Using Zhenhai Island as his base, Ling Yun began exploring the surrounding seas. With Haider, a guide familiar with the sea conditions, and Wang Meng's group of local hands assisting him, his efficiency increased greatly.
Based on the clues Wang Meng provided and Haider's knowledge, Ling Yun set his sights on several sea regions rumored to contain ancient ruins or abnormal energy fluctuations.
His first destination was a sea region three thousand li southeast of Zhenhai Island, known as the "Shipwreck Graveyard." Treacherous undercurrents surged there, and countless ancient ships had sunk to the seafloor. It was said that treasures and secrets lay hidden within.
Ling Yun dove alone into the deep sea. With his current strength, the pressure and oxygen deprivation of the depths had no effect on him. The Chaos Dragon God Martial Soul gave him a natural affinity with water, allowing him to move freely beneath the waves.
After descending several thousand meters, a breathtaking sight appeared before him. Countless shipwrecks were piled densely within a vast undersea canyon, ranging from recent wrecks to ancient ones. Some vessels were of such archaic design that they did not even resemble the style of the Douluo Continent. Glowing jellyfish and strange deep-sea fish drifted among the wreckage, adding a touch of eerie beauty to this lifeless place.
Ling Yun spread out his Spiritual Sense and carefully inspected the sunken ships. Most had already rotted beyond repair and held little value. But when he reached the deepest part of the canyon, he discovered a strangely shaped metal vessel half-buried in the silt. It had been forged entirely from an unknown silver metal. Though severely damaged, its exquisite craftsmanship was still apparent. Its hull was covered in intricate Soul Tool Runes, completely different from modern soul tool technology.
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