Original God: Being stepped on by Alechino at the beginning

　In other words, in the waters here, holders of the Eye of God or people with elemental affinity cannot breathe freely like they can in Lake Fontainebleau.

　After arriving in this remote town with Clorinde, they met with the local governor, who was equivalent to the mayor.

　After Clorinde revealed her identity and clarified her background, the governor was quite surprised, and then expressed a warm welcome.

　While introducing the customs and history of the town to the two of them, he led them to the place where the incident occurred.

　The population of Petliko Town is not large, so once someone goes missing, it is actually possible to find out immediately where the incident happened.

　Under the leadership of the old governor, Clorinde and Lu Li also arrived at the scene of the incident.

　It was next to an open-air pool, and there were indeed signs of fighting around it, and the most eye-catching thing was the existence of a stone statue.

　After exchanging a glance with Lu Li, Clorinde asked, "So, this is where the incident occurred... Mr. Tiepolo, I'd like to ask if you've explored this area before we arrived?"

　"Of course," the still-robust old man nodded. "If someone goes missing, we'll naturally investigate. If something bad happens, we'll also try to rescue them... But, as you can see, we've found nothing."

　"Besides this bottomless pool,

　We once organized a dive to conduct a deep survey of the waters, but due to the undercurrents and water pressure, we ultimately returned empty-handed and gave up the idea of ​​exploring further.

　Clorinde and Lu Li exchanged a glance, and she nodded slightly before calmly saying, "By observing the traces left here, I can tell that this person must have jumped into the pool. So, if we really want to find this missing person, we have no choice but to jump into this unfathomable pool and investigate further."

　"So, leave this matter to us. We just explored it. Although the waters near Petricho are ordinary, the water here is of exactly the same quality as that of Lake Fontaine. In other words, those of us who possess the Eye of God or have extremely high elemental affinity are more suitable for in-depth investigation than ordinary people."

　Clorinde said so.

　Hearing this, the governor nodded solemnly and asked in a deep voice, "I understand. I'll leave this matter to you. Is there anything we can do to help you?"

　Lu Li, who had been silent the whole time, chuckled and said, "Of course there is. When we get up here, prepare some rich food to reward us!"

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　After bidding the old man farewell, Lu Li looked at the pensive Clorinde and asked softly, "So, do you have any ideas or plans? Or should we just dive in directly?"

　Clorinde calmly reached out and tapped the stone statue, saying, "This is the only way. Besides, this stone statue is just an ordinary statue, devoid of any signs of life, but it proves my suspicions. Its appearance fits all the descriptions. In other words, this is indeed the intelligent, inhuman monster the Shadow Hunters have hunted for generations, only now it's truly lifeless."

　"Lu Li, I want to hear your opinion. Didn't you say that you came here to confirm something?"

　Hearing this, Lu Li said calmly: "Well... I do know something."

　If he remembered correctly, this small town of Petliko was a map that was only released in a version of the original god, and there was a world quest with a relatively short process. The underwater world was an area called [Faded Castle]. By constantly revealing secrets and playing music, a deeper passage could be opened, thus reaching a deeper world - [Sea of ​​the Old Ones].

　But at this point in time...this world quest shouldn't have come out yet, right?

　After all, the most intuitive evidence is that the upper layer of this pool of water is sealed in the world quest. (I will not follow the world quest, but I will refer to some of the content)

　Under Clorinde's curious gaze, Lu Li began to tell her the secrets he knew about this town and the underwater world. After hearing this, Clorinde also reached out and rubbed her chin.

　"If that's the case, then we have an answer to the whereabouts of the missing person and why these stone statues are here. But...is this the ruins of the King of Lemuria?"

　It was fine if I didn't know, but now that I know...

　Clorinde felt the curiosity and desire to find out the truth for the first time in a long time.

　After a while, Clorinde came back to her senses from her thoughts and said softly, "In short, according to your intelligence, we have reason to believe the missing person's current location. Lu Li, there is no time to lose. We should set off immediately."

　"Okay, then, let's set off—"

　Lu Li came to the pool and was about to take off his clothes, but the next moment he felt someone kicking him in the butt. It was Clorinde who kicked him down directly.

　Watching the other person float up from the water and then look at her in confusion, Clorinde said softly, "There's no need to take off your clothes. You and I don't know what the journey ahead will be like. Clothes can provide some protection, so there's no need to go into battle naked."

　Lu Li opened his mouth, and then nodded helplessly. Then he saw Clorinde jumped down at this moment. After waiting for a while, he saw her surface and made a gesture to start the action. At this moment, the two of them immediately dived underwater to start exploring.

　After feeling the unfamiliar rapids ahead leading to another cave entrance, the two people underwater looked at each other, then swam over together, and with the help of the water's propulsion, they successfully reached a deeper area.

　After seeing an air chamber appear above them and the architectural-style stairs around them, Clorinde and Lu Li both understood that they should have arrived at the so-called "Faded Castle" area.

