bestfiction Chapter 138 Underwater Ritual
Chapter 138 Underwater Ritual
Dressed in a white mermaid-like garment, Chu Xinyao's voice echoed underwater: "Caviar, why did you bring me to this underwater place?"
The large-eyed ichthyosaur beneath him responded with his gentle yet profound gaze.
No one knows what Yu Zijing did, but Chu Xinyao was still able to breathe in the deep sea and did not experience any discomfort from the water pressure.
As the fish-shaped fish slowly sank, Chu Xinyao's vision was enveloped by a vast expanse of blue. Sunlight shone through the water's surface, refracting into countless beams of light, like golden threads weaving a dreamlike tapestry of light in the water.
She reached out, trying to touch the beams of light, but they slipped away from her fingertips like mischievous sprites.
The underwater world is colorful, with all kinds of coral reefs resembling underwater forests, each with its own unique shape and vibrant colors.
Among the coral reefs, countless small fish dart about, their movements more graceful than the most elegant dancers.
Chu Xinyao's gaze was drawn to a group of colorful fish beside her, which surrounded a cluster of corals as if they were holding a grand ball.
As the fish-like creature swam, the underwater scenery became even more spectacular, with vast forests of seaweed appearing before Chu Xinyao's eyes. They swayed gently in the current, like the wind blowing across the seabed.
Deeper into the ocean, Chu Xinyao saw a deep-sea plain where the creatures were even stranger. Some of them emitted a faint glow, while others were transparent, with their internal organs clearly visible.
The fish stopped at a spot that glowed with a faint blue light, and its body began to change. Its scales gradually disappeared, and it transformed into a human shape.
"In fact, this is the true ancestral home of the Fish-Dragon Clan."
Chu Xinyao opened her mouth in surprise, and a few bubbles escaped from her lips, but she quickly discovered that even underwater, her breathing and speech were not affected. The mysterious power of the fish was protecting her, allowing her to adapt to this underwater world.
She looked around and found that they were in a huge underwater cave, the walls of which were covered with strange, glowing creatures that emitted a faint light.
Yu Zijing gently touched a spot, as if triggering some kind of mechanism. The glowing creatures gradually lit up, their light growing brighter and brighter, illuminating the entire cave as if it were daytime.
As the light grew brighter, Chu Xinyao could see the scene inside the cave clearly and was deeply shocked by what she saw.
In the center of the cave, a huge ichthyosaur skeleton lies quietly. It is enormous and has a complete skeleton. Even in death, it still maintains a majestic posture.
The ichthyosaur skeletons appeared exceptionally solemn and dignified under the glow of the deep blue light.
"What's this?" A few bubbles playfully popped out from around Chu Xinyao's lips.
"This skeleton is that of our ancestor, the Fish-Dragon Clan. It is said that he was the strongest in the history of the Fish-Dragon Clan, and also the strongest of the ninth rank. A thousand years ago, it was he who led a small number of Fish-Dragon Clan members to this water area, thus preserving our lineage."
"What happened to your ancestors?" Chu Xinyao asked.
Yu Zijing shook her head. "I don't know, but it's said to have been a near-catastrophic disaster. If it weren't for him, you might not be meeting me now."
"Then I must properly thank this ancestor." Chu Xinyao clasped her hands together, silently expressing her gratitude in her heart.
Seeing her sincerity, Yu Zijing smiled and said, "However, don't just focus on thanking him now."
He took Chu Xinyao's hand and gently touched the skeleton. Tiny blue lights floated out from the skeleton, like stars in the night sky, slowly rotating above it.
More and more points of light appeared, and they began to converge into a huge halo, enveloping Chu Xinyao and Yu Zijing within it.
"This?" Chu Xinyao looked at the tiny specks of light with some surprise.
Gazing at these points of light, it became clear that they were alive, moving around them in a peculiar way.
Seeing her curiosity, Yu Zijing explained, "These lights are actually tiny creatures from the deep sea called 'sea spirits.' They are the guardians of this area. They live around the skeletons in a unique way, absorbing the energy left behind by their ancestors, while also protecting this ancestral land."
These sea spirits swam freely around them, sometimes gathering and sometimes dispersing, as if performing a silent ritual.
These tiny sea spirits, though each one emits a faint light, when they come together they can emit such a dazzling light that they illuminate the entire cave.
The sea creatures gradually became more active, circling around Chu Xinyao and Yu Zijing, as if welcoming their arrival in their own unique way.
"They are so beautiful!"
Chu Xinyao was captivated by these tiny creatures and couldn't help but sigh in admiration.
Yu Zijing nodded, "Yes, they are not only beautiful, but also full of wisdom. It is said that they can sense our emotions and resonate with our hearts."
“In our fish-dragon clan, the mating ceremony is extremely important,” Yu Zijing continued. “Therefore, we fish-dragons need to come here to form mating relationships. Only by gaining their approval can we be happy for life. They are the guardians of love in our clan.”
The halo gradually dissipated, and the light spots slowly returned to the skeletons, restoring the cave to its previous tranquility.
"Have we gained recognition?" Chu Xinyao looked up at the fish-dragon skeleton, somewhat puzzled.
“Of course.” Yu Zijing smiled, her eyes full of certainty. “The sea spirits are connected to our hearts; they can feel our sincerity and love. You see them circling around us; that is their recognition and blessing of us.”
"That's amazing."
After the underwater ceremony ended, Yu Zijing transformed into a fish and carried Chu Xinyao to the small island.
On the shore, everyone was eagerly waiting.
"I'm coming."
Two young females, around ten years old, excitedly leaped out of the sea, swimming and shouting loudly.
The two newly transformed female ichthyosaurs were the little messengers of this mating ceremony. Their voices were clear and melodious, like waves crashing on the beach, conveying a joyful message.
As they called out, Chu Xinyao and Yu Zijing slowly swam out of the sea, their figures appearing and disappearing on the shimmering surface. Chu Xinyao wore a flower crown, and the necklace around her neck was made of the most beautiful seashells.
As the two reached the shore, the crowd rushed forward, holding colorful flower petals in their hands, and showered them with them. The petals fell on them like raindrops, a heartfelt blessing for them.
Chu Xinyao and Yu Zijing beamed with happiness as they walked hand in hand toward the decorated flowering tree. Guided by Yu Zijing, they began the ancient marriage ceremony.
After the ceremony, everyone sat together to enjoy a sumptuous dinner.
The table was laden with local delicacies, including crispy-on-the-outside, tender-on-the-inside grilled fish and sweet, juicy fruits. Everyone sang and danced, enjoying a happy time together.
A bonfire was lit on the beach, its light illuminating everyone's smiling faces and their happy expressions.