Lin Fan and Qingyi were astonished. In the deepest reaches of the seabed stood a glowing city, illuminated by strand after strand of auspicious radiance, dazzling and wondrous.
It was an undersea city built from crystals, pearls, and other materials, magnificent beyond compare. Every material was astonishingly valuable; it could truly be called a Crystal Palace.
Even Lin Fan and Qingyi, who had seen much of the world, could not help sighing. Here, precious gemstones were used merely to build a city. It was extravagant indeed.
Precisely because of this, luminous pearls shone in the dark depths, scattered like stars and providing light.
"Sea God Pearls, Water-Avoiding Pearls!" Lin Fan and Qingyi were astonished to see pearls the size of millstones, flickering with seven-colored light and wreathed in a sacred aura.
These were supreme treasures that could suppress gods, ward off water, and allow passage through all manner of dangerous places. Moreover, they had not been refined into weapons. They were exceedingly rare divine materials.
Yet here, they were being used as lamps. What a wanton waste of heaven's treasures!
The two widened their eyes and looked around. Treasures rarely seen on land were everywhere, brimming with spiritual energy that could aid cultivation.
For instance, adding a little Blood Essence Pearl powder when refining medicine could enhance its potency.
Likewise, the crystal-like sea blue marrow was an excellent material for artifact refinement and could increase a precious artifact's power.
"This really is... a whole hidden world!" Lin Fan exclaimed in astonishment, his horizons broadened.
He and Qingyi received a warm welcome. A group of merfolk appeared, their upper bodies as white as ivory, singing and dancing as they escorted the two into the crystal city.
Especially after learning that Lin Fan had slain their sworn enemy, they were all stunned.