　After looking at each other, the two of them swam quickly towards the surface of the water.

　After a while, the two people who had officially arrived at the faded castle looked around.

　Then, Clorinde whispered, "As you said, there's another world waiting to be discovered underwater... The architecture, furniture, and furnishings here are completely different from the current architectural style of Fontaineland, or even the architectural style of the old Fontaineland period. Lemurian period?... Lu Li, shall we continue our journey?"

　"Ah."

　After using the power of fire element to evaporate the dampness of the water element in his body, Lu Li nodded slightly when he heard this.

　At the same time, a shadow in the dark flashed by at this moment.

　The palm with the texture of stone lightly touched

　After a mechanism, it hides in the darkness.

　Chapter 60 Clorinde: "I don't need a reason to trust you"

　"It seems we were a step too late, and they're still dead. Judging by the state of decay, they've probably been dead for about three days," Clorinde said softly, head bowed, as she stopped in front of a corpse dressed in simple attire. Then, looking at Lu Li, who was folding his arms at his side, she said softly, "Even though the missing person has been found, I think we should investigate further to determine who did this."

　"The fatal wound was a blow to the chest. It penetrated the bone and killed him instantly," Lu Li said softly. "Although I'm not a professional forensic doctor, I can still tell a little bit..."

　"It must be these stone statues that did it. After all, under the water, only these statues holding stone blades have the ability to do this."

　Clorinde whispered, "So, continue exploring?"

　"Ah."

　Lu Li nodded slightly, then followed Clorinde away from the corpse and walked up the stairs to a deeper level.

　And just at this moment, they had just arrived at a corner, and the next moment, they had to stop where they were because of the situation in front of them.

　What appeared before them was a masked man with stone-pale skin, dressed in a long robe, and exuding evil.

　Clorinde and Lu Li immediately went on alert.

　"You've actually tracked me here... What a shame! My plan hasn't even come into action yet. But whatever, I'll just treat it as a pre-action pastime by dealing with you barbarians."

　The masked man sighed at this moment and snapped his fingers.

　The next moment, in Clorinde's slightly surprised eyes, the stone statues standing on both sides of the corridor in front of her all trembled suddenly as if they had life, and then, they stepped forward!

　"You are the one who killed the man in front?"

　Clorinde glanced past the stone guards, stared sternly at the stone man who was about to leave, and spoke in a cold voice.

　"He was just like you. Out of curiosity, he came deep into this place and eventually discovered my whereabouts. So I had no choice but to execute this pathetic barbarian."

　This person said so.

　"Calling them barbarians... In my opinion, only the remnants of the Lemurian Dynasty would say that," Lu Li said calmly. "They're able to expand their territory above the Fontaine Sea thanks to the backing of a demon god. But if they were to face a direct battle, they'd be instantly crushed, vulnerable to a single blow, and ultimately liquidated."

　"What did you say?!"

　As Lu Li finished his mocking words, the figure in front of him paused slightly, then immediately questioned angrily.

　At this moment, Clorinde looked at Lu Li beside her with some surprise.

　"Isn't what I said the truth?"

　Lu Li chuckled and said, "After being severely defeated by the Scarlet King of Xumi, he fled to the Fontaine Sea in disarray. Because of the intense humiliation, he finally decided to transform his people into stone statues, neither human nor ghost, and called it evolution. Now that they have evolved and gained great power, do you see your gods dare to return to participate in the Demon War and face the Scarlet King again? They only bully the humans who had no power to protect themselves at the time. With all due respect, your king, the Demon God Remus, is a complete coward."

　The stone statue who was about to leave began to tremble all over at this moment.

　"I'm not fabricating facts; I'm simply inferring them based on existing historical facts," Lu Li said indifferently. "With the support of a demon god, you were able to bully the weak and occupy the entire Fontaine High Sea, but you didn't dare expand outward. Facing the Red King who sat on Xumi and the Rock Emperor who ruled Liyue, Remus was like a coward, utterly afraid to defy their will. He could only stick to his boring music and defend his territory, not daring to disrespect the other demon gods. He knew he was no match for them. If a war broke out, he would only be beaten into submission once again."

　"Ultimately, during the Demon God War, due to my own incompetence and weakness, I was betrayed by my own allies and people, and trampled on by Egolia, becoming the loser. Along with you, the rest of you, I was sung into the deep sea."

　Looking at the stone statue that was shaking with anger, Lu Li chuckled softly: "Are you angry? Could it be that what I said is not true? I know the background of the Demon God Remus very well. When he faced other demon gods, he was completely defeated."

　"Looking at your strange, half-human, half-ghost state, I believe you're a remnant of the Lemurian Dynasty, perhaps holding a high position. If that's the case, I think you know the truth."

　In fact, what Lu Li said was not entirely true.

　What he knew was much more profound, but when facing this guy, he didn't need to reveal the deeper secrets he knew. As long as he knew a lot of things and added fuel to the fire, it would be enough to completely break down people's defenses.

