From Abyssal Invasion to Bursting Stars with a Single Sword
Chapter 553 - 352: Seal and the Sea God's Scepter

Deep Freeze Sea Trench.

This is the deepest place in the Tidal Sea.

Ten years ago, peculiar glaciers formed in the trench, making it extremely cold, with very few creatures appearing nearby.

Since ten years ago, the environment of the Deep Freeze Sea Trench has been continuously changing, and now the temperature of the seawater in the trench has risen by more than ten degrees.

The underwater glaciers have melted, and the cracks in the trench are filled with volcanic ash.

On top of this, a seal has been added to suppress the Gros Embers.

At this moment, Onatu is leading the drivers of three Sea Demon Tribes, gathering above the Deep Freeze Sea Trench, preparing to break the seal here.

The Black Iron Dwarf Kingdom has already received the message sent by Lu Heng, but the Sea Demon Clan are the true rulers of this sea, and even if the Black Iron Dwarves know, they are powerless.

After finding the location of the seal, Onatu raised the Sea God's Scepter and commanded: "Priests of the Sea Demon Clan, heed the summons of the Sea God, let us together break the seal and make the Black Iron Dwarves suffer the consequences they deserve."

Sixteen priests of the Sea Demon Clan spread out, surrounding the seal that was three hundred meters wide below, according to a specific pattern.

Besides the sixteen priests, hundreds of Sea Demon Warriors also spread out, loudly chanting the songs of the Sea Demons.

The deep, immense chanting caused the seawater of the entire area to slowly rotate around them.

As Onatu waved the Sea God's Scepter, releasing a wave into the seal, the seal lit up with a glow.

Rows of runes extended from the seafloor, forming a massive array, and extended upwards.

From a distance, it seemed like a towering magic array lit up on the seafloor, exuding an aura that shook the soul.

With the seal glowing, the sixteen Sea Demon Priests simultaneously raised their magic wands, releasing magical energy into the seal.

As more and more magical energy was injected, the glow of the seal became increasingly bright.

The chants of the Sea Demons grew even more powerful, causing the entire sea area to boil, the upheaval felt even hundreds of miles away.

As the seal fully manifested, Onatu swam above it, placed his hand on the seal, closed his eyes, and communicated with the "thing" beneath the seal with his mind.

"I've come to break the seal, does the previous agreement still hold?"

"Of course, as long as the seal is broken, I will immediately leave the Tidal Sea, the Black Iron Dwarves are my true enemies."

"Very well, I will help you break the seal now." Onatu said, raising the Sea God's Scepter and knocking on the seal, sending waves of magical ripples.

The seal began to shake, the seabed began to shake, the entire sea region quaked.

...

At the same time.

On the other side of the Deep Freeze Sea Trench, within a coral group ten kilometers away.

Lu Heng and a team of thirteen, along with fifty elite Sea Demon Clan warriors led by Sarian, are already lying in wait here.

Jiang Shaoran closed her eyes to feel the changes in the seawater and said: "Onatu has started to break the seal, I don't know how long it can hold."

Sarian, sensing through the seawater, also knew what Onatu was doing.

She continued: "According to the High Priest, Onatu has the Sea God's Scepter, the seal can hold for a maximum of one hour."

Before coming here, Lu Heng had already discussed with the team.

The Main Quest of this summoning has been completed, and if we only wish to return safely, we can go back after staying here for 30 days.

However, so far, the Challenge Task has not been completed.

Especially the Challenge Task of finding the Abyss Pollution Source, we have no leads at all.

The team of thirteen has tried various methods to find the Abyss Pollution Source and has even consulted with Sea Demons they are on good terms with, but have not found any clues about the Abyss Pollution Source.

Theoretically, the teleportation destination of this summoning is the territory of the Sea Demon Clan, and most of the summoned Superpower Users are on the Ocean system strengthening route.

These two points suggest that the Abyss Pollution Source should be in the Tidal Sea, but even the Sea Demon Clan doesn't know where the Pollution Source is, which is very strange.

Actually.

Lu Heng previously suspected Onatu, suspecting he was affected by the Abyss Pollution, leading to his destructive actions breaking the peace talks.

However, after meeting with High Priestess Sona, this possibility was ruled out.

According to Sona, she checked Onatu's physical condition and found no trace of Abyss Pollution.

As High Priestess of the Sea Demon Clan and keeper of the Sea God's Scepter, since Sona has checked, it means Onatu is indeed not polluted by the Abyss.

But if Onatu is not the Abyss Pollution Source, where could it still be hiding?

Lu Heng couldn't figure out the answer, but the incident with Flame Demon Gross is enough to influence the layout of the Tidal Sea.

That is to say, Flame Demon Gross is very likely a key condition for completing the World Task.

Since the Abyss Pollution Source cannot be found for now, dealing with the Flame Demon Gross crisis can also yield benefits.

After hearing the information summary, Lu Heng made a decision: "Our goal for this action is to stop Onatu from opening the seal, preventing the revival of Flame Demon Gross.

"In addition, if there's an opportunity, we should attempt to retrieve the Sea God's Scepter."

Sarian quickly added: "And there's one more request, try not to kill our warriors, they are just following Onatu's orders."

Swords and knives are blind, Lu Heng could not guarantee not to kill any Sea Demons, he could only promise to try his best not to.

Sarian knew this request was difficult and further added: "I've come with the High Priest's orders, I will try my best to persuade the Sea Demon Clan warriors to lay down their weapons, so please show mercy."