Chapter 1100: Chapter 61: Return
Tang Haofei followed the group led by the Demigod, flying straight towards the ocean. As soon as they reached the coastline, the Demigod immediately signaled everyone to dive into the water.
Tang Haofei followed suit, feeling a tinge of anticipation rising in his heart—although the Demigod’s plan for action concerning Yanjing greatly irritated Tang Haofei, from Tang Haofei’s standpoint, meeting Earth’s consciousness was quite necessary.
In simpler terms, in the heart of Tang One, the Yanjing Assembly Site was not as important as Earth’s consciousness. Of course, there was also the possibility that the Demigod was using Earth’s consciousness as a guise to fool Tang Haofei, but this possibility was extremely low—except for the instigator, only Tang Haofei and Wen Yu knew about the Rebirth matter, and Wen Yu would never speak rashly; this was a secret the Demigod could not possibly know. Apart from Earth’s consciousness revealing it, Tang Haofei could not fathom any possibility of the Demigod knowing about this.
In conclusion, Tang Haofei had come to believe most of what the Demigod said.
And what happened next undoubtedly verified the Demigod’s words.
As soon as his body submerged into the water, accompanied by the rippling waves, a gentle and friendly aura flowed into Tang Haofei’s body. This aura carried a hint of Origin Energy, continuously cleansing Tang Haofei’s blood and the surface aura of his body. In no time, the monitoring devices Lin Haifeng had placed inside Tang Haofei’s body were completely destroyed, and Tang Haofei’s aura was concealed.
Not only was Tang Haofei treated this way, but all those in the Demigod’s entourage were likewise. It was a simple, effective "rear-guard maneuver," no wonder Wen Yu couldn’t find their whereabouts.
The aura infused with Origin Energy not only erased everyone’s aura but also healed the hidden injuries on their bodies, especially the Demigod, whose aura stabilized within a short time.
"How do you feel, pretty good, right?"
The Demigod turned back with a smile and said to Tang Haofei. Tang Haofei nodded: "The Origin Energy used to heal injuries, feels very comfortable; I can feel most of my hidden injuries have calmed down."
Tang Haofei’s last few years of battle experience were nothing short of thrilling, dying and living, living and dying; correspondingly, the hidden injuries left in his body were many. At the moment, being cleansed by Origin Energy, Tang Haofei even felt his power had slightly grown.
"Consider it a welcome gift from Earth’s Mother, don’t be modest."
Upon entering the ocean, the Demigod instantly relaxed, being Earth’s consciousness’s executor; this place seemed to give the Demigod great confidence.
Tang Haofei himself didn’t plan on being modest. Theoretically speaking, I, Tang Haofei, am Earth’s consciousness’s real son, I’m the one closest to Earth’s consciousness! You, Demigod, are nothing but a stray dog, just taking advantage of my slumber.
Thinking of this, Tang Haofei couldn’t help but purse his lips, and immediately asked: "Where are we heading now? To Deep Blue?"
After speaking, Tang Haofei glanced at the Sea King beside him, who also grinned at Tang Haofei with a menacing smile that nearly made Tang Haofei resist the urge to punch him.
"Not heading to Deep Blue."
The Demigod spoke concisely and then signaled to the Sea King behind him. Seeing this, the Sea King slowly closed his eyes, and a Spiritual Fluctuation emanated from within him. Before long, a giant dolphin nearly thirty meters long swam over from afar.
"Get on."
The Demigod finished speaking and was the first to walk onto the dolphin, followed closely by the others.
...
The mutated dolphin rippled through the water, quickly traversing the murky sea.
The incoming resistance was immense, but all the passengers were extraordinary, easily offsetting the resistance to their swift progress. At this moment, Tang Haofei silently calculated his current position according to the dolphin’s speed and direction; however, as they got closer to the destination, Tang Haofei increasingly felt that he seemed to have traveled this route before...
Until the magnificent scenery resembling a Grand Canyon came into view, Tang Haofei then reacted.
"Mariana Trench?"
Upon hearing Tang Haofei’s exclamation, the Demigod turned his head to look at Tang Haofei and nodded, confirming Tang Haofei’s judgment.
"That’s right, it’s the Mariana Trench. So, familiar?"
Familiar...
How could Tang Haofei not be familiar with this place...
The memories seemed to return to the day of the alliance with the Sea King Tribe; at that time, the so-called Sea King requested him to explore a secret cavern in the Mariana Trench. At the cavern entrance, Tang Haofei sensed an aura similar to that of the divine beast species.
Thinking back, it must have undoubtedly been Origin Energy.
Additionally, at the cavern’s depths, he discovered some strange images—Wen Yu became Sequence Number 1, exterminating the entire Sea King Tribe. Yes, that’s roughly it.
Now looking back, these images must also have been Earth’s consciousness’s handiwork.
Considering the image he had seen previously, a sudden contemplation arose in Tang Haofei’s mind—could it be that Earth’s consciousness had been wary of Wen Yu since then, showing him those images to prompt him to kill Wen Yu in advance?
No... It couldn’t be... If Earth’s consciousness had independent thought at that time, it could have directly spoken. Given the power comparison between Tang Haofei and Wen Yu then, Tang Haofei could easily have eliminated Wen Yu in an instant, and if Earth’s consciousness personally informed him, Tang Haofei, due to his personality, would highly likely obey Earth’s consciousness’s command and personally eliminate Wen Yu.
The only explanation is that at that time Earth’s consciousness didn’t have the current capability; it could only condense into fixed images, unable to directly communicate with others or even utilize Origin Energy.
Clearly, some unknown change must have happened in between...
Carrying a belly full of doubts, Tang Haofei closely followed the Demigod downward along the Mariana Trench, before long arriving at the familiar cavern entrance.
"I still remember last time I personally brought Mister Tang Haofei here, oh, and Mister Walter was with us."
Walter nodded, his expression unchanged, and Tang Haofei nodded in return. Then he asked again: "Is Earth’s consciousness below?"
"Yes, or rather, this place is closest to Earth’s nucleus, and Earth’s consciousness can only exhibit a portion of its mighty power here. Follow me."
The Demigod finished speaking and walked straight into the cavern.
...
The cavern is still as it was before; apart from certain glowing aquatic plants planted within, it otherwise remains unchanged from Tang Haofei’s impression. Following the cavern downward, as the temperature rose higher, before long, the group arrived at the Magma Sea where Tang Haofei had previously bathed.
Tang Haofei vividly remembers taking his time in this magma pool during his last visit; however, this time it was relaxed and enjoyable, even the weakest among them, "Sea King," easily crossed the Magma Sea, arriving at the small island where Tang Haofei had previously discovered the image spheres.
