a lamp that could be extinguished at any moment.
Suddenly, a mournful cry of dolphins shattered the silence, and then a huge black shadow appeared before them.
It was a dolphin corrupted by darkness; its eyes were blood red, and its body was covered with black scales, making it ferocious and terrifying.
The dolphin, corrupted by darkness, stopped in front of them, its eyes fixed on Qi Ru, as if it saw something familiar in her.
Its breathing was heavy and powerful, each breath causing the surrounding black mist to churn.
Qi Ru sensed its gaze, so she threw a jade pendant upwards. The pendant formed a barrier that enveloped them before she gently reached out her hand to the dolphin.
The moment her hand touched the dolphin, a soft light emanated from her fingertips, illuminating the surrounding black mist.
The light was warm and serene, as if it possessed a magical power.
The blood-red color in the dolphin's eyes, now bathed in light, gradually faded, replaced by a deep tranquility.
It nuzzled against Qi Ru affectionately and made a cheerful sound.
"Qi Ru, is this why you wanted to come in?" Luo Qing asked.
That's right. Luo Qing originally didn't plan to go with the merman named Hai Yun. Although Hai Yun was beautiful and very enthusiastic, who knew if she was good or bad?
But Qi Ru quietly tugged at her hand, and Luo Qing then led everyone back to the Merfolk tribe with Hai Yun, finally following the tribe leader's wishes to enter this place.
Qi Ru stroked the dolphin's head and asked Luo Qing, "Do you remember what I said when I sold you the space stone?"
Luo Qing lowered her head and recalled, "You said you were already on the island at that time."
“That’s right.” Qi Ru flicked her tail, and the original blue scales turned colorful starting from her waist.
"I'm telling you I was teleported to the island by the system beforehand. In fact, I've been on this island since birth, and I've never left since I came out."
Luo Qing's eyes widened, and Fang Tai and the other two also gaped open.
Qi Ru sighed, "Where do you think I got a space stone from? Besides the system, only the merfolk have this thing."
"So you're a merman? But didn't you participate in the island championship? Your name is even on the leaderboard," Luo Qing asked curiously.
"Let me introduce myself again. I am Princess Hai Ru of the Merfolk Clan." Qi Ru forced a smile. "I am half a player and half a Merfolk."
"As for how I became who I am today, we'll talk about it as we walk," Qi Ru said, pointing to the radiant core.
The group swam while listening to Qi Ru's story.
It turns out that a week ago, the current patriarch of the Merfolk, who was formerly the second elder of the Merfolk, joined forces with the dark forces to massacre the direct line, seal the core of the ocean, and declare himself king.
Qi Ru's family was brutally slaughtered by Hai Yuan, leaving only her alive. She was transformed into a player by the Mermaid King and escaped the massacre.
Because the Heart of the Ocean was sealed, the entire territory of the Merfolk is now controlled by dark forces, and marine life has been polluted.
"So you came back for revenge?" Mu Qimeng asked.
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