Chapter 534 - 297: Earth

Chapter 534: Chapter 297: Earth

’An Su, your true thoughts are completely exposed.’

’Give you souls, and you’ll just use my power to break free.’

An Su believed it could break free. That was its inner thought. It thought that as long as it was given enough souls, I would be completely unable to restrain it.

But that was just its own idea.

It wouldn’t necessarily succeed.

"Kid, you’d better think this through."

"You should know I can’t deceive you... If this thing is allowed to run rampant, not only will the Secret Sea be in danger, but even the Moon Sea, where you wish to remain, will be at risk."

"You’re staying here because you’ve had a premonition, haven’t you?"

"One of those fateful choices."

"When a person faces a major turning point in their life, they often sense certain things—especially since... you’re a Prophet."

"Perhaps your destiny is to prevent this from happening."

"All the threads of destiny are pushing you toward... this outcome."

An Su’s words echoed in Lu Cang’s mind.

In that instant, Lu Cang suddenly recalled a wish he had once made.

During a Future Preview.

Lu Cang had made a wish to save the Secret Sea.

But after he made that wish, nothing had happened on April 1st...

At this very moment, Lu Cang had an extremely absurd feeling as a ridiculous theory took shape in his mind.

’Could it be... that the wish I made during the Preview is also taking effect?’

Lu Cang looked down at the Pure White Descent Ritual.

SPLASH—

Another Tier Seven giant claw shot out from the sea, lunging at Lu Cang!

"Get lost."

Lu Cang lashed out with a sweeping kick!

THUD!

A deep thud echoed out. In the next instant, the tough claw’s carapace shattered into countless pieces.

Although there were many Demons around,

for now, it seemed nothing could pose a threat to him.

Nothing had appeared that could even harm him.

"Something... is calling me."

Just as Lu Cang was contemplating his decision, Kumironi whispered from beside him.

"Lu Cang."

"Did you hear that?"

Lu Cang shook his head. "No, I didn’t hear anything."

Frowning, Lu Cang glanced down at Yelieya. Her expression was off, too.

With a thought, he released the Restriction on Yelieya’s body.

"Did you sense something too?" Lu Cang asked telepathically.

Yelieya looked up. Bound tightly, she could only wriggle on the ground like a grub.

"I sensed it too... Something is calling me!"

The world convulsed, and the Secret Sea churned.

This phenomenon proved that the matter had nothing to do with Lu Cang.

There was another reason for the Secret Sea’s destruction.

"What did you hear?" Lu Cang demanded.

Yelieya replied, "An Oracle..."

"An Oracle?"

However, it wasn’t Yelieya who elaborated, but Kumironi.

Kumironi answered, "I heard it too. From within the Secret Sea, there was a faint call from Sophia..."

"There’s something in the Secret Sea that we must do."

Lu Cang’s expression was grim as he asked, "Now?"

Kumironi’s tone was certain. "Yes, now."

Lu Cang gazed at the forbidding waters. The entire sea before him was a deep, dark green, shimmering with an eerie light...

"Where, specifically?" Lu Cang asked.

Kumironi: "I don’t know."

Lu Cang asked again, "Could it be an illusion?"

Kumironi paused for a moment. "I’ve already tried to dispel any illusory effects on myself. I don’t think... I would fall for an illusion so easily."

Although Kumironi’s combat prowess was a mystery, her skill as a Healing Mage was truly beyond question.

But just as Lu Cang was about to offer a rebuttal,

Suddenly...

His eyes gazed into the deep sea, and it was as if he saw a distant planet.

Earth.

No, no, no, no...

How is that possible?

How could Earth be in the Secret Sea?

’It seems the Secret Sea really does create illusions, making people...’

THUMP—

But suddenly, Lu Cang’s heart began to pound. He abruptly felt that within his [Divine Level Hidden Origin], the connection pointing toward Earth now had a clear direction.

This direction pointed to the depths of the Secret Sea.

It didn’t point across the sea’s surface, level with his current position, but rather... deep down into the Abyss of the Sea.

’What the hell?’

’My Talent is activating now?’

’Don’t tell me this illusion is powerful enough to affect my Talent, too.’

Lu Cang suddenly gripped the clothes over his chest.

His Talent activated again.

[Divine Level Hidden Origin] allowed him to see his own origins with perfect clarity.

He came from Earth, and he had parents who were still alive... and the place where they were...

Right now, the location was crystal clear.

It was in the depths of the Secret Sea.

Lu Cang’s gaze was fixed on the Secret Sea.

He had always assumed that if Earth existed in this world, it would be in the legendary Star Realm—rumored to be as vast and boundless as the cosmos. After all, he had heard the Star Realm was like a universe, filled with countless giant stars, each one moving according to specific laws.

There were even some places without Magic Power or Magic.

’The Star Realm is basically the universe I came from. Once I’m strong enough, I’ll travel there, and maybe I’ll be able to find Earth.’

But now, he was being told that Earth was in the depths of the Secret Sea...

’What does this mean?’

Lu Cang felt dazed. A million thoughts flashed through his mind, and even his breathing became ragged.

After steadying himself, Lu Cang asked, "Kumironi, which direction is the call you heard coming from?"

Kumironi looked at the strangely colored sea.

She pointed toward the Secret Sea—toward its depths.

The direction Kumironi pointed was exactly the same one where he sensed Earth.

Kumironi hesitated. "Lady Sophia wouldn’t deliver an Oracle like this."

"Perhaps it really is some kind of trap."

"Lu Cang, what do you think we should do now?"

"Do you know what’s going on?"

Kumironi was already getting confused.

Kumironi didn’t have an An Su to tell her things; she couldn’t see the situation clearly...

Lu Cang sorted through the information before responding, "It seems some ancient, powerful being has undergone its Awakening."

"A being as powerful as a Divine Spirit."

"It has unleashed an invading tide of Demons and plans to set its sights on even more seas."

"This is a catastrophe far beyond our ability to handle."

Kumironi paused, then asked, "Are you... planning to activate this Ritual?"

Lu Cang looked at the Pure White Descent Ritual.

A Divine Descent Ritual.

It wasn’t just a simple summoning for a god to descend; it was tantamount to a temporary transaction with that Divine Spirit.

Through the Ritual, the summoner fulfills the conditions for the entity’s descent.

This allows the entity to walk the mortal world for a short time.

In return, the summoned god will respond to the summoner’s request.

At the very least, a temporary contractual relationship would be formed over the promised matter.

Lu Cang shook his head, not answering Kumironi’s question directly. Instead, he said, "I heard a call too. A call that is very, very important to me."

"Before I decide what to do..."

"I... want to go take a look."

’That’s Earth, after all.’

If it were in the Star Realm or somewhere else, and the path home was dangerous, Lu Cang might not have considered taking the risk just yet.

But this was the Secret Sea.

’If the Secret Sea is destroyed, will my home cease to exist along with it?’

Lu Cang’s heart burned with anxiety.