The God of Desire's Ingenious Design

The descriptions of [Item] in "Death game" are very precise, although functions not listed may still exist, and listed functions may not be applicable in all situations...

However, in most cases, the descriptions and introductions of the [Item] in "Death game" are reliable.

And this [Shattered Sea Crystal] is described as being able to "communicate" with and "invoke" the sealed Authority of Ocean... but it really is just communication and invocation.

Specifically, if you hold this crystal fragment and concentrate your mind and will, you can hear the sounds of waves and sea breeze.

It has a similar effect to half-covering your ear with your palm.

If you concentrate the scent a little more, you can even smell a hint of the "ocean".

It's similar to putting a seashell on your ear.

That's all—it truly allows one to communicate with the sealed Authority of the "Ocean."

As for "calling"... that seems to exist only in theory.

After all, it's been said that it's "sealed," so how can this Authority be invoked?

Invoking a sealed Authority is definitely more complicated than invoking a regular Authority.

Moreover... Lin Yu had absolutely no idea how to use this Authority.

Currently, among the powers and [Item] related to the Authority he possesses, either the person who bestowed the Authority upon him or the instructions he subsequently found on how to use it, such as "Rule" and "information," or the Authority itself has a very convenient [Item] as its carrier, such as "Calamity."

If neither of these two is available... then it's just like when Lin Yu first got the [Ancient Notebook], it can only be used as a very sturdy Notebook that won't break.

Of course, Lin Yu could also use the [Limit Breaking Jade Cleaver] to stab this [Shattered Sea Crystal] just like he did with the [Ancient Notebook]...

However, using the method of "breaking limits" in the realm of "Authority" is still too uncontrollable and too unpredictable.

Lin Yu had no idea what kind of Cataclysm this stab would cause.

While one could potentially gain significant Authority a liberated "Ocean"... what would the cost be?

Lin Yu knew very well that "Authority" was a powerful force, but there was a price to pay for its use.

"Benevolent King" and Fang Qing are good examples.

Even if he isn't forcibly merged with and coerced by the unsealed Authority of Ocean, the impact of this strike... the World Will will reject him, and the "Death game" will target him—that's a foregone conclusion.

Therefore, Lin Yu still hopes to avoid this situation from happening as much as possible.

After all, he does have some methods regarding "Authority," and he doesn't necessarily have to use this "Ocean" in a certain way.

Of course, Lin Yu wasn't about to just give up the "spoils of war" he had painstakingly obtained through Fraud.

So...

He chose a safer, more gentle form of exercising this Authority.

With the help of... the power of another former Deity.

God of Desire.

He spent many years in the Pure Ruins, specifically in the ruins of the Lost Kingdom.

The Deity once worshipped by the lost kingdom of the Mu Continent... was naturally the "God of Ocean and Storm".

Most of the Demigod and powerful souls who corrupted the Authority "Desire" were once high-ranking members of the Church of Storm and Ocean in the Mu Kingdom who had worshipped this Deity.

Since they have corrupted the God of Desire's Desire Authority, and the God of Desire has been studying their souls, Lin Yu doesn't believe... this guy knows nothing about the "Ocean" Authority.

Throughout the long years, He must have considered using the power of this "Ocean" Authority to help Him escape His predicament.

Although they ultimately didn't go down that path, Lin Yu believed...

This God of Desire must also know a little about the Authority over the "Ocean".

Furthermore, Lin Yu's decision to make this choice was not solely based on the assumption that the God of Desire might have some knowledge of the Ocean.

Another important factor is the [Azure Sea Sky Dome] that the God of Desire now uses as his refuge.

This thing is special because it seems to be a [Item] created by the Mu Kingdom using some characteristic of the will of the "Death game," but... the "Ocean" Authority was definitely involved in its creation.

This [Shattered Sea Crystal] is very likely from the same source as this thing, and can be used to counteract its effects.

Lin Yu also wanted to see if putting this [Shattered Sea Crystal] into [Azure Sea Sky Dome] would produce any strange chemical reaction.

Of course, this is why Lin Yu had to seek the help of the "God of Desire".

Lin Yu was also afraid that these two things would react to each other and produce some changes that he did not want to see.

If in the end it's no different from being stabbed by the [Limit Breaking Jade Cleaver], and the entire Authority of Ocean is suddenly exposed, that's something Lin Yu doesn't want to see.

The God of Desire, a former Deity who can wield most of the Desire Authority, is watching over [Azure Sea Sky Dome]. If anything seems amiss, He can use His Desire Authority to stop it in time.

Therefore, the God of Desire naturally had no reason to refuse.

