The last deep diver thoughtfully gave Jiang Xiao and the others a location coordinate, where they could find the altar.

Only after Jiang Xiao and the others disappeared completely outside the laboratory door did the deep diver leisurely sigh.

The sound was like bubbles in the deep sea, slowly rising, finally bursting in the boundless darkness.

Its eyes flickered slightly with a glow, an ethereal blue unique to deep-sea creatures, as if containing the ocean's depth and mystery.

The laboratory lights reflected off its slippery skin, as it slowly rotated its body, seemingly in contemplation.

Indeed, within their deep divers' tribe, different voices and opinions did exist.

Some tribe members believed that although humanity's crimes were severe, they did not warrant the catastrophe of extinction in return.

They proposed a milder plan — to demand massive compensation, so massive that humanity would need to cultivate themselves for centuries.

As a compensation for ocean pollution, and a warning for humans not to offend again.

After all, human extinction was not the best choice for the deep divers.

The existence of humans, despite bringing many problems, also inadvertently maintains a certain balance in Earth's ecology.

If humans disappeared, those balances might be disrupted, ultimately leading to new disasters.

Moreover, the deep divers were aware that human intelligence and creativity were very valuable.

If they could be guided onto the right track, they might even bring new hope to the oceans and the entire Earth.

The deep diver in front belonged to the peace faction.

It sneaked onto the land just to have a talk with humans.

But on its first appearance, Bai Liu gave it a beating.

Of course, at the time, it also harbored thoughts of testing the strength of human warriors, so it did not bother to explain during the fight.

But it couldn't hold back the second time.

Originally, it just wanted to talk peacefully with this Bai Liu, but it was unexpectedly knocked out right when it showed itself.

That little electromagnetic shot, oh, it was so close to sending it off on the spot!

The deep diver's thoughts wandered in such considerations, knowing that there was not only the path of destruction in this game with humans.

It even imagined that if some agreement could be reached with humans, perhaps a true reconciliation could be achieved between the two races, to jointly protect the planet.

Of course, speaking of peaceful coexistence, in reality, they would be requiring humans to sign various unequal treaties.

Making humans serve the deep diver's race as workers.

Its green skin flickered with an eerie sheen under the lights, a color belonging to the deep sea, and also to the unknown.

The deep diver knew that its tribe needed to make a choice, and this choice would affect the entire ocean and even the future of the Kaidan world.

...

Jiang Xiao entered the Shanghai-Hong Kong Base's conference room, the tense atmosphere enveloping them tightly like an invisible net.

When discussing issues with the experts, they didn't mention the word "Cthulhu".

After all, ordinary people would likely encounter something unspeakable upon hearing that word.

They simply told everyone that to solve the current disaster, they must go to a certain location deep in the ocean.

"The depth of these coordinates..."

A marine expert frowned, his face full of confusion and worry.

"The water pressure there is enough to crush a person into pulp, I mean, even if you wear our most advanced diving suits, you'd be crushed to pulp. How can we go down there?"

"Moreover."

Another female expert picked up the discussion, her voice carrying a slight tremor.

"At those coordinates, never mind the flesh and blood of a human, that depth has already exceeded the limits of our existing diving equipment, we simply have no way to get there."

For a while, the discussions within the Shanghai-Hong Kong Base were incessant, and everyone's face showed concern.

They all knew that hidden dangers undoubtedly lurked deep in the ocean, an area not yet fully conquered by human technology.

"We can't just give up like this."

Bai Liu's voice was particularly firm amid the discussions.

"We must find a way, even if it means risking our lives."

Jiang Xiao was silent for a moment, then slowly spoke.

"I know this sounds crazy, but we have no choice. If we don't go, the disaster will continue to spread, and countless lives will vanish."

His words plunged the originally noisy base into a brief silence.

Everyone knew this was a race against time, and they had little time to waste.

"I have an idea."

A marine scientist named Lin Feng stood up, a glimmer in his eyes.

"We can try to modify a nuclear submarine, enhance its pressure resistance, although it's a high-risk endeavor, it's currently the only way."

"Modify a nuclear submarine?" Jiang Xiao's eyes lit up: "Then what are we waiting for? Let's start immediately!"

"Bullshit! It's not that easy! You marine scientists know nothing! Just open your mouth and spill nonsense!"

A Ministry of Defense expert stood up, indicating that, after all, it's a nuclear submarine!

"It's already built with the world's cutting-edge materials, how could we possibly find higher-strength materials to replace it in a short time?"

"And it's not simply about the material strength; we have to see if it fits. After all, no matter how strong a diamond is, you can't use it as a fan blade, can you?"

True enough...

"Unless..."

Another expert spoke slowly.

"Unless we can compress the submarine's limits, I mean, only need to reach that depth."

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