In any world, there exists a unique world line, or what can be called the river of destiny.
It is omnipresent, yet intangible and invisible, subtly driving the development of the world.
Once a deviation occurs somewhere, powerful corrective forces emerge. In ancient Eastern philosophy, this is known as the Mandate of Heaven!
But in Wu Ming’s view, this corrective force is the greatest nourishment for the Core God Space—the essence of the world itself!
Whether it’s the Core Temple of his original self or his own Core God Space, both can achieve advancement by consuming this force.
However, in this steampunk world, he cannot perceive a clear destiny.
When he first entered, it was because his power was too weak.
Now, having obtained the Core God Space, he is nearly the strongest person in the world, yet he still cannot grasp it clearly.
Only through calculations did he gain a vague premonition: “This is… a choice of the world’s path, whether the future will be dominated by technology or mystical forces…”
“But I didn’t expect to become part of this grand trend myself. The assimilation power of this world is truly formidable…”
Wu Ming’s expression was solemn.
At this moment, he also stood at a critical juncture of choice.
Should he extinguish the budding destruction of the world directly or let it continue to develop?
And how does such a choice relate to the arrangements of the great being who left behind the Core God Space?
“Hmm?”
At this moment, Wu Ming’s expression changed.
The Core God Space sent a message: the second wave of Reincarnators he dispatched to explore the Devil’s Triangle had also been completely annihilated.
These were individuals no less capable than Charles, Lolita, or Chevrolet. Though relatively low-key, they were generally at the level of third-tier Reincarnators, forming an elite team.
However, they managed to penetrate slightly deeper than the previous failures, witnessing more and bringing back valuable intelligence.
“It seems I must take action myself!”
Currently, without using the power of the Core God Space, Wu Ming’s personal cultivation in the Great Luo Sutra had reached the peak of the fifth layer, nearly attaining the sixth-tier Dao of Immortality.
In this world, unless directly hit by Thor’s sword, very few things could instantly kill him.
And once he activated the Core God Space, even if the world were to be destroyed, he could still survive comfortably.
“Kart, help me contact the President’s Secretariat and inform them that I intend to end my visit early. Also, notify Captain Victor at Victoria Harbor to prepare; I’m going out to sea!”
He acted immediately upon thinking of it.
At present, most of the remaining relics in this world had been explored by the Reincarnators, leaving only a few potentially significant sites, so Wu Ming naturally had to go in person.
The great being who previously left behind the Core God Space had schemed against him subtly; who knew what surprises awaited this time?
“Alright!”
Kart immediately agreed.
…
“Steven… no, Your Holiness!”
Returning to Victoria Harbor, Wu Ming felt a sense of nostalgia.
Captain Victor, the old sea dog, personally came to greet him. He now carried the air of a successful businessman, no longer the weather-worn sailor of before, and his attitude toward Wu Ming was now one of utmost respect.
It couldn’t be helped; in just a few short years, the transformation had been staggering. Even the head of the Hawk family would treat him with great reverence.
Not to mention, regarding the influence of the Church of Redemption in the Kingdom of Golden Oak, Victor’s own deep-sea salvage company had many believers.
“You’ve already been informed of my plans by Kart, right?”
Wu Ming ordered, “Prepare the best ship; I’m going out to sea!”
“No problem!”
Victor’s salvage company had shares belonging to Steven. In theory, they were business partners, yet hearing Wu Ming speak in such a commanding tone, Victor found it perfectly natural.
“Also…”
He hesitated for a moment, his face showing slight embarrassment: “The Hawk family wishes to meet you… you know, here our company has often received their favors…”
“The Hawk family? I’ll see them!”
Wu Ming waved his hand indifferently.
He now had the confidence to speak like this. Indeed, upon hearing this promise, Captain Victor immediately left with a delighted expression, leaving Wu Ming alone on the sofa. After a long while, he let out a soft sigh.
“Everything remains the same, but people have changed…”
Although he had long realized that as he progressed, he would inevitably leave behind companions, friends, and acquaintances, facing this reality still brought a sense of melancholy.
“After this mission, I should return to Yinchao City for a visit. I wonder how Nave, Vidi, and Philip are doing now…”
These few friends he had gotten along well with, but since Wu Ming began building the church, they had rarely kept in touch.
“Oh, and Alice…”
…
“The Devil’s Triangle? You actually intend to go there?”
Aboard the ship, upon hearing Wu Ming’s destination, even Victor inhaled sharply in astonishment.