"Where did you get this fragment connected to the 'Ocean' Authority... Never mind, I really didn't ask that question," the God of Desire shook his head, somewhat numb to Lin Yu pulling out yet another inexplicable "Authority"-related [Item]. "I can help you with this—but I can't help you for free."

"You say that putting this Authority of Ocean into [Azure Sea Sky Dome] would benefit me, but I disagree," the God of Desire said seriously. "This Authority is completely incompatible with me. I would have to expend a lot of energy to suppress it, lest it cause [Azure Sea Sky Dome] to go berserk or cause some other anomaly..."

"You want to indirectly invoke the 'Ocean' Authority through [Azure Sea Sky Dome], or have it enhance the effects of [Azure Sea Sky Dome], either way, it's a huge drain on me... You're not going to let me do this for free."

God of Desire spoke, Lin Yu asked, "Then... what do you think should be done?"

"At the very least, you need to help me cleanse the Demigod soul within my 'Desire'."

"The God of Desire spoke earnestly."

"That won't do, I really can't do that right now," Lin Yu said, pausing for a moment, "How about this... I'll improve your living conditions, how about that?"

The God of Desire was stunned. "Improve living conditions? What do you mean?"

Lin Yu gently pressed down on the surface of the water sphere of [Azure Sea Sky Dome and began to adjust its structure.

Soon, [Azure Sea Sky Dome] expanded slightly from a palm-sized sphere, about the size of an orange or a crystal ball, to the size of a regular volleyball or a grapefruit.

At the same time, Lin Yu also injected some ordinary water stored in the [Water Prayer Necklace], which made the energy flow inside the [Azure Sea Sky Dome] more gentle.

From the perspective of the "God of Desire"... He did indeed experience an enhanced living experience.

Lin Yu looked at the God of Desire, whose expression held a mixture of surprise and delight, and asked, "So, you didn't lose out, did you?"

The God of Desire almost agreed when he heard Lin Yu's question.

"Yes... no."

Realizing that he was still negotiating with Lin Yu, the God of Desire slammed on the brakes.

"This kind of improvement in 'experience'... isn't enough to warrant a fair trade," the God of Desire said Leng Jing. "After all... my original environment was much more comfortable than this."

"You first ruined my perfectly comfortable environment, and now you're giving me a slight adjustment as 'reward'... I find this condition difficult to accept, both emotionally and rationally!"

"The God of Desire said earnestly."

Lin Yu was neither annoyed nor surprised by what the God of Desire said.

"Since that's the case... then I'll add some conditions—like the [Desire Orb], something related to the Item of Desire Authority, how would it help you if I got my hands on it?"

The God of Desire nodded. "Of course there will be. This will also help me regain control of 'Desire' and indirectly enhance my control over the Authority I originally possessed."

God of Desire spoke, Lin Yu said, "How about I find you a [Item] of this type?"

The God of Desire pondered for a moment, then gave his answer three seconds later, "Deal."

As he spoke, the God of Desire opened his arms.

Lin Yu inserted the [Shattered Sea Crystal] into it, and sure enough, the energy inside [Azure Sea Sky Dome] surged and became somewhat violent and restless.

However... as the God of Desire used golden light to envelop the [Shattered Sea Crystal], the tremors of [Azure Sea and Sky] immediately subsided.

At the same time, in that instant of brilliant golden light...

Lin Yu also felt a slight dizziness wash over him, and his consciousness became blurred for a moment.

Inside the [Azure Sea Sky Dome]... the God of Desire, who had suppressed the [Shattered Sea Crystal], sensed Lin Yu's dazed state. Although he remained outwardly calm, he was overjoyed inside.

"As expected... I've found my opportunity!"

No matter how careful and cunning mortals are, they are still just mortals—those who have never stepped into the Divine Rank of Deity will ultimately underestimate the Authority and the might of the Deity!

No matter how careful he is, given the right opportunity... he'll fall for it!

The God of Desire could already sense that the power of "Desire" had briefly eroded Lin Yu's soul.

While it's certainly unrealistic to think that this will solve the problem of this troublesome mortal, since the God of Desire can sense that the other party's soul form is very special and that it is protected by the will of other Authority and high-ranking beings, it would be difficult for him to directly shake the other party's foundation of existence.

Even the God of Desire had doubts about whether he could directly interfere with the other's soul.

Of course, with these concerns and considerations in mind, the God of Desire did not intend to directly use the power of "Desire" to destroy the soul of the mortal before him or exert any influence on him.

As the "God of Desire"... He felt he could have a more ingenious method.

For example, to glimpse the other person's truest Desire.

Then... use this Desire to negotiate with the other party or to make arrangements to get the other party to do what you want them to do willingly and proactively.