Chapter 653: Deep Sea Prison – Cthulhu Monster

Chapter 653 Deep Sea Prison - Cthulhu-like Monsters

Shen Qingci pondered, "If Lu Xiu thinks we're looking for the Golden Light Pillar to leave, he's very likely to lead us to a fake door."

Wu Chong realized Shen Qingci was about to share crucial information. "Wait, let's go find Shen Que and discuss this together."

The three arrived at room 9970 and rang the doorbell repeatedly until Shen Que finally opened the door.

They ignored his grim expression, clearly accustomed to his usual grim demeanor.

Shen Qingci asked Shen Que, "Where's Wu Yue?"

Shen Que replied, "She's resting in her room."

Shen Qingci thought for a moment. "Then let's talk first."

When mentioning that Lu Xiu might give them a fake door, Shen Que gave a sidelong glance. "What else is the Alliance hiding from us?"

...

Human World

A holographic projection created by AI-generated virtual modeling appeared before the advance team.

Lu Ling said, "Besides the restrictions preventing humans from entering the Order realm, there's also a group of exceptionally dangerous monsters.

These monsters are kept at the border between the extreme northern sea and the Order realm. Even if you successfully cross the restricted boundary, these very dangerous Cthulhu monsters will be waiting for you.

Every place has uncontrollable, powerful, evil criminals—even the Order realm is no exception.

These monsters were trapped in the Deep Sea Prison at the edge of the Order realm when order was at its strongest. The underwater vortex in the extreme northern sea acts like a giant feeding portal.

With your strength weakened from forcibly crossing the dimensional restrictions, you might be devoured by these unmentionable deep sea monsters.

However..."

Lu Ling glanced at the grim-faced team members.

"During the initial planning phase, we already considered this.

You just need to be mentally prepared for the worst.

At the same time, wait patiently for our allies to clear the way in advance."

...

Wu Chong and Shen Que exchanged glances. "Deep Sea Prison?"

Shen Qingci nodded. "We've fought World Boss battles before with many ancient creatures appearing—some were real while others were just Order realm constructs.

But these Cthulhu-esque monsters in the Deep Sea Prison are all real. They're enormous, indescribable, some even illusory without physical form—just locking eyes with them can devour human will. They can also parasitize and shape-shift into human form.

These are uncontrollable monsters driven solely by desire. Even Lu Xiu has never been able to control them.

In some human ancient records, these monsters were worshipped as deities."

Shen Que gave a sidelong glance. "What does the Alliance mean?"

Shen Qingci replied, "For the advance team to land successfully, we must wipe out all these monsters.

I have a theory: Lu Xiu is deliberately creating mysterious rooms to arouse our suspicion and lure us into infiltrating.

If our operation plan succeeds, once he learns we want to leave, Lu Xiu will likely deliberately give us a fake door."

What kind of door would that be? Could it be the door to the Deep Sea Prison?

Lu Xiu no longer trusts or wishes to protect those Ghosts and Gods. He doesn’t care if the Order Realm is destroyed. If his mindset has already turned dark, rather than letting you run away with Wu Yue, he would prefer to let the entire Order Realm and those ungrateful Ghosts and Gods perish together.

If those uncontrollable monsters are released, Lu Xiu can prove that we are the real traitors.

Not only can he enjoy the thrill of watching these Ghosts and Gods lose their protection and be hunted by even more powerful monsters,

but he can also relish the pleasure and supreme status of having the Ghosts and Gods prostrate at his feet again, begging for his protection.

At the same time, his actions are also playing a loophole—he isn’t actively destroying the Order Realm, nor is he violating Order. In fact, he’s even protecting it.

We’ll be the ones opening the door, and the first to be eliminated after the collapse of Order will also be us. By then, he can naturally strip us of our positions and throw us into prison."

Shen Que, "Killing three birds with one stone, using others to do the dirty work.