　Clorinde's eyes flickered slightly at the moment. She had no idea there was such a secret...

　"Allies... I didn't expect you to know about those dragon lizards... As for our defeat in the Demon War... that only proves that my king is broad-minded and disdains pointless battles and the waste of life..."

　"in addition..."

　The stone statue looked at Lu Li coldly at this moment and said slowly: "Since I know so many secrets, I can't let you stay, rude barbarian."

　Accompanying his words

　As it fell, the stone guard suddenly slashed with a sword.

　Lu Li's expression remained unchanged. The agent drew his sword, shook his sleeves, and rushed forward.

　Seeing that the action had already begun, Clorinde said no more.

　After calmly cutting off the head of the stone statue guarding in front of Lu Li with a blow, he looked at her.

　The next moment, the rioting elemental power suddenly erupted.

　"boom!"

　Countless phantoms and slashes intertwined with lightning and fire elements continuously flashed and exploded among the stone guards.

　Amidst the flash of swords, the flash of fire and the roar of thunder, the stone statue realized something was wrong and was about to turn around.

　The flaming sacrificial knife and the lightning-charged sword slashed from the left and right.

　"Zheng——"

　In just a moment, the stone statue was cut into three pieces.

　"idiot..."

　However, even though his body had vanished, the stone head before him still uttered a vulgar voice: "What appears before you is only the phantom of my soul... I am not stupid to appear before you in my true form..."

　"But since you have broken through here and arrogantly insulted the supreme God King, there must be a final battle between us. If you have the ability, go to the deep sea of ​​the past to meet me. If you are brave enough, come -"

　Before he could finish his words, Lu Li raised his foot and stomped on his head.

　In just a moment, the three corpses on the ground turned into photons and dissipated in the air.

　Clorinde opened her mouth, then looked at Lu Li calmly, "At least let him finish."

　"That's unnecessary. After all, he'll probably just talk a lot of nonsense to delay us, and he won't reveal any useful information to us."

　Lu Li said softly: "However, I know how to find him, Clorinde. Things have evolved to this point. Are you still going to go?"

　"Of course, this is why I came to you for help. He's a remnant of the Lemurian Dynasty, and his actions are ruthless. And the plan he mentioned, all of which I have to take seriously. And Lu Li, you seem to know a lot of things?"

　Clorinde asked softly at this moment.

　"Well, I know a lot. So, for the sake of love and peace, this guy must be dealt with. There can be no delay."

　Lu Li said softly.

　"In that case, let's go. You lead the way, and we'll finish this quickly and go back."

　Clorinde nodded.

　Seeing this, Lu Li's eyes flickered slightly, and then he asked softly, "...Do you trust me so much, Clorinde? Logically, I shouldn't know so much."

　Hearing this, the strongest duel agent paused, then said: "I know, but I won't ask any further questions. I trust you... This does not require a reason."

　Lu Li widened his eyes slightly, and then he suddenly found that his hand was gently held by Clorinde at this moment.

　Chapter 61: Lifting the Thousand-Year Seal, Dragon Prince Scylla

　"I didn't expect to find such a magnificent water world at such a deep depth... We're clearly underwater, but the light shining through us doesn't make it feel like we're actually in the deep sea..."

　Through the portrait door opened by Lu Li's performance of music from the Lemurian Dynasty in the faded castle, the two were able to reach the deeper underwater of this place called the "Sea of ​​Olden Days".

　At this moment, looking at the magnificent underwater scenery in front of her, Clorinde couldn't help but sigh out loud.

　Because she possessed the Eye of God, Clorinde's voice was not restricted under the waters of Fontaine.

　"By the way, Lu Li, you're also familiar with the music from the Lemurian Dynasty?"

　"That was actually the effect of the instrument left behind by the previous person. I was just stimulating it." Lu Li shook his head and then said, "By the way, did you see that? That huge glowing whale up ahead?"

　Clorinde looked in the direction Lu Li pointed, and the next moment, her eyebrows raised slightly.

　As I looked ahead, I realized that in the distance ahead, there was a huge whale tied up by huge chains.

　"That is..."

　"Just as I said, it is Scylla, the former ally of the Demon God Remus, the prince of the Dragonborn, and the leader of the deep-sea dragon lizard clan," Lu Li said softly. "If we want to catch the culprit, I think we need its help."

　"I understand. Are we going to destroy its chains? But, with its massive form, can it really help us if it is unleashed?"

　Clorinde asked solemnly.

　"Yes, it's sealed like this because it was betrayed by the one we're pursuing. I'm afraid this Dragonborn hates him even more than we do. Furthermore, Dragonborn are extremely proud creatures and wouldn't do such a cruel act of ingratitude. Finally, its current form is actually a soul attached to spiritual dew, surviving in the world. If we really fought, it wouldn't be as powerful as it was in its prime and wouldn't be our opponent."