Leveling Up With My Pet



The exposed glass area continued to expand relentlessly as if peeling away the veils of mystery that had shrouded it for centuries. With each passing moment, the situation grew clearer, revealing glimpses of an astonishing truth waiting to be unravelled. Like a precious gem, the answer shimmered tantalizingly close, almost within grasp.

After diligently removing the soil that concealed the glass's proper form, Bawang's resonant voice echoed within Liu Yong's mind, immediately breaking the silence. "Master, take a quick look!" he urged.

Liu Yong turned his gaze to the uncovered spectacle before him, his eyes widening in awe. Two immense glass panels, each spanning hundreds of square meters, stood side by side, creating an otherworldly spectacle resembling a futuristic spacecraft's grand windshield. This site would not have been out of place in a sci-fi blockbuster.

The realization slowly settled in, like ripples in a tranquil pond. The truth had finally unveiled itself—the colossal "mountain" was, in fact, a long-lost alien spaceship. It had come to rest upon this deep-sea plain an astounding 50,000 years ago, its purpose and origin shrouded in enigma.

For millennia, the spacecraft had remained hidden beneath layers of sediment, concealed from the prying eyes of humanity. Unperturbed by time, it had patiently awaited the day fate would lead Liu Yong and his companions to this remarkable discovery.

The knowledge of their extraordinary find inside the yacht pounded Liu Yong's heart with excitement. The realization that they were in the presence of an alien spacecraft filled him with an intoxicating mix of curiosity and wonder, rendering him unable to quell his emotions for quite some time.

An eagerness to explore the uncharted depths of the sea consumed him. He yearned to reach the designated area without delay and immerse himself in the mysteries of the spaceship.

"Chen Hu, speed up; I want to get there earlier."

"Okay, boss."

Chen Hu speeded up, the big yacht was sailing fast on the sea, and this spaceship almost firmly attracted Liu Yong's thoughts.

Alien spacecraft!

The kind that is more than 100 kilometres long!!

In less than twenty-four hours, Liu Yong reached the designated sea area. As he commanded Chen Hu to halt the boat, he swiftly changed into a sleek rubber diving suit commonly used by diving enthusiasts. However, unlike typical divers, Liu Yong didn't need an oxygen tank. Instead, he possessed the extraordinary ability to dive to depths of over 3,000 meters. His mission was to explore a mysterious spacecraft hidden beneath the sea's surface.

"Chen Hu, wait for me on the boat," Liu Yong instructed.

"Okay, boss, but you have to be careful," Chen Hu replied with concern.

Liu Yong acknowledged the unspoken realization that this dive would be an unprecedented challenge, possibly taking him to depths surpassing one thousand or even two or three thousand meters. Such depths were only attainable by a superhuman. While Liu Yong considered himself extraordinary, his diving limit was around three or four hundred meters, far from the abyss he was about to explore.

With determination, Liu Yong dived into the water from the yacht's stern. A well-designed swimming platform at the same level as the sea facilitated his descent. Clutching a specially customized deep-sea light source, he propelled himself toward the depths. The transition from a few to tens of meters and eventually hundreds of meters underwater was awe-inspiring.

The sunlight's penetration diminished significantly at a depth of more than 100 meters. To counter the darkening surroundings, Liu Yong activated his powerful deep-sea light source, emanating a bright beam that pierced through the underwater gloom, making him distinctly visible even from a distance.

Pleased with the effectiveness of his customized light source, Liu Yong continued his descent, passing various marine creatures along the way. The further he went, the fewer fish he encountered, but the ones he did see were massive, weighing hundreds to thousands of kilograms.

Liu Yong utilized his superhuman senses, aware of everything within a 500-meter radius. Suddenly, he sensed the approach of a formidable adversary from behind. Without turning his head, he knew it was a deep-sea great white shark, about five or six meters long and weighing three to four thousand kilograms—a top predator in the ocean.

"Hehe!" Liu Yong thought, "The great white shark is trying to ambush me!"

Refusing to become the prey, Liu Yong promptly turned around and aimed the powerful light source at the shark's eyes, startling it into retreat. The encounter reaffirmed the need for vigilance, but Liu Yong was determined to push on.

As the sea grew pitch black, the depth exceeded thousands of meters. Yet, Liu Yong remained resolute, driven by curiosity and the need to explore. More than a thousand meters, more than two thousand meters—he pressed onward. The seawater pressure mounted with each meter he descended, but Liu Yong's determination persisted.

Contemplating Bawang's previous exploration at a maximum depth of nearly 7,200 meters, Liu Yong wondered about his limits. If he were half as capable as the Bawang, he could reach depths of 3,600 meters without trouble. The submarine plain's depth was around 3,300 meters, making this endeavour theoretically feasible.

But Liu Yong had never tested himself at such depths before, unsure how long he could endure the pressure. With the pressure increasing, Liu Yong couldn't help but marvel at the enormous figure of the Overlord swimming nearby.

"Master, I will guide the way," the Overlord said.

"Yes," Liu Yong responded, "Direct me to that large hole—I want to explore its depths."

Following Bawang's lead, Liu Yong positioned himself on its back, and together, they swam towards the entrance of the massive cave. Some days ago, Bawang had unearthed this hole by displacing a piece of four to five thousand tons of metal at the foot of the "big mountain."

Arriving at the cave's entrance, Liu Yong illuminated the dark void with his light source. The vast, mysterious darkness engulfed him, and he sensed the pressure of the seawater again. Although not reaching his absolute depth limit, it was undoubtedly close.

Liu Yong knew he had about ten minutes to explore before he had to return to avoid putting himself in danger. He decided to venture forward, leaving the Overlord waiting outside the cave entrance.

Inside, Liu Yong discovered the wreckage, evidence of a spaceship's demise. The entrance had suffered severe damage, causing debris to accumulate nearby. As he swam further, he encountered scenes reminiscent of a science fiction movie—spectacular and surreal.