NHWSG chapter 88

The Forbidden Sea Abyss, rumored to be a secret place beyond the Three Realms and Six Paths, guarded by miracles and inaccessible without divine guidance.

It was said that the Forbidden Sea Abyss pressed down on 3,333 ancient monsters, and its seal extended from the mouth of the abyss to the summit of the North Sea.

During the ancient battles of the gods, the Forbidden Sea Abyss once experienced a disturbance, causing thirty-three zhang high towering waves at the summit of the North Sea. The beasts nearly broke the seal, causing a catastrophe in the human world.

In the end, it was the “Seventh Princess” who managed to calm the turbulent waves, using a shield and spear as a seal, forcibly suppressing the unruly beasts. Thousands of years later, many of the beasts inside had died, but there were still some remaining, each one an old enemy of the “Seventh Princess.”

The matter of the Forbidden Sea Abyss was widely spread, and whether it was demons, ghosts, or immortals, they all avoided passing nearby—yet few truly knew the details of that place.

Despite living for so long, Xing Yingzhu had only “heard something” about the Forbidden Sea Abyss and had never truly set foot there, let alone seen its scenery.

But according to rumors, the bottom of the Forbidden Sea was a huge abyss, with the sea surface murky and pitch-black, churning endlessly for thousands of years without rest. Connecting sea and sky, above the sea surface was eternal night that had not seen daylight for thousands of years. In the center of the Forbidden Sea Abyss, there was a towering pillar that pierced the clouds, once supporting a certain segment of the ladder.

As for whether that pillar still existed now, Xing Yingzhu himself didn’t know.

From any angle, this place couldn’t be considered a good tourist destination. If possible, Xing Yingzhu didn’t want to wade through this muddy water, let alone make this trip.

If it weren’t for that person holding him to his promise, Xing Yingzhu wouldn’t have changed his mind.

But—

His gaze fell on Sheng Zhao not far ahead, holding sunglasses in his hands, looking like an inexperienced cub as he ran around the beach, excitedly howling towards the distant sea.

Xing Yingzhu couldn’t help but feel impressed by Sheng Zhao’s blind optimism and his ability to coax himself into playing. He even began to suspect whether Sheng Zhao’s insistence on this trip was out of reluctance to part with him, or purely for a free vacation.

This thought circled in Xing Yingzhu’s mind for a while before he manually wiped it out, not wanting to dwell on it.

Some things are better left unthought, it’s best to leave yourself some room, otherwise, if the answer isn’t what you wanted, it would be quite embarrassing, Xing Yingzhuo thought woodenly.

“I’m not going. If you want to go, then go,” Xing Yingzhu said.

“A man cannot refuse the sea,” Sheng Zhao said solemnly, “Anyway, didn’t you say, we should wait for the right opportunity? You won’t be able to handle any business these days, so what’s wrong with going on a trip?”

Sheng Zhao puffed up his chest and said with righteous indignation, “We haven’t even had our honeymoon yet!”

Xing Yingzhu: “…”

This shameless little thing really can say anything!

“I checked it out. There are water activities over there, but unfortunately, they’re not open yet because of the cold weather,” Sheng Zhao said excitedly. “We can sneak down and play. No one will see if you’re a human or a snake underwater. How about…”

“I’ll take you diving, then we’ll explore the deep sea,” Xing Yingzhu said coolly. “Then I’ll show you coral reefs, sunken ships, and maybe even let you ride a whale. How about that?”

Sheng Zhao didn’t expect Xing Yingzhu to be so enthusiastic. His eyes brightened, almost blurting out “Your Highness knows my heart.” But he restrained himself, suppressing the smile spreading across his face, and politely said, “Oh, that might not be a good idea… But if you’re interested, I can accompany you…”

Xing Yingzhu slapped his forehead with a cold smirk. “Dream on.”

Sheng Zhao: “…”

Sheng Zhao was slapped straight, and in an instant, he woke up from the fantasy of a fantastic deep-sea trip, glanced at Xing Yingzhu’s expression with a sense of regret, thinking that this guy still had no taste.

Xing Yingzhu glanced at him, disdainfully wiped his hand on Sheng Zhao’s clothes, and walked towards the beach.

Sheng Zhao blinked, thinking he was being hypocritical but obediently followed.

However, Xing Yingzhuo seemed uninterested in those flashy tourist attractions. He stood by the sea and looked into the distance.

