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Mai Shude simply observed from the sidelines and found it quite interesting. As for the tension, when a person truly disregards life and death, such useless emotions will not arise.
"The aurora phenomenon is also known as the 'goddess's skirt' in Northern Europe, and the answer we need lies beneath the goddess's skirt."
Mai Shude explained, then took the lead and resolutely walked towards the direction where the aurora borealis was closest to the ice surface.
No one knew how long this sudden, spectacular aurora would last, so the three of them moved faster and faster.
When they arrived at the point where the aurora borealis met the ice, Cao Han and his companions looked in that direction...
The ice surface, which should have been empty, suddenly revealed a scene of deep blue seawater, with lush coral reefs of various colors, teeming with all sorts of familiar and unfamiliar marine life, creating a harmonious scene.
A mirage!?
Cao Han was a little unsure whether what he was seeing was real.
The two immediately turned to look at Mai Shude, indicating that they were waiting for her to give a reasonable explanation.
"As I said before, the aurora phenomenon is a necessary medium for the appearance of the Nibelung Gate, and the Nibelung Gate itself exists in the spatial gaps of the real world. It will only overlap with the real world under special circumstances."
As she explained, Mai Shude pointed to the spot where the aurora was projected onto the ice, "The image of the aurora projected onto the ice is the real Nibelungen, the place where the Leviathan you are looking for exists."
"The scene in Nibelungen reminded me of 'Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea' which I once read."
Fingel said thoughtfully.
Things are getting troublesome!
Having understood, Cao Han suddenly felt a sense of unease. If what he had just seen was indeed the scene inside the Nibelungen, then underwater combat would be unavoidable.
If he were alone, he could easily transform into his dragon form, but in human form...
"If... I mean, is there any possibility, is there any way to lure the Dragon King out of Nibelungen? Playing away from home is not good news for us."
Even from just a fleeting glance, one could see that the underwater world constructed by Leviathan contained a considerable number of deep-sea dragon-blooded species.
Examples include a giant octopus hundreds of meters long, almost identical to the Kraken from mythology, and an lanternfish covered in densely packed, sharp teeth with four eyes...
"no way!"
Mai Shude decisively shook her head.
If it were any of the other Dragon Kings among the Four Sovereigns, this might be possible, since historical records show that the Bronze and Fire Dragon King and the Earth and Mountain Dragon King often transformed into humans and caused trouble.
Unfortunately, they encountered Leviathan, the king of the ocean and water, who had preferred to stay in his own little corner of Nibelungen since the time of the ancient dragon race.
No solution!
"Then let's change our equipment."
There's no reason to back down now that we're at the door. We've come this far, and we have to fight Leviathan no matter what.
Fortunately, they weren't completely unprepared. They had anticipated underwater combat before setting off, and that's when the underwater combat suits customized for the two of them by the equipment department came in handy.
Fortunately, faced with Cao Han's display of "force," the equipment department listened to their advice, and the combat uniforms were no longer the dreaded brownish-yellow they had been initially worn.
"Then, as agreed, you can just wait outside."
Although he didn't name names, Jiu De Mai understood that Cao Han was referring to her, but before she could explain that she had her own way of overcoming problems like underwater breathing...
The next moment!
The fantastical underwater world of 20,000 miles beneath the aurora borealis came to life, extending towards the location beneath the three people's feet as if it had a life force, arriving in an instant.
The three people's biggest feeling was that an extremely strong beam of light shone directly into their eyes, and there was nothing but a white blur in front of them.
The sudden turn of events somewhat disrupted Cao Han's plans, but he quickly reacted and grabbed the arms of Fingel and Shude Mai, since they had been separated during the process.
Before long, Cao Han felt his body completely enveloped by the liquid, and then his vision gradually returned to normal.
What came into view was no longer just the vast, snowy ice surface of the far north; there were three people, including himself, submerged underwater, with schools of fish swimming leisurely and quickly in the distance.
All signs indicate that this is not an illusion; they have indeed entered the Nibelungen of Leviathan.
Chapter 197 The Art of Decapitation
No one knows whether an accident or tomorrow will come first.
"careful!"
Before Cao Han could even carefully observe the surroundings of Nibelungen, he sensed a massive monster hurtling toward them at incredible speed.
His perception ability is naturally unmatched by ordinary fish.
Two or three seconds after the warning was issued, the nearby fish belatedly realized they were being threatened by an apex predator and began to scatter in all directions, their peaceful scene completely over.
The three of them wouldn't say they were exceptional swimmers, but their excellent physical abilities allowed them to move freely even in the water.
In the deep blue of the turbulent sea, a colossal, cold, iron-colored shadow pierces the deathly silence.
Its pupils were strangely inverted triangles, with deep black irises surrounding pinpoint pupils. As the crimson-gold light flowed, it could see the every move of the target, Cao Han and his two companions, a thousand meters away.
The serrated tail fin suddenly tightened, and the smooth, liquid-metal-like body sliced through the water. The lower jaw slightly opened, revealing seven rows of dagger-like barbed teeth. The traces of scarlet blood between the teeth indicated that an unfortunate prey had recently died there.
"The great white shark, also known as the man-eating shark, is a fish belonging to the family Shrikeidae in the order Shrikeidae. The largest known fish can weigh over a thousand kilograms."
