- My Doomsday Territory

In that moment, peering from his location, he saw a scene of stark contrast. At a distance, the waters of the Endless Sea, reflecting the sky's hue, were suddenly divided by a line stretching into infinity, separating the blues. On one side of the line lay the azure sea, its waves roaring incessantly; beyond it lay an eerie stillness. Dark and azure waters distinctly separated, slicing the ocean into two distinct swathes. Upon the azure waters, majestic warships armed to the teeth made their passage. There were no pleasantries exchanged—the arrangements had been settled on the day of the pirate gathering. The major nations were no exception. A palpable, vast aura of power encompassed the area. In a matter of moments, formidable warships, all of flagship caliber or better, began navigating into the enigmatic waters, known as the Silent Sea. Amidst them was the Deep Sea Megalodon, its presence subtle among giants. As they crossed the vast fleet of the Three Emperors, a fearsome deity-tier warrior reiterated the established rules: "Ninety percent of any Silent Sea Crystals you procure must be surrendered. Remember, entering the Silent Sea is an opportunity granted by the Great Emperors. Without their protection, you not only forfeit entry but even if you obtain a bounty of Silent Sea Crystals, could you truly escape with them?" His voice echoed across a stretch of ocean spanning kilometers. Regardless of their inner thoughts, no pirate would forsake this opportunity for gain. In the command center, Tang Yu let slip a sardonic smile. The Silent Sea wasn't just a resource-rich area; it was a perilous zone. Even a deity-tier individual would find it challenging to extricate oneself from the dangers within. The Three Emperors did not dare to venture personally; instead, they and the empire's invincible figures merely exacted ‘protection fees’ beyond its borders. They left the risks to others and claimed the bounty for themselves—this was the rule devised by the powers that be. Most pirates at the Converged Unity level possessed their own hidden aces. To them, spatial storage gear was far from rare. 'Surely, few pirates strictly adhere to the rules.' 'But since the Three Emperors demand ninety percent of the Silent Sea Crystals, they must have methods of verification. It will be a contest of cunning.' Prepared for all scenarios, Tang Yu made his move. The Deep Sea Megalodon's submersion depth was minor, allowing observation of the ocean surface via onboard equipment. He observed the warships that entered the Silent Sea zone dramatically slow, as if transformed into snails in comparison to their previous pace. Suddenly—vibrations coursed through as if passing through an unseen barrier. Inside, despite being within the confines of the cabin, a stifling pressure enveloped him from all sides. "This sensation...it's akin to stepping into an enemy's domain, similar to the suppressive force when first entering an alien world," he mused. Yet this was stronger still. His powers were reduced by seventy to eighty percent! Especially—this body of Tang Yu's was a spatial avatar. When he attempted a spatial tear, an arm-length fissure appeared briefly before seamlessly closing. His vision could discern the spatial threads, dense and cage-like. "This space is peculiar. Even with my foundational understanding of spatial laws, within the Silent Sea zone, my teleportation range is severely restricted." Others, including Yilian, were taken aback. Even the Silent Sea zone limited the laws? Tang Yu tested returning using a warp scroll through standard protocols, employing a puppet. As the usual version flash-activated, it was evidently interfered with, showing a delay. Yet within several seconds, the puppet vanished into thin air, enshrouded in brilliance. The option was viable. The enhanced scroll faced no interference, performing instantaneously as always. Tang Yu distributed two enhanced warp scrolls to everyone aboard the Deep Sea Megalodon, including the helmsman, gunners, cooks, and a few extraordinary first-rank crew members. As for the regular ones, everyone already had a stack at hand. "Ascend with the Deep Sea Megalodon," Tang Yu instructed. The vessel emerged like a mighty whale, parting the waters. He teleported briefly to the vessel's exterior, hovering above the ocean. Flight was possible! "So, the Silent