Chapter 179: Chapter 179: Taking the Mysterious Pearl, Another Mutation Arises!

"What is this?"

Lu Chen had not been injured, and he found the waterlogged surroundings rather peculiar.

Logically, he could also absorb and refine Water Spirit Power.

But the water here gave him a subtle feeling.

Thus, upon seeing a pearl that had completely fused with the seabed, his interest was naturally piqued.

After slowly walking over, Lu Chen crouched down, his eyes fixed intently on the pearl.

"Pick it up... pick it up..."

Lu Chen faintly heard a very mysterious voice near his ears.

He knew there was no one in the water.

If there were, his pupil would have noticed earlier, and he wouldn’t have brazenly crouched down to look.

So whose voice was it?

Lu Chen composed his thoughts and stared at the pearl again.

The more he looked, the more it resembled a Night Spirit Pearl.

If not for the different color.

"Should I take it?"

The voice at his ear persisted, as if urging Lu Chen on, which made him somewhat hesitant.

But if he took it, might there be some unforeseen consequences?

If he didn’t take it, could he be missing out on a chance?

Lu Chen just looked on, not daring to act rashly.

This forbidden area was very strange, and he was still looking for Xiao Hei. After some thought, he decided not to act just yet.

But at that moment.

A dark figure suddenly sprang over, extending a dusky little hand, and snatched up the pearl!

Lu Chen saw it was actually the array spirit!

"Gurgle gurgle—"

Lu Chen wanted to ask, but as he opened his mouth, bubbles streamed out instead.

The array spirit, however, was excitedly gesturing something to Lu Chen.

Lu Chen didn’t understand the gestures but knew the array spirit was telling him it was a good thing.

He pointed at himself, and the array spirit promptly stuffed the pearl into his hands.

Lu Chen, caught off guard, nearly stumbled!

This pearl...

Was actually so heavy?

Seeing Lu Chen’s reaction, the array spirit opened its mouth wide, seemingly mocking him.

Embarrassed and annoyed, Lu Chen was about to stuff the pearl in his storage bag and scold the array spirit when an unexpected change occurred!

The heavy water, which had been calm until now, began to surge with hidden currents!

This water was already dense, and the surging currents, like heavy punches, pummeled Lu Chen!

Luckily, the currents had just started and were not yet strong enough, so Lu Chen’s body could still withstand it. He planned to swim up, into the layer of Spiritual Liquid!

In the Spiritual Liquid, he felt a sense of security.

However, the array spirit was different.

Its body was light and agile, and it was tossed about in the heavy water!

Seeing its terrified expression, Lu Chen couldn’t help but laugh. Using his Spiritual Power, he swam towards it and grabbed its tail!

Only when they reached the Spiritual Liquid did the array spirit cling pitifully to Lu Chen.

Lu Chen tapped its forehead with his finger before observing the heavy water below.

It was like looking down upon a tumultuous sea from high above.

And the underwater currents gradually began to affect the layer of Spiritual Liquid as well!

The array spirit became panicky, constantly gesturing with its hands.

Lu Chen frowned.

This was telling him to leave this place quickly!

But if he left, he would face Liu Ruyan, and he wasn’t ready for that yet!

Moreover, with the array spirit frantically panicking, it would obviously be difficult to ask for its help!

What should he do?

Lu Chen’s brow furrowed deeply.

But as the heavy water below churned more violently, Lu Chen knew he had no way back.

There were risks staying here, and risks if he went up!

Then he might as well take a gamble and emerge from the water!

It was perfect timing—for when the commotion in the heavy water reached the Spiritual Liquid layer and could attract their attention, he could strike unexpectedly!

In his arms, the array spirit clung tightly to Lu Chen, not daring to let go, which left him feeling slightly helpless.

He was unable to speak and could only think of throwing it out when he left the Spiritual Liquid.

But he had only swum a few steps when a vortex suddenly appeared below in the heavy water, dragging Lu Chen with its strong pull towards the depths!

Not only was he affected, but even the layer of Spiritual Liquid was disturbed!

The force of the suction was so great and so sudden that it took Lu Chen by surprise!

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