The salvage company specialized in retrieving sunken ships and relics, equipped with the best and latest equipment, yet even so, he dared not covet the graveyard of ships at sea.
“Your Holiness… that place is the death zone of the ocean; any machinery fails within the Devil’s Triangle…”
Victor said with concern: “Although I have confidence in this ship, the Golden Rose, it’s still too risky!”
“There’s no need to worry! Our Lord protects us!”
Wu Ming smiled slightly, speaking in a very priestly tone.
“Praise be to our Lord!”
Behind Victor, the first mate, second mate, boatswain, and lookout all prayed devoutly.
This was also a source of helplessness for Captain Victor; upon departure, Wu Ming had replaced most of the crew with believers of the Church of Redemption.
He even suspected that a hundred words from him as captain might not carry as much weight as a single sentence from Steven.
But by now, Victor had no choice in the matter and felt quite like he had boarded a pirate ship.
…
“The first barrier of the Devil’s Triangle is the sea fog outside…”
Victor looked at the thick fog on the sea ahead with a worried expression: “This fog never dissipates, the ocean contains hidden reefs, and the interference causes ships to easily run aground and sink… and this is only the outermost danger. Are we really going in?”
“Don’t worry!”
Wu Ming wore a relaxed smile: “Our Lord has said that those who believe in Him shall surely be protected!”
At the moment his words fell, a golden light instantly appeared, enveloping the entire ship.
An invisible force field spread out, allowing all the boilers and equipment on the ship to operate perfectly.
“This is… a miracle!”
Victor’s mouth opened wide as he watched the crew around him immediately kneel in prayer.
Although since the appearance of the werewolf Siegel, the people of the kingdom were no longer unfamiliar with the existence of the supernatural, hearing about it through newspapers and radio was one thing—seeing it with one’s own eyes was another.
“Next, I will take the helm myself; our Lord will guide us!”
Wu Ming unceremoniously took command from Victor, who could only smile bitterly without voicing any objection.
Otherwise, Victor had no doubt he would be thrown into the sea by these zealous fanatics!
Within the Devil’s Triangle sea area.
In the thick fog, a modern ship entirely wrapped in golden light was slowly advancing, miraculously avoiding all the reefs.
Standing on the deck, Victor saw the faint silhouettes of sunken ships around him and the masts protruding from the sea surface, making his heart pound.
Yet strangely, the Golden Rose sailed steadily on the sea surface without encountering any danger.
“Could it be… there really is a god in this world?”
Being a sailor, Victor had always been somewhat superstitious. Now witnessing the series of miracles displayed by Wu Ming, his heart wavered, and he began to consider converting to the Church of Redemption.
“Captain, according to the instructions of Your Holiness, no one is allowed on the deck during the upcoming voyage!”
At this moment, his first mate approached, speaking in an unquestionable tone: “Because there may be danger!”
“What kind of danger?”
Victor asked curiously.
He had already noticed that this Pope Steven seemed very familiar with this place, probably having received divine revelation.
“It’s the mermaids; their songs are extremely enchanting!”
“Mermaids?”
Victor naturally had heard of the legends of these oceanic spirits and immediately became interested: “Are they real?”
“Yes, their voices are incredibly beautiful, irresistible to any male!”
Wu Ming’s gentle voice directly echoed in Victor’s mind, but the captain was already too preoccupied to notice:
“I won’t go back! Even if I have to plug my ears, I want to see them with my own eyes!”
“Then you might be disappointed; those mermaids are not as beautiful and kind as the legends suggest… and their songs cannot be blocked even by plugging your ears…”
This intelligence naturally came from the reports of the Reincarnators.
Without them, Wu Ming would never have known that a mermaid tribe actually resided within the Devil’s Triangle.
As standard supernatural beings, their power was undoubtedly formidable, and they had nothing to do with peace and kindness. They would attack any ship they encountered, showing extreme aggression.
The second Reincarnator team had been completely wiped out by them.
Their deaths also brought Wu Ming the final message.
This mermaid tribe was clearly guarding an island at the center of the Devil’s Triangle.
There must be a great secret there!
Just as Captain Victor was about to say something else, the fog on the sea surface gradually dissipated.
Red coral reefs appeared on the seabed, dazzlingly beautiful. The sky was clear, and brilliant sunlight poured down.
Everything was so tranquil and beautiful when suddenly a melodious and ethereal song floated over.
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