novelraw Chapter 171: The Thirteen Prophecies of Destruction
Chapter 171: The Thirteen Prophecies of Destruction
"Hmph?"
White Cloak involuntarily let out a disdainful snort.
What kind of scoundrel dares to say he is suitable for their sacred ritual?
What does this young man think of their great ceremony?
Although the Sea God Crew had a vast following, those who could truly face the offspring of the gods without fear were extremely rare.
Not to mention the few devotees who could withstand the blessing bestowed by the 'gods'—they were the rarest of the rare!
Have you ever seen the monsters summoned by the Deep Sea Ritual? Have you ever communicated with those monsters summoned by the Deep Sea Ritual?
Even White Cloak, who had lived over sixty years, did not dare lightly claim that he was suitable for rituals summoning ancient beings.
White Cloak suppressed his mocking urge and spoke like a noble elder:
"Child, it seems you have some knowledge of the gods of the ocean. Why do you say that?"What expression would the young man before him show upon seeing the gigantic bloodied maw of the deity worshipped by the Sea God Pirates?
As an elder, it was necessary for him to preach the doctrine and terror of the Sea God Cult to this youth.
Chen Qi put his finger to his temple and rubbed it, showing a slight pained expression:
"Instinct, I suppose. My natural inspiration is just a bit higher than ordinary people. Once, I dreamed of the beautiful Sea Goddess sitting above the clouds, dreamed of the countercurrent rain. I am now seriously ill, physically weak, and I hope to receive the dew of the Sea Goddess to cure my disease..."
"Countercurrent rain, Sea Goddess..."
The elder White Cloak's eyebrows slightly relaxed.
His attitude instantly changed as he asked:
"Are you a Transcendent who upholds the Lamp principle?"
Chen Qi turned his head slightly and replied softly:
"Yes. I am a first-tier Chef, but the principle I now uphold is the Lamp."
After reaching the second tier, every person adhering to an affinity principle gains a special affinity buff and attains unique enlightenment within the Rift.
For example, the Dice affinity improves luck, increasing the chance to encounter rare special events; the Floral affinity allows one to check others' favorability in the Rift; the Cup affinity grants stronger digestion and a higher evolution probability...
The Lamp affinity's greatest feature is the chance to receive vague revelations about the future!
It is said that the legendary Ice Witch once dreamed of the arrival and destruction of the Witch Sea.
Currently, Chen Qi had just advanced and did not yet have the single-principle buff, but he knew information about the Sea God Pirates.
The New Sun world had countless prophecies of destruction, among which the most mainstream were thirteen, each corresponding to one of the thirteen affinities.
In the Witch Sea, the corresponding prophecy of destruction was the "Inverted World," whose main attribute was Void.
When the Great Whale descended, the world would invert; the sky would become an abyss; the noble would become the filth of the gutters; and the endless deep sea would become the new firmament, with floods pouring down from the heavens, redrawing the world.
Destruction was inevitable. Only by becoming part of the deep sea in advance could one become a resident and ruler of the new world.
Only by becoming part of the deep sea beforehand could one survive in the new world.
This was also the core doctrine of the Sea God Pirates!
Thus, the countercurrent rain and the Sea Goddess both aligned with the Sea God Cult's beliefs.
Chen Qi observed White Cloak's expression.
Believers not understood by the world often needed others' recognition.
White Cloak asked:
"Aren't you afraid? Young man, we sail the seas, but we are terrifying monsters."
Chen Qi smiled helplessly:
"How could I not be afraid? But I am sick. Even if I risk being killed by sea beasts, I must work hard to earn money. Besides, I heard that the deity worshipped by the Sea God Pirates can cure all diseases."
Even if telling a lie for survival, this was still a decent young man... White Cloak thought silently.
Moreover, a Lamp affinity Transcendent combined with a sick person might play a role in the ritual.
White Cloak put away his combat intent:
"Young man, you are a qualified Lamp affinity Transcendent. You're sick? What illness? Our Sea God Pirates might be able to give you new life."
He signaled Little Crow to step forward.
Little Crow acted indifferent and coldly walked to Chen Qi's side:
"Please cooperate, I am the doctor."
"Alright, doctor."
Little Crow found an opportunity, pinched Chen Qi's philtrum, then casually took out a syringe and put it into his mouth, stirring it.
Afterward, she walked behind Chen Qi and knocked on his back!
Why is he so sturdy? Why hasn't the Sea Beast Disease worsened...?
Little Crow suppressed the urge to question and solemnly said:
"He has a special disease of organ hardening. Without assets exceeding twenty million Shell Coins, there is no hope for a cure."
Good cooperation... Chen Qi suppressed the urge to high-five Little Crow.
"A terminal illness, truly a pitiful child..."
White Cloak withdrew the fare he was ready to pay, then forced out a smile:
"You are blessed, child."
"???"
Chen Qi bit his lip, trying to maintain a scared yet curious expression.
White Cloak took out his map:
"Fate drives our meeting. I now have a way to cure your disease, but time is limited. We must go to a Rift and fulfill our destiny, bringing blessings to this ocean...
And we happen to lack a ship. If you can help us, we will cure your illness for free.
Little Captain, what do you think of this proposal?"
Chen Qi thought for a moment:
"What is the reward?"
White Cloak handed Chen Qi a navigation chart:
"Child, rest assured. As long as you obey us and complete this fateful voyage, the Sea God Pirates will grant you endless money for the rest of your life and free you from illness forever."
Empty promises, also implying I have no life left, huh... Chen Qi accepted the map from White Cloak.
"Is this place on the boundary of the near seas..."
Chen Qi glanced at the destination on the map.
He remembered this location being marked on the Ice Demon Pirates' map.
Currently, this place, like the White Tree Shallows, was one of the most dangerous restricted areas in the near seas!
After a brief conversation, White Cloak instructed Chen Qi not to disclose their whereabouts.
At the same time, he arranged his ten Triangle Helmet Knights to stand in the captain’s cabin to prevent Chen Qi from using radio equipment to leak information.
Finally, after Chen Qi finished cooking and set the route, he returned to his room.
...
...
"An uninvited guest..."
Chen Qi sat at his desk in his room, lit the kerosene lamp on the desk, and contemplated his next plan.
As the Black Hunter who had ended the Ghost Captain, he had unfortunately encountered the Sea God Pirates who were also searching for the Ghost Captain.
Then, he joined their ritual to summon deep sea monsters.
Is this good luck? Or bad luck...? Chen Qi touched his chin.
If he had mastered the Spiritual Core skill, his confidence would be much greater.
Judging by Siren’s Backpack Card, there was no doubt that this operation aimed to summon a deep sea entity.
That meant the place they were heading to was a dungeon highly related to sea beasts.
This was risky for me, but also a pretty good opportunity... Chen Qi decided to pause his search for the "Soul Core" skill card.
"However, the information is still too scarce..."
Chen Qi fell into hesitation. He clearly lacked some intelligence.
Waku waku!
Deepsea Water Spirit No.1 handed him a drifting bottle, having risked being eaten by the Pillar of the Abyss to retrieve it.
"Thank you for your hard work..."
Chen Qi petted No.1's little head, about to open the bottle.
Bang! Bang!
At that moment, there was a knock at his door.
"Come in, the door is not locked. What’s the matter?"
Chen Qi pocketed the drifting bottle.
Little Crow pushed open the door and then closed it behind her.
Then she took off her mask, revealing an extremely tired little face:
"I came to check your body..."