We agreed to set sail, so you'd become the ruler of the deep sea?

Chapter 103 [The Deep Sea's Favored Ones!]

"...Hidden class?!"

"【A Deep-Sea Clan?】"

Upon seeing these lines of text, Xia En was stunned.

At least in his memory, he had never heard of any hidden secret professions above the Seven Seas.

The second-tier professional in the [Captain] Secret Path is called [Wave Chaser], isn't it?

What is the story behind "Deep Sea Beloved"?

Before Xia En could figure these questions out...

The next moment, a surging, mysterious, ancient wave rolled in from an unfathomable place, washing over his body and soul.

Moreover, unlike the last promotion...

Xia En vaguely sensed that some kind of deep, cold substance had entered his body and was subtly transforming him.

He heard a faint, ethereal call in his ear.

It seemed to come from the depths of the [Secret Sea], in that place that should have been pitch black and devoid of light...

It may be a fleeting moment, or it may be eternity.

When Shane's vision returned to normal, a brand new notification popped up in front of him.

You have received a gift from the "Secret Sea"!

Your personal attributes have been increased!

[Unlock the exclusive talent for "Deep Sea Favorite": The Blessing of the Ocean!]

[Quality: Rare]

[Description: Effect 1: When you are on the surface of the sea or in the deep sea, all your attributes receive a slight increase.]

The increase should not exceed 10% of the original attribute.

[Effect Two: When you are in the above environment, your luck will undergo a wonderful change, and you will be more likely to encounter various special events.]

Opportunity, danger, treasure... anything is possible.

The sea favors you!

……

[Unlock the "Deep Sea Favorite's" exclusive skill: Deep Touch!]

[Quality: Epic]

[Description: After dealing damage to an enemy, a "Deep" mark will be left on them. The duration of the mark increases with the number of mark stacks.]

[Tracking and locking can be performed during this period.]

When the "Profound" mark accumulates to a certain number of layers, it can consume mental energy to summon an invisible touch, detonating it and causing high damage.

The damage dealt is based on your "Mystic" attribute and the number of marks you have.

The deep, dark tendrils await you...

……

[Unlock the exclusive "Deep Sea Favorite" status: The Call of the Deep Sea!]

[Quality: Epic]

[Description: You have obtained the power from the depths of the Secret Sea, and you have also heard its call.]

Your mental resistance has been greatly enhanced, enabling you to resist certain forms of contamination, blasphemy, and hallucinations.

[The closer you get to the deep sea, the higher your affinity for the "Deep Sea Favorite" profession will be, allowing you to travel further on this secret path.]

[With increased compatibility and the baptism of magic potions, perhaps I can advance to a new rank?]

Current compatibility: 0/100

[Required potion ingredient: Starfish...]

……

"So strong!"

"This talent, these skills, this condition... no wonder it's a hidden class!"

Xia En was overwhelmed with emotion, his eyes shining with an astonishing light.

Compared to the first-tier [Captain], the second-tier [Deep Sea Favorite] gave him a pleasant surprise. The talent [Blessed by the Sea] seemed unremarkable.

Anyone who has ever sailed the high seas knows the importance of the word "luck".

The reason why the original owner was abandoned by the crew and almost became the duchess's toy was simply because of bad luck and two failed voyages.
At sea, there are countless stories of people accidentally discovering treasure and turning their lives around, as well as stories of being caught in storms and losing their ships.

Although the description also mentions that danger may occur.

But since they all make a living at sea, it's unrealistic to expect no risks!

Moreover, since it's all "favored," overall, the benefits should outweigh the drawbacks, right?
The newly added skill, [Touch of the Deep], is an active skill granted during this promotion.

It has a very comprehensive set of functions.

It can be used as a tracking technique or as a finishing move to end a battle.

The current Shaen mainly relies on pure numerical superiority in combat.

Both the Blood Shape Technique and the Shadow Sword Technique are merely auxiliary methods.

And to be honest, the Shadow Sword Technique is already somewhat unable to keep up with the intensity of Shaun's battles.

It's okay for easily defeating weaker opponents and clearing out minor monsters.

However, if you encounter a powerful enemy and fail to defeat them in the second phase of "Man and Ship as One", you will be forced into a protracted battle.

And this superimposed mark, which triggered the [Touch of the Deep]...

This, to some extent, compensates for Shane's relatively monotonous attack methods and adds crucial finishing ability.

The actual effectiveness still needs to be confirmed through practical application.

However, what made Xia En feel a little strange was...

This skill clearly originates from the [Deep-Sea Offspring] beneath the Secret Sea.

"Could it be that I cut off too many of His tentacles, and that's how I gained some of His power?"

"What if I had successfully killed Him before, would I have..."

Shaun shook his head, banishing the audacious idea from his mind, and looked at the final [Call of the Deep Sea].

The increase in mental resistance is secondary.

More importantly, this status describes "career fit" and "new rank".

How to advance to a higher rank has always been a perplexing question for Xia En.

He only vaguely knew that doing things that were appropriate for the profession would fulfill the prerequisite for promotion.

But what exactly constitutes a suitable profession, and how to determine if the prerequisites have been met, can only be determined by a vague feeling.

The Call of the Deep Sea gave Shane a clear direction and even specified the necessary potion ingredients.

"Perhaps it's because... [Deep Sea Favorite] is a unique hidden class."

"Is it because it's different from the potions needed for regular career advancement that it's specifically marked?"

Xia En had a guess in his mind.

But in any case, it's always a good thing to be able to clearly see the road ahead and know how to improve.

As for why I acquired this hidden profession.

Xia En didn't think much of it.

In any case, it's definitely inseparable from his [Eye of the Secret Sea].

Moreover, after experiencing the hellish difficulty of the first trial, Shane realized that he was destined to embark on a different path of advancement than others.

The [Deep Sea Fishman] and [Deep Child] that appear in the ritual are clearly not monsters that appear when a typical Mystic advances.

The bigger the storm, the more expensive the fish.

It doesn't make sense that with such an insanely difficult promotion process, they wouldn't offer any extra benefits, right?

Especially when Xia En thinks back on the process of this promotion, he still feels a little scared.

It's perfectly reasonable to get a hidden class!
Feeling the surging power within him, Xia En smiled slightly and looked out the window at the blood moon hanging high in the sky.

"In this way, the formula for victory has been fully confirmed."

"Tomorrow night will be the day of the final battle!"

(End of this chapter)