Survival at Sea: My Warship is a Rubber Duck?

Chapter 66 The Supreme Being: The Exile 'Iristil'

Chapter 66 The Supreme Being: The Exile 'Iristil'

Yu Wang felt as if his heart had been gripped tightly and twisted by a hand! The pain made his lips twitch involuntarily.

He would spend half a day mentally preparing himself even for a shell that cost 50 cents a round. Now, the treasure he got by picking up a bargain with 251 pearl coins has just run away from home on its own!

They've left! They've gone!

This is even more unacceptable than losing 250 yuan!

Yu Wang was speechless for a moment, unsure of what words to use to describe his complex feelings.

In the end, he could only console himself with a bitter smile: at least the stone statue was kind enough not to take the coral pendant, which it had a "tablemate" relationship with, with it; otherwise, he would really be coughing up blood now.

Zhang Xinlan initially didn't quite understand why Yu Wang was so heartbroken, but seeing that he really looked like he was about to follow the stone statue away at any moment, she realized that the "runaway" stone statue was probably worth far more than she had imagined.

After thinking for a moment, she tugged at Yu Wang's sleeve, trying to distract him, then pointed to a corner inside the cabin and said, "That—Yu Wang, look there—it seems—it didn't completely escape? Did it leave you something?"

Yu Wang, whose heart was shattered, was stunned and looked in the direction she was pointing.

On the floor lay a long, narrow stone fragment, about the size of an adult's palm, made of the same material as the statue.

At first glance, it looks like a piece that naturally fell off somewhere from the statue.

But when the stone statue kicked the remains of the metal demon statue so violently, its stone feet collided head-on with the metal fragments, yet not a single stone chip broke.

So this was probably not an accidental collapse, but more like a "return gift" left behind by the stone statue before it left.

He walked over quickly, bent down, and picked up the long, narrow stone.

It feels heavy in the hand, with a warm, gentle feel, as if it contains a faint energy.

Furthermore, Yu Wang discovered that the stone's appearance resembled a miniature version of a standing statue.

The base is flat, allowing it to stand steadily on the table.

This undoubtedly confirms the speculation that it was deliberately left behind.

As his fingertips caressed the warm, smooth surface of the stone and his thoughts raced, a clear stream of information naturally flowed into his mind:

In a daze, Yu Wang's consciousness seemed to be drawn across endless time and space.

He "saw" a desolate and lifeless void with few stars in the background, where a goddess clad in tattered silver armor and with dim light sat alone on a broken throne.

Xiu's face was shrouded in a hazy halo, making it difficult to see clearly.

Beneath the throne lies an endless, viscous, surging tide of darkness that constantly attempts to encroach upwards.

The darkness was filled with malice and decay, yet the goddess simply sat there quietly, her tattered silver armor and dim divine light becoming the strongest and most insurmountable barrier against this dark tide.

At the very moment that the deluded consciousness "gazes" at her, the goddess on the throne seems to have sensed this gaze that transcends dimensions, and slightly raises her head shrouded in a halo.

There was no sound, but a will flowed directly into his consciousness like a clear spring:

[Holder of the Seal—Darkness has breached my defenses. Corruption surges, yet the morning star remains.]

Though my body is insignificant, my authority remains. In the name of order, I temporarily lend you my eyes to see the truth, and your vessel to purify the turbid.

Do not be afraid.

When the shadows whisper, remember my name—

"I am the unyielding bulwark, the silent oath-keeper—and also—Irisdale, the dawn's light, who will eventually return to her rightful place."

The grand and tragic illusion receded like the tide.

The stone statue in my palm felt slightly warm at that moment, as if the remaining divinity was resonating with the present world.

The panel appeared before my eyes.

Miniature Stone Statue Figure of Iristiel, the Exile from the High Heavens

[Type: Special Item/Offering]

[Effect: Dispels shadows and creates a peaceful place (Oh my god! Please protect me, master!!)]

[Description: The Holder of the Seal—Shadows are creeping, tides are rising. Though this body is small, it can still carve out a corner of tranquility for you, temporarily blocking the touch of darkness. Make good use of this quiet place, rest, prepare, remember the light—and then, move forward. (Remember to wipe it often, maintain reverence, who knows, there might be a surprise!)]

The sheer volume of information was overwhelming, shattering Yu Wang's perceptions.

There are still too many mysteries in this world that far exceed what he could have grasped during his three years of struggle to survive in his previous life.

The thick, churning darkness beneath the throne, along with the "shadows" mentioned in the panel description, led Yu Wang to believe that it referred to the night when monsters were active.

However, "Supreme Heaven," "Iristilde," and those heavy and glorious titles belonging to Him, "Unbreakable Barrier," "Silent Oathkeeper," "Dawn of the New Day"—all of this was unheard of in the previous world.

These are secrets belonging to higher-level deities.

However, those grand narratives are still far from his reach for now.

The most tangible benefit right now is that with this "little figurine" around, the curse threat from the demon statue and the spherical monster that harassed me every night are no longer a major concern!

After pondering for a long time, Yu Wang finally digested all the information in shock. Without further hesitation, he carefully prepared a small and sturdy shrine in the cabin of the "Little Yellow Duck".

Lay out a clean, soft cloth, and then solemnly and properly place the small statue on it.

After doing all this, he breathed a sigh of relief, as if an invisible pressure had been lifted.

Zhang Xinlan observed quietly throughout the entire process.

Aside from silently handing Yu Wang a clean cloth when he needed it, she suppressed her curiosity and questions, simply watching Yu Wang busy himself.

She knew very well that if Yu Wang felt it necessary for her to know, he would explain afterward; if it was a secret that was inconvenient to reveal, asking rashly would not only not get her an answer, but might also make things awkward for both of them.

Yu Wang did not intend to completely conceal the matter, after all, the existence and effect of the stone statue were related to the safety of the entire ship.

He turned to Zhang Xinlan and said succinctly, "I've been marked by the demon statue on that ship before, and I'm under some kind of curse. The monster threat at night might be amplified as a result."

Zhang Xinlan's heart tightened, and she subconsciously asked, "Then what should we do? Should we take turns keeping watch? Or should we kill more sharks and try to summon fighting ducks with their meat?"

She has a very creative mind; the ducks summoned with shark meat would probably be quite ferocious, right?

Yu Wang nodded, then shook his head. Seeing Zhang Xinlan's increasingly confused gaze, he didn't keep her in suspense and explained directly, "Killing a few sharks and trying to summon ducks with the flesh of a new species was already part of my plan. However, the curse issue is basically no longer a concern."

As he spoke, he turned his gaze to the newly set-up shrine and explained simply, "This stone statue has an extraordinary origin; it belongs to—well, you can understand it as a relic of a deity from the 'good camp.' It can protect our ship's basic safety at night."

He tried to explain it in a way that Zhang Xinlan could easily understand, omitting those overly sensational details involving "the highest heaven," "the exiles," and "the dawn."

Knowing too much or too early about some things may not be a blessing, but may instead bring unnecessary pressure.

Maintaining a certain level of information gap can sometimes be a form of protection for teammates.

Zhang Xinlan seemed to understand, but she trusted Yu Wang's judgment and nodded.

Remembering Yu Wang's purpose in going into the water, she pressed, "Did you find the entrance?"

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