Sea is a space unto itself, offsetting the ocean's corrosive qualities and the ban on flight." Everyone recognized this—now anyone could dive deep, where the coveted Silent Sea Crystals often lay. One advantage of the Deep Sea Megalodon was nullified. But Tang Yu remained unfazed; as long as the vessel ran swift and resilient, it met his criteria. The Silent Sea Crystals were yet unseen, and the pirate ships entering the territory dispersed cautiously, quickly vanishing from sight. Some activated defensive runes, shrouding their vessels like an eggshell, and plunged beneath the surface. "Let’s dive as well. The Deep Sea Megalodon still holds an edge in sea-floor reconnaissance." The depths of the Silent Sea were somber and lifeless, but sensory spread proved easier than in the Endless Sea’s depths. Shortly thereafter, without warning, a distant burst resounded—a subdued yet discernible ripple. The Deep Sea Megalodon adjusted course and accelerated. Under two minutes later, from afar, Tang Yu sensed a familiar essence of origin. Everyone aboard—acquainted with Silent Sea Crystals—lit with anticipation. In the distance, the waters seemed to spiral inward, centered upon a massive, millstone-sized dark red stone. A Silent Sea Crystal Source! Such a sizeable deposit could yield several hundred Silent Sea Crystals! Battling ships surrounded the source stone, their insignias distinctive. In the fierce clash, energy blasts and powers vied, splintering masts, damaging decks, and seawater surged into their holds. Still, neither pirate crew could be swayed. Though their personnel were few, those present were at least seasoned demi-gods. Average vessels might succumb to the Silent Sea’s pressure—bodies could crack, bleeding from every orifice. Yet even these veterans struggled, their strength near nullified, often consumed by residual conflict. One group boasted eleven Converged Unity layer warriors; the other, just six. Dominance pursued the weaker group, yet none would concede to the lure of the Silent Sea Crystals. "The enemy might outmatch us, but securing that source promises wealth beyond reckoning!" Hence, they clung to hope, greed unyielding. Suddenly, the weaker pirate leader gasped, fixing his gaze close behind the enemy—a colossal, oval-shaped bow loomed, unnoticed until now. A ship! Unlike them, its silent traversal through the water was uncanny. Recalling the Deep Sea Megalodon, the realization struck terrifyingly: this was the vessel seized by the notorious Black Skull Pirates— Black Skull!!! Before reactions formed, a massive, ice-ring radiated amid the Silent Sea, its brilliance cutting through the gloom... Several Converged Unity warriors were frozen within the ice ring, their shocked expressions trapped within its bounds. In the blink of an eye, their presence diminished significantly. From the opened hatch of the Deep Sea Megalodon, a few figures soared out, among them the renowned "Swordmaster" whose bounty had reached 30 million for his opposition against "Abyss." Flee! The overwhelming instinct to survive finally eclipsed their greed. The remaining Converged Unity members from the two pirate groups scattered, abandoning their warships. "No need to pursue them, it's unnecessary," Tang Yu remarked, as Kong struck down another foe with a couple of swift sword strokes. Nancy pursued and eliminated one more Converged Unity fighter. Those trapped by Yilian's ice ring couldn't break free, and in mere seconds, their life force faded completely. The others managed to escape to a safe distance. Tang Yu approached the Silent Sea Crystal Source. The imploding waters exerted a formidable resistance. He pushed, his effort finally allowing him to breach, placing his hand on the source stone, enveloping it with elemental power to extricate it slowly. “It’s a bit slow; it’ll take at least two minutes to pull this stone out,” Tang Yu frowned. No wonder the dominating pirate group hadn't extracted it—any disturbance during the process would reset its position. Tang Yu withdrew his hand, “Nancy, you take a turn.” Boom— Nancy's delicate hand faced no impedance as she struck the stone, causing the surrounding implosion to tremor. In under ten seconds, the millstone-sized source stone was retrieved, the peculiar phenomena of the imploded water diminishing alongside it. “Speed… acceptable, good work,” Tang Yu commended, patting Nancy