1. Eliminate those uncontrollable Cthulhu monsters.

2. Regain the reverence of the Ghosts and Gods, completely stripping us of our power to impeach.

3. Restrict our freedom and bring Wu Yue back under his control.

And now, to keep him stable and ensure the advance team’s successful landing, we have no choice but to walk into this trap."

Shen Qingci nodded, "Since we have to take this step, Shen Que, go call Wu Yue.

As the architect of the entire plan, she must have a way to turn the tables."

Shen Que frowned, "Her Psychic Core has been removed."

Shen Qingci remained calm, "Those closely involved cannot see as clearly as bystanders. Haven’t you realized it by now?

All of us, including Lu Xiu, are operating under the intricate and unfathomable control of two generations of Spirit Contractors.

This is a complex game of chess they’ve laid out, combining their understanding of the Order Realm and the Alliance’s affairs. Every move we make has likely been played out thousands of times in their minds.

They aren’t telling us what to do or how to do it—they’re anticipating our actions and strategizing step by step.

Truly, they achieve victory without even making a move.

Even if one of them isn’t here now and the other is weak and unable to protect herself, they must have a way to find a way out."

Shen Que remained silent, his expression dark. Shen Qingci continued, "Shen Que, you know very well that Wu Yue could never exist merely as your dependent.

Isn’t her strength exactly what you’re most obsessed with?"

Shen Que looked at Shen Qingci with a gloomy expression, narrowing his eyes dangerously.

Shen Qingci said, "Shen Que, you’re obsessed with her, and so is Lu Xiu. Both of you want to claim Wu Yue as your own—that in itself is a paradox.

How could someone who has such a hold on you be confined to your small world, unseen and hidden away from the light?

Wu Yue is avoiding contact with Lu Xiu and staying away from the plan to reassure you, afraid that you might blame yourself too much or become overly emotional.

But if you lock her up because you’re afraid of losing her, Shen Que, is she still the person you love?"

Shen Que smirked and curled his lips, "Of course she is. No matter what, she will always be my greatest love."

What’s wrong with staying in the room? My wife just likes being with him!

Such a badass and mind-blowing Yin-Yang plan to conquer the order realm—wasn’t it just something his wife came up with while staying home making babies with him?!

The wife just loves staring at his pretty face every day—it’s such a delight!

Shen Qingci, "..." I really want to crack open this top-tier love-struck brain and see if the sloshing brains inside are all pink-colored.

Wu Chong patted Shen Qingci, signaling him to step aside, "Stop with all that high-and-mighty talk. It’s useless. Watch me."

Wu Chong looked at Shen Que, "With those three pairs of chicken-wing pairs of yours, you sure let plenty of other women see them during training, didn’t you?"

Shen Que immediately darkened his face, "Don’t you dare throw dirty water on me! What do you mean, 'let plenty of other women see'?!

Those were all researchers who came in during the later stages for minor adjustments to the Silver Wings’ combat capabilities! And I never even let her see them!"

Hearing Wu Yue open the door, Wu Chong immediately raised his voice,

"Then dare you say that researcher didn’t have any other ideas about you? Didn’t she try to add your personal comms?"

Wu Yue had just opened the door and happened to catch this sentence. She blinked, her gaze sweeping over Shen Que,

"Do you need me to step out?"

Shen Que’s entire face was as dark as a ghost’s. He curled his lips in an eerily twisted smile and looked at Wu Chong with an utterly sinister expression,

"No need. The battle plan discussion is over.

Wu Chong, no matter exactly what tricks Lu Xiu is trying to pull, you’re the one pressing this button.

Don’t worry, as a martyr of the people, I will definitely put you in for a commendation."

Wu Yue/Shen Qingci/Su Mo, "..." They all facepalmed at the same time. This guy’s insane! Why provoke him for no reason ahhh!!

Wu Chong jumped up, "Yue Yue!! Look at him!! He’s hiding something!! He must’ve been cheating on you—"

In a fit of rage, Shen Que grabbed Wu Chong with one hand, opened the window, and hurled him out from the 9970th-floor window in a parabolic arc.

With a "biu" sound, a star flashed in the sky.