214: Chapter 214 Sea Creepers Joining the Fun? Underwater Dungeon Opens

At the edge of the Wanlong City teleportation array, the spatial fluctuations grew brighter and brighter.

The Abyss diplomatic mission had just left, and players were still lining up to receive Dark Resistance Potions. The world channel hadn't yet recovered from the shock of the 50% discount on dark materials.

In the next second, a burst of azure water light suddenly exploded above the teleportation array.

Splash—

It was as if an entire ocean tide was rolling in from mid-air.

A moist sea breeze blew through Wanlong City, significantly diluting even the lingering dark aura in the air.

Players instantly looked up.

"Again?"

"Is it the Sea Race this time?"

"The Heavens sent gifts, the Abyss sent gifts, and now the Sea Race is coming to join the fun too?"

The water curtain slowly opened.

Lan Xi led the Sea Race diplomatic mission out from within.

She wore a sea-blue long dress with tiny pearls dangling from her hair. Behind her, dozens of mermaid maids carried transparent Sea crystal chests.

As soon as the chests hit the ground, a soft watery light emanated from within.

Lan Xi walked up to Lin Zhe and bowed respectfully.

"Mr. Lin Zhe."

"Her Majesty the Empress heard of the great victory in the Dragon Domain rebellion and that His Highness Lin Jin has begun gestating, so she specially ordered me to deliver congratulatory gifts."

She waved her hand.

The first row of Sea crystal chests opened.

They were filled with fist-sized deep sea pearlss, each shimmering with a blue-white luster, the water element so dense it almost condensed into mist.

In the second row of chests were rolls of water-attribute enchantment blueprints.

[Deep Sea Blade Enchantment]

[Tidal Armor Enchantment]

[Sea Dragon's Breath Enchantment]

The players' eyes went wide on the spot.

"Water-attribute enchantment blueprints!"

"deep sea pearlss are high-level materials too!"

"The Sea Race's generosity is no small thing!"

Lan Xi continued, "These deep sea pearlss can be used to forge water-attribute equipment or to stabilize the coastal water veins of the Dragon Domain."

"The water-attribute enchantment blueprints are gifted to the Public Warehouses of the Dragon Domain and Falling Maple, to be distributed by Mr. Lin Zhe."

Lin Zhe's expression was calm as he nodded slightly.

"Accept them."

Qing Yu immediately stepped forward to arrange their storage.

Lan Xi did not stop.

She took out an azure-blue dungeon keystore and presented it with both hands.

"Furthermore, Her Majesty the Empress has specially opened an exclusive underwater Dragon Crystal dungeon near the Dragon Domain."

"The dungeon entrance is located in the southeast bay of the Dragon Domain. The dungeon is named [Sea Dragon Crystal Palace]."

"The dungeon drops water-attribute orange weapons, Sea Dragon race exclusive equipment, and Deep-Sea Dragon Crystal fragments."

"Registered players from Falling Maple Village, Fengyu Village, and Shiti Village will receive a permanent 30% discount for entering this dungeon."

As soon as she finished speaking.

A server-wide announcement boomed out.

[Server Announcement: Sea Race Empress Empress Cang Lan congratulates the Dragon Domain on the great victory in the rebellion and congratulates the fourth son, Lin Jin, on beginning gestation!]

[The Sea Race has gifted Lin Zhe deep sea pearls × 30,000!]

[The Sea Race has gifted Lin Zhe High-Level Water-Attribute Enchantment Blueprint × 1,000!]

[The exclusive underwater Dragon Crystal dungeon [Sea Dragon Crystal Palace] near the Dragon Domain is officially open!]

[Dungeon Drops: Water-attribute orange weapons, Sea Dragon race exclusive equipment, Deep-Sea Dragon Crystal fragments!]

[Registered players from Falling Maple Village, Fengyu Village, and Shiti Village will receive a permanent 30% discount for entering this dungeon!]

The moment the announcement ended.

The entire world channel exploded.

"Holy crap! A new dungeon!"

"An underwater Dragon Crystal dungeon? And it drops water-attribute orange weapons?"

"Sea Dragon race exclusive equipment! That name sounds cool just hearing it!"

"Falling Maple players get another 30% discount, I'm numb with envy!"

Lan Xi raised her hands, and sea-blue light patterns spread from her palms.

In the next second, a third announcement lit up immediately after.

[Server Announcement: Sea Race Empress Empress Cang Lan grants the Water Tide Blessing to all players!]

[All players receive a 10% Water Attribute Damage buff for 3 days!]

Buzz—

Azure radiance showered over the entire server.

Prompts popped up over the heads of all players simultaneously.

[You have gained Status: Water Attribute Damage +10%, Duration: 3 days]

Water Mage players went crazy on the spot.

"Water Mages are taking off!"

"My skill damage just jumped by a huge chunk!"

"What are we waiting for, charge into the Sea Dragon Crystal Palace!"

What excited players even more was that the permanent Underwater Breathing buff previously gifted by the Sea Race was still active.

In the past, the most annoying thing about grinding underwater dungeons was the Underwater Breathing Potions.

A single bottle wasn't cheap.

And the duration was short.

Now, they didn't need them.

Permanent Underwater Breathing, plus the water attribute damage buff, plus the 30% dungeon discount.

You'd be a fool not to rush in.

The Wanlong City teleportation array instantly lit up in a flurry.

"To the southeast bay!"

"Grouping for Sea Dragon Crystal Palace, need Water Mages, Shield Warriors, and Priests!"

"That orange weapon is mine!"

Dragon Domain southeast bay.

The originally quiet sea surface suddenly spiraled open into a massive water gate.

Behind the water gate was the phantom of a blue-gold palace.

The four large characters [Sea Dragon Crystal Palace] hung above the dungeon entrance.

In less than half an hour, a long queue had formed in front of the dungeon entrance.

Players wearing the Dragon Domain Vanguard skin, with weapons on their backs, crowded forward through the shallows.

Administrators arrived temporarily to maintain order.

"Line up!"

"Registered Falling Maple players take the 30% discount lane!"

"Ordinary players take the normal entrance, no cutting in line!"

The first batch of teams soon entered the dungeon.

In less than an hour, screenshots were being posted on the world channel.

[Screenshot: Water Attribute Orange Gear · Tidal Staff]

"It dropped! The first orange gear from the Sea Dragon Crystal Palace!"

"Just sold it for 38,000 real-world currency, brothers, my hands are still shaking!"

Immediately following, others showed off Sea Dragon Bracers, Deep Sea Bowstrings, and Blue Scale Warboots.

The entire channel was filled with screams.

"The drop rate is pretty good!"

"Entering with a 30% discount and getting orange gear drops, this wave is a massive profit!"

"Thanks to Empress Empress Cang Lan! Thanks to Big Boss Lin Zhe!"

High above Wanlong City, Lan Xi watched the crowded dungeon entrance with a smile on her face.

Lin Zhe raised his hand, and a wisp of pale gold Power of Rules mixed with divine natural light fell upon her.

Buzz—

A pale green halo lit up around Lan Xi.

[You have gained permanent Land Breathing buff]

[Effect: Can stay on land for long periods without being affected by dryness, lack of water, or aura decay]

Lan Xi's eyes lit up, and she immediately lowered her head.

"Thank you, Mr. Lin Zhe!"

"I will certainly bring your return gift to Her Majesty the Empress."

Lin Zhe said indifferently, "Tell Empress Cang Lan that I have accepted her gift."

Almost simultaneously, a system prompt rang in his mind.

[Ding! Detected that the top-tier female NPC · Sea Race Empress Empress Cang Lan's favorability toward the host has increased to 45!]

[Ding! Seventh Bond trigger progress has increased!]

[Current Progress: 12%!]

Lin Zhe's gaze flickered slightly.

The Sea Race line had become one step more stable.

Below, the queue at the entrance of the Sea Dragon Crystal Palace was still growing longer.

The water-blue dungeon light illuminated the entire Dragon Domain coast.