This was a small town on the coast of the North Sea, with a moderate size but good conditions. There was a newly opened chain hotel in the town. When Sheng Zhao booked the hotel, he casually checked the surrounding area and found that the town had several different fishing villages under its jurisdiction, relying on the sea for sustenance.

Before Xing Yingzhu came, he had told him that the matter of the Forbidden Sea Abyss was not to be taken lightly. Regardless of anything else at home, if Sheng Zhao really wanted to do something, he could plead and negotiate with him. However, for such matters, no matter what Sheng Zhao said, Xing Yingzhu couldn’t take him there. So even though Sheng Zhao came with him, when the Forbidden Sea Abyss opened, he could only stay on the coast of the North Sea and wait for Xing Yingzhu to return.

Although Sheng Zhao had become bolder in front of Xing Yingzhuo, he also knew the seriousness of the matter and didn’t dare to be too willful. So he said he would leave it to him.

They set off early in the morning and took an early flight, then transferred from the plane to the train, and finally arrived in the small town by bus as dusk approached.

The lingering light of the setting sun cast a glow on the sea. The calm sea surface looked shimmering and gentle, making it hard to imagine the countless dangers hidden beneath.

Xing Yingzhu had told him that beneath this vast territory lay the traces of millennia of change. Except for the Forbidden Sea Abyss, even the small roads Sheng Zhao walked on could potentially hide the remains of demons and monsters.

Now was not the peak tourist season, and there were already few visitors in this area. Combined with the approaching night, the few scattered stalls on the beach saw that they had no intention of consuming and gradually closed, heading home early.

The sea was calm, with only occasional waves washing up on the shore, most of which receded before reaching Xing Yingzhu.

From dusk to dark, there were only the two of them left on the entire beach. Sheng Zhao suddenly noticed a faint, subtle light appearing from the horizon where the sea met the sky.

The sun had already set, and Sheng Zhao could see the stars filling the sky. In this situation, the light rising from the sea surface seemed particularly eerie—especially since it wasn’t warm but emitted a gentle, fluorescent blue.

However, soon, the light grew brighter, as if rapidly approaching from the other end of the sea surface.

Slowly, the light gradually revealed its outline, allowing Sheng Zhao to clearly see her appearance with his naked eyes—she was a very large blue bird.

No… Sheng Zhao thought: calling her just a bird might be an understatement.

From afar, the blue bird covered the sky and moon, with a slender and elegant neck, bright and intelligent eyes, and a body covered in a layer of shimmering silver light. Its long tail feathers trailed behind it, swiftly gliding over the sea surface, leaving behind a halo of light.

It was… incredibly beautiful.

Sheng Zhao stared dumbfoundedly at it, his mind momentarily empty, leaving only the word “stunning.”

The bird gracefully spread its beautiful wings and occasionally flapped them, crossing half the sea surface in just a few breaths.

In a short moment, it flew over the sea and, when it approached Xing Yingzhu, stretched its neck and let out a melodious cry before descending from the sky, transforming into a beautiful girl of eighteen or nineteen.

It was the first time Sheng Zhao had faced such a scene directly. For a moment, he was stunned, staring blankly for a long time. Finally, it was Xing Yingzhu who disdainfully kicked his leg with his toe, and Sheng Zhao reluctantly came to his senses.

“Haven’t you seen her before?” Xing Yingzhu asked coldly, “What, don’t you remember?”

“Yingzhu, you still have such a bad temper. You’ll scare the little guy,” the girl said with a good temper. She seemed familiar with Xing Yingzhu and smiled at him. “I’m Ajing.”

“Ah… Hello, hello,” Sheng Zhao quickly got up from the ground, his eyes wandering over her figure. Suddenly, he connected her with a certain figure in his mind.

When the Seventh Princess came to the small building, it seemed like there was a little sparrow with feathers extremely similar to hers perched on her shoulder.

But…

Despite Sheng Zhao’s attempt to convince himself with ten thousand psychological preparations, he couldn’t equate that little sparrow, which was no bigger than a palm, with the beautiful girl in front of him.

Fortunately, Xing Yingzhu intervened just in time.

“Blue Phoenix.” Xing Yingzhu called out with a distant tone, his voice flat as he asked, “When will we go in, and how?”

Ajing clasped her hands together and stood upright, speaking seriously, word by word, “As ordered by the master, the Forbidden Abyss will open. Three hundred miles west from the peak of the North Sea, enter when the ‘Rootless Water’ is three inches and three points deep.”

“I understand,” Xing Yingzhu said.

“Before that, I will stay temporarily in the mortal world,” Ajing said, “If there are any changes, I will stay behind to assist you.”