A glimmer of light gradually drew closer. Everyone gathered at the front of the water bubble, curiously gazing at the distant scenery. Once their extraordinary eyes adapted to the surrounding environment, the magnificent sight of the mysterious deep sea finally unfolded before the land-dwelling visitors.
Lily and Elizabeth could not suppress a muffled gasp. "Whoa—"
The deep sea's flat white seabed stretched endlessly into the distance. Countless faintly glowing spherical devices floated in the water, forming strips of lights that resembled roads. At the center, surrounded by those light strips, stood a massive city.
The city was oval-shaped, its appearance like layers upon layers of magnificent shells piled together. Towering luminous walls stood along the city's edges. The walls were forged from some kind of pale white artificial material and inlaid with pale green crystal ornaments. At regular intervals along the walls, inward-slanting crescent-shaped shields could be seen. Faint radiance extended from those crescent shields, eventually merging into a shell that resembled a shield and covered the entire city. Inside the city walls stood countless tower-like structures of varying heights. The forms of those "towers" were elegant, like some artistically exaggerated shellfish. Each tower held an enormous glowing pearl, whose radiance illuminated the city as brightly as daylight and revealed every detail of the surrounding waters.
Everyone seeing Deep Sea City for the first time marveled that such a wondrous sight existed beneath the sea. Hao Ren, however, seemed to have slipped into a professional habit and subconsciously began analyzing the city's structure. "A completely enclosed design. Those metal shields and the barrier completely cover Nathatone. This seems..."
"What is it?" Vivian asked from beside him.
"It doesn't look much like a normal city." Hao Ren slowly shook his head. "Being sealed off like this means the city would be