Constructing-Style Wizard

Chapter 719: 229. Shadow of the Mermaid_2

This technique to transform one’s body into a liquid, Noland learned from Selena, is a magic taught by the Deep Sea Branch and is called the “Liquid Transformation Technique,” which is applicable to both Water Clan and Deep Sea System magics.

When turning into a liquid, the body part would retain its normal sense of touch and could even split from one water stream into several.

Each water stream would be able to flow into different pipelines while still retaining their sense of touch.

After becoming proficient, one could use the liquid transformed hand with more than ten water streams to simultaneously control more than ten magical devices on the magic yacht, just as Hadley Grant does now.

Hadley used his liquid palms to close the yacht’s ventilation and drainage holes, open the inlet for the water tank on the lower deck, and activate the magic circle that poured freshwater into the tank.

The weight of the magic yacht quickly increased, its volume remained unchanged, the hull slowly sank, the waterline rose, and the corrosive sea water submerged more of the vessel’s body. Nôv(el)B\\jnn

At this moment, only two transparent glass windows existed in the control room, while the rest of the glass in the other cabins were covered by thick magic metal plates.

Before the seawater flooded the windows of the control room, the pressure inside the cabin gradually increased, to maintain an equal inner and outer pressure in the ship and reduce the burden on the armor and structural reinforcements.

As the last ray of light outside the window was blocked by the dark green sea water, the magic yacht completely sank beneath the sea surface and became a submarine.

About 5 minutes later, Hadley closed the water tank inlet with his liquid palm, and the magic yacht stopped sinking.

The nautical instrument on the magic helm showed that Noland was now 10 meters underwater.

“The magic yacht’s submersion is complete, Jarvis.”

Hadley adjusted the magical engine to a silent state, turned off most of the magical devices on the ship, and only left the magic circle controlling the cabin doors and lighting equipment.

“When we enter the Blue Cave, there will be no one on the ship. If I park the ship underwater, not only can I hide from those with malicious intentions, but also avoid most marine disasters. This is the experience I’ve gained from sailing alone for many years.”

After checking the dashboard on the control console and confirming everything was normal, he waved at Noland:

“Come on, let’s go to the stern. There’s a pressure cabin specially designed to adapt to water pressure. I will teach you how to dive there.”

Noland followed him to the stern.

As a deep-sea wizard, Hadley mastered the spells needed for diving and didn’t need any special diving suits or masks.

As for Noland, a Death Clan Wizard, as long as he cast the “Breath of the Dead” and turned into a skeleton, he could avoid the trouble of breathing altogether.

One of the difficulties he faced was water pressure.

The skeleton form of Noland could still feel the pressure underwater.

The feeling of being squeezed by seawater was not weakened by the “Breath of the Dead” that could suppress pain.

Hadley solved the problem of water pressure with a pendant endowed with the “Pressure Relief” effect.

Once Noland wore it, he could be free from the suffering of water pressure within a range of 100 meters underwater.

“Water pressure is just one of the troubles, Jarvis. Apart from the undercurrents I mentioned earlier, the terrain and light conditions in some dark areas within the Blue Cave are also problematic.”

Hadley handed Noland a ring and a bracelet:

“This ring is enchanted with the ‘Bright Light Technique’, which can illuminate an area of 50 meters inside the Blue Cave. This bracelet has an attraction to my magic yacht. Once you put it on and relax your wrist, you’ll feel the pull. If you follow the direction of the pull to ascend, you will eventually return to this ship. In case you and I are accidentally separated, you can use this to find your way back. Just make sure you don’t lose it.”

Noland put on the ring and bracelet.

“Alright, let’s try it in the sea first. If there are no issues, we can head to the Cave of Spreading Moss below us.” Hadley pulled the lever on the wall, and the seawater began to pour into the pressure cabin.

Noland activated the “Breath of the Dead,” turned into a skeleton, and adjusted the “Magic Shield” to a thin film close to the skin.

The dark green seawater quickly rose and soon submerged Noland’s head.

The corrosive properties of seawater were blocked by the “Magic Shield,” the water pressure was blocked by the enchantment of “Pressure Relief” on the pendant, and the breathing problem was solved by the “Breath of the Dead.” However, only two things were left unremoved by magic.

One was the sensation of icy coldness as the seawater passed through the skeleton, the other was the ubiquitous gurgling sound in the water.

As the cabin door to the pressure chamber opened, the seawater inside and outside the cabin flowed freely, and the gurgling sound near the ears became more noticeable, as well as more eerie and ethereal.

The scene outside the pressure chamber was unusually beautiful.

Sunlight penetrated the sea surface and formed bright light columns shifting with the waves.

Due to the abundant sunlight at this time of day, the seafloor about twenty meters below the pressure chamber was brightly illuminated.

The slender sea grass slowly wriggled with the current. The white shells and moss on the rocks reflected the sparkling sunlight.

The entrance to the Cave of Spreading Moss was numerous and randomly distributed on the white sandy seafloor, emitting a faint blue light.

Hadley cast the “Liquid Transformation Technique,” turning himself into a semi-transparent liquid human wearing a magic robe and carrying a magic bag.

He took out a rope and fastened one end to his belt and the other to Noland’s.

After confirming the rope was securely fastened, he took the lead and stepped out of the pressure chamber and descended towards the dim seafloor below.