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I had no time to dawdle or overthink; I needed to tighten my grip and run! With one hand holding the flashlight and the other clutching the quick return of the Spear, just as I felt I was about to burst out of this dark zone, a massive shadow suddenly darted past in front of my Underwater Light. I hurriedly moved the Underwater Light, but my speed couldn't match its swiftness. I still couldn't see what it was, only the ripples in the water left behind as proof of what had just occurred.
All I knew was that this was a very dangerous creature. What exactly it was? I didn't want to know at all; I just wanted to get out of there immediately. Even through my Diving Suit, I could feel my cold sweat; it was a fear that came from deep within. I felt like a lamb led to slaughter, exposed in the light while that unknown monster lurked in the darkness. It was as if God was playing a cruel joke on me.
At that moment, I remained still underwater, not daring to be careless or charge blindly ahead. I kept telling myself to stay calm, that I had to keep my composure. Anxiety and fear could lead to many wrong choices, and in this situation, any lapse in judgment could mean my death.
My mind raced as I tried to think of a way to escape. I had no idea when that thing might suddenly come after me. The Underwater Light continued to illuminate all around me, even above and below. Suddenly, it struck me: could the light be attracting that creature?
Though I couldn't be sure, given the current situation, I had no choice but to take a gamble. I quickly turned off the Underwater Light. As soon as it went dark, I plunged into an infinite abyss of darkness. After a few seconds of waiting and adjusting, I could barely make out my surroundings; the water remained black, and I couldn't see any other fish.
I cautiously swam forward a bit, moving lightly, and immediately sensed movement behind me—the ripples in the water returned. I stopped again, and the disturbance faded away. The sea here was eerily calm, like a mirror with not a single ripple; it felt less like an expansive ocean and more like a dead swamp.
I minimized my breathing, trying not to exhale too much air; even bubbles might attract that monster. I needed a complete plan since my oxygen was running low. If this stalemate continued, even if I didn't die at the hands of that creature, I'd perish from asphyxiation.
I thought about retrieving the Oxygen Tank from that idiot Landmine. After slowly turning around in circles, I realized I'd already drifted far away; I had no idea where the Oxygen Tank was anymore. There was no choice—I took a deep breath and quickly removed my Oxygen Tank before opening its valve. Bubbles surged out rapidly.
I discarded the Oxygen Tank and quietly backed away until I was several meters away from it. My eyes fixed intently on the tank; everything hinged on this moment. Gripping the Spear tightly, I aimed at the Oxygen Tank and fired. The Spear shot out with a loud 'bang,' piercing through the tank and sending it rolling with powerful force while bubbles erupted from it.
Suddenly, a massive shadow darted toward the direction of the Oxygen Tank. The once calm water erupted into waves—this was my chance! Without hesitation, I turned and swam forward with all my might. Deep down, I knew that the Oxygen Tank wouldn't last long before that monster discovered it. Sure enough, before I'd swum for even ten seconds, I felt something pursuing me from behind.
In a frenzy of desperation, I swam like mad; on the brink of death, I pushed my body's potential to its limits. It felt as if every drop of blood in me was swelling up. Just at that critical moment between life and death, I finally burst out of that dark area. As soon as I emerged, whatever had been chasing me vanished into thin air.
The surrounding sea was a calm shade of blue, and the temperature had risen again. Some fish swam leisurely, creating a beautiful scene that made it seem as if everything that had just happened was merely an illusion, nonexistent in reality.
I couldn't afford to think too much; I quickly surged towards the Sea Surface. I had held my breath for too long, and it felt like my lungs were about to burst. If I stayed down any longer, I would surely drown. As I broke through the surface, I gasped for air, not only from physical exhaustion but also from the fear that gripped my heart. Having narrowly escaped death once again, I almost felt like a deity.
I lay flat on the Sea Surface to rest. The afternoon sun was abundant and warm, allowing me to finally reflect on everything that had just transpired. If it weren't for that grandson of a Landmine, I was certain I would have perished upon entering. In my heart, I silently expressed gratitude to him; at least his death had some value.
What exactly was hidden in that dark area? And what was that massive shadow? The questions multiplied, leaving me somewhat confused. After pondering for a while, I couldn't come up with any answers.
But one thing was clear: if that Qing Dynasty Wreck was shrouded in darkness due to the Yin Qi of the Coffin Corpse, then this dark sea area must also be enveloped by some kind of energy. What did this imply? Were there many dead people? Or were they covered by some unknown creature? This was something I simply couldn't comprehend.
If there truly was a Ming Dynasty Shipwreck in this dark sea area, could it unravel the mystery of the Coffin Corpse? If her origins were revealed, then the secret of this jade pendant would naturally come to light, and the man in black would have to show his true colors.
According to Mai Lao's analysis, that Qing Dynasty Wreck was also there to salvage the Ming Dynasty Shipwreck. I now firmly believed this; Jiao Ba had also mentioned that the female corpse in the coffin must be from the Ming Dynasty. But what connection existed between them? That part eluded me. It seemed that the secret hidden within this Nautical Chart was indeed significant!
After resting for about twenty minutes, I prepared to swim towards the fishing boat. Without any instruments, the only way to discern direction at sea was by observing the sun and stars. I maintained a steady pace, careful not to exhaust too much energy, yet my mind remained anxious about Shunzi. How was he faring? What if he encountered trouble?
I swam for about half an hour but still saw no sign of the fishing boat. The vast ocean stretched out before me in endless blue; aside from occasional seabirds flying overhead, there was nothing else in sight. My worries shifted; I feared encountering sharks or similar creatures—if that happened, it would be all over for me. I checked my direction again; there was no mistake—just keep moving forward.
Another half hour passed before I finally spotted three boats floating on the Sea Surface: one was our fishing boat, another belonged to the Bearded Man, and the last was our salvaged Qing Dynasty Wreck. The Bearded Man must have seen me return because a Lifeline was quickly lowered.
I climbed up with great effort along the Lifeline. After nearly two hours of swimming, my strength was nearly depleted. Once back on board, I collapsed onto the deck and closed my eyes as I gasped for breath. Exhaustion washed over me—it was truly overwhelming! This was far more tiring than when I worked as a sailor.
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