"Hey, hey, hey~ Let's not be so serious about science right now. And look at its size, can it still be called a great white shark? It's more like a super great white shark!"
Fingel couldn't help but swallow nervously as he watched the massive beast charging towards them.
Moreover, as the distance drew closer, he could clearly feel a suppression emanating from the bloodline emanating from the other party's terrifying golden eyes.
In other words, this great white shark's ancestor possessed at least three generations of dragon bloodline, and it's even possible that it was a second-generation dragon.
In such a passive environment, both Fingel and Mai Shude were absolutely certain of one thing...
That means we'll probably have to rely on Cao Han alone from now on. As long as the two of them don't drag us down, that would be the biggest help we can get.
Actually.
The moment Cao Han sensed the appearance of the giant great white shark, he had already gripped the hilt of the black knife with his right hand, ready to deliver a fatal blow the moment the shark charged in front of him.
However, contrary to expectations, the great white shark is more intelligent than imagined.
Instinctively sensing a faint sense of unease, it suddenly hovered three meters away from them, its golden eyes swaying like burning flames, emitting a terrifying pressure.
The massive body remained motionless thanks to the ocean currents, adjusting its focus solely by the opening and closing of the nictitating membranes behind its eyelids. Six lateral line sensors vibrated simultaneously, converting the location and frequency of the target's heartbeat into nerve currents. The pectoral fins twitched twice nervously, and the second vertebra of the tailbone emitted a slight click—a signal that the bones were under extreme pressure before charging forward.
From the moment he entered Nibelungen, Cao Han had been doing his utmost to suppress his aura, making himself appear as an ordinary person...
Mixed-race.
It is said that one cannot fall into the same pit twice. Cao Han, who was repeatedly discovered to be a "compatriot" by the pure-blooded dragons, had no better solution than to resort to this clumsy method.
It's not necessary to deceive all pure-blooded dragons; it's enough to deceive the Karami below the next generation.
coming!
Bloodlust ultimately prevailed over the instinct for unease. With a flick of its tail fin, the giant great white shark launched itself toward Cao Han like a missile. The jagged blades in its gaping maw gave one the illusion of being torn apart at a single glance.
The shadow of death instantly loomed over everyone's hearts.
Word of Power: Time Zero
At that moment, that gaping maw was only 0.01 centimeters away from my head, but a fraction of a second later, the owner of that gaping maw would be completely decapitated, because the black knife in my hand was drawn.
In a timeline that was almost frozen in time, Cao Han calmly completed all the actions.
Knife up and down.
However, to Fingel and Mai Shude, who were only focused on avoiding the attack, everything seemed to happen in the blink of an eye.
The seemingly invincible giant great white shark, which appeared to want to devour everything, still managed to surge forward a considerable distance despite its inability to control its size. In fact, close observation reveals a thin slit between its brain and body.
Until the moment its power was exhausted, a large amount of blood gushed out from the point where its body and head were joined, and the foul-smelling blood quickly polluted the surrounding waters.
"Boss, Niu Bo Yi!!! (voice cracks)"
"Awesome... awesome!"
Elegant, absolutely gorgeous!
Mai Shude couldn't think of a better word for a moment, so she could only blindly follow Fingel's lead and shout it out.
No wonder the Word of Power "Time Zero" is so sought after; it's truly invincible when used against enemies, capable of both offense and defense, with almost no weaknesses.
The only weakness that isn't really a weakness is that the physical strength required to activate this Word of Power is something that most hybrids can't afford.
A popular saying in the mixed-race community is: There are no useless words of power, only useless users.
Even bloodline limits can be used for tracking and tracing.
"Stop praising us. The smell of blood will attract more hunters in no time. Let's hurry up and leave here before we discuss what to do next."
"Okay." X2
Fingel and his companion naturally gave their full support to Cao Han's decision.
Being unfamiliar with the Nibelungen region and having few options, I randomly chose a direction and began to explore deeper into it.
It's unclear whether they were just lucky or if this was simply the nature of the Nibelungen region.
As they ventured deeper, the surrounding seawater gradually changed from azure to dark blue, and the marine life they encountered became increasingly bizarre, ferocious, and bloodthirsty.
It is not hard to see that these marine creatures were nourished by dragon blood. As their strength increased, certain parts or organs of their bodies also underwent mutations similar to those of dragons, and they were also affected by the tyrannical genes contained in the dragon blood.
At first, Cao Han and the other two were able to quickly deal with these ignorant marine fish, but as they went deeper, they began to get annoyed.
There were just too many of them; one group after another came rushing over, drawn by the smell of blood.
"This is not the way to go."
"I have a good idea."
Mai Shude never imagined that one day she would become the brains of the team, and quickly suggested:
"The hierarchy of dragons is strict, and so are these fish affected by dragon blood. Just by activating their golden eyes, the pressure emanating from their bloodline will make them fear them like tigers."
Throughout her speech, her gaze remained fixed on Cao Han.
The only requirement for this method is that the level of the dragon bloodline in one's body must be high enough, and among the three present, Cao Han is undoubtedly the most suitable.
Chapter 198 On the verge of breaking out
Only hybrids need golden eyes to prove their lineage, while a king only needs to sit on his throne!