Chapter 72: Quick Travel Guide: Poseidon (Part 9)
Lord Poseidon grabbed me and took me through many twists and turns until we arrived at a secluded coral reef.
His face was solemn, and his deep eyes were full of worry: "I have heard about Zhang Yu's matter. It was General Shark who did it. He is now becoming more powerful and ambitious. We must all be careful."
My heart sank. The shark general at the bottom of the sea had great power! This despicable man, it wasn't enough that he framed me for being attacked by a sea snake last time, this time he actually attacked my cousin directly!
I clenched my fists, digging my fingertips deep into my flesh, trying to suppress the anger and worry that was surging in my heart: "Lord Poseidon, we must save my cousin! Do you know where he is imprisoned?"
Lord Poseidon shook his head and said in a heavy tone: "General Shark is very cautious. I haven't found Zhang Yu's whereabouts yet. But don't worry, I will do my best to find him."
He paused, then turned his gaze towards me, asking with a hint of inquiry, "How have you been practicing recently? Do you feel anything unusual?"
I was stunned for a moment. Why did Lord Poseidon suddenly ask this? Did he know the secret hidden in me? I avoided his gaze and answered vaguely: "It's... It's okay, nothing unusual."
Lord Poseidon looked at me deeply, as if he could see through my thoughts, but he said nothing.
He just patted my shoulder and said firmly: "No matter what, we must be prepared. The target of Shark General is not only Zhang Yu, his real purpose is..."
He didn't say anything more, but I knew that his target was me and the entire mermaid race. My heart sank to the bottom. The ambition of the Shark General was obvious. I had to become stronger as soon as possible to protect myself and the people I cared about!
That night, I tossed and turned and couldn't sleep, and the words of Lord Poseidon echoed in my ears.
I realized that this was not the time to be weak, and I had to race against time to improve my strength! I quietly got up, left the room, and dived into a secret cave deep under the sea.
This cave was where Lord Poseidon brought me before. He said the sea water here has the most abundant energy and is a perfect place for cultivation.
I sat with my tail folded under a huge night-shining pearl, closed my eyes, and began to try to mobilize the energy of the surrounding sea water according to the method taught to me by the Lord of the Sea.
At first, I felt a stinging sensation all over my body, but as I kept trying, gradually, a warm and powerful force began to flow through me.
I felt as if I was in a vast ocean, with the energy from the surrounding sea water continuously pouring into my body, nourishing every inch of my skin and every nerve.
I felt an unprecedented power awakening in my body. This power was so strong, so strange, yet so familiar, as if it was born with me, hidden in my blood, waiting for the moment to be awakened...
Time passed by minute by minute, and I was immersed in the practice, completely forgetting time and everything around me.
I feel that I am getting stronger step by step, and there seems to be a bigger secret hidden in my body, waiting for me to explore and unlock...
I didn’t know how long I had been practicing until I felt an intense burning sensation in my chest. I suddenly opened my eyes and saw the night pearl in front of me flashing a few times, the light was brighter than before.
At the same time, I felt a strong force surging in my body, as if it was about to burst my body. I tried to control this force by suppressing the discomfort, but I found that it was like a wild horse that could not be tamed at all.
Just when I was about to despair, I remembered what the Sea God once said: "The power of the mermaids comes from the ocean and from their faith. You have to feel the ocean with your heart, feel the mermaid blood flowing in your body, and you will be able to control this power."
Mermaid blood? My heart was moved. Could it be that I really have mermaid blood flowing in my body? Once this thought came to my mind, I could not get rid of it.
I closed my eyes, concentrated, and tried to feel every inch of my skin and every drop of blood in my body.
Gradually, I felt that something seemed to be awakening in my body. An ancient and mysterious power surged out from the depths of my blood and resonated with the energy of the surrounding sea water.
At that moment, I seemed to see the vast ocean, the free-swimming fish, the mysterious underwater world, and even more so,... Lord Poseidon.
He stood in front of me with a gentle smile on his face and held out his hand to me: "Welcome home, my prince."
"prince?"
I muttered to myself, my heart filled with confusion and shock. Before I could react, the scene in front of me disappeared and I returned to reality.
But that wonderful feeling still exists. I feel that my power has undergone a tremendous change. Not only can I mobilize the energy of sea water more easily, but I can even feel the emotions of the creatures around me and even control their actions.
This is an unprecedented experience. I am very excited, but at the same time I feel a greater responsibility on my shoulders. I know that I have gained not only strength, but also the mission of protecting my people.
In order to better master this power, I began to seek every opportunity to access the ancient knowledge of the mermaids. I dived into the deepest library in the sea, read those ancient scrolls, and learned about the history, culture, and unique cultivation methods of the mermaids.
One day, I found a record about the "Son of Prophecy" in an ancient book.
The Son of Prophecy has great power and can lead the mermaids to prosperity, but it can also lead to destruction. Seeing this, my heart sank suddenly. Could it be that I am the Son of Prophecy? Could this be the meaning of my traveling here?
I closed the book, feeling anxious and confused. At this moment, I felt a faint wave of energy coming from afar. I raised my head alertly and looked at the entrance of the cave. Could it be the Lord of the Sea? Or... the Shark General?
I held my breath, swam quietly to the cave entrance, and looked out through the gaps in the coral. I saw a tall figure wandering not far away. It was the shark general. How could he appear here? Has my whereabouts been exposed?
My heart was in my throat, and I tried to calm myself down. Zhao Lei didn't seem to notice me. He paced anxiously, mumbling something, as if he was talking to someone.
I quietly put my ear close to the ground, trying to catch the slightest sound.
"The plan is going smoothly. It won't be long before the entire underwater city falls under our control."
The Shark General's voice was low and cold, as if it came from the depths of hell. "Then, I will become the king here, and you..."
He stopped talking abruptly, as if he realized that he had let something slip. I was shocked. It seemed that there were other forces behind the Shark General. Their target was not only the Lord of the Sea, but the entire underwater city!
I must find out General Shark's plan as soon as possible to prevent this disaster from happening! I took a deep breath and quietly retreated back into the depths of the cave.
Now is not the time to confront Shark General head-on. I need more information and allies.
In the following days, I was more cautious. On the one hand, I continued to practice and improve my strength. On the other hand, I began to use my ability to sense the emotions of marine life to secretly collect intelligence.
I wandered around the underwater city, listening to the whispers of the fish, feeling the breath of the coral reefs, trying to piece together the conspiracy of the shark general.
Hard work pays off. By chance, I saved a mermaid warrior who was being hunted by General Shark. His name was A Luo, and he was a close confidant of Lord Poseidon. He was hunted because he refused to participate in General Shark's rebellion plan.
A Luo told me that General Shark has secretly recruited a group of mermaids who are dissatisfied with Lord Poseidon. They plan to launch a coup at the upcoming sacrificial ceremony to overthrow the rule of Lord Poseidon.
He also revealed that the reason why Shark General was able to control other mermaids was because he obtained an evil power from the deep sea.
"This power can amplify negative emotions in people and make them crazy and cruel."
Arlo gnashed his teeth and said, "General Shark used this power to control my brother and forced him to join the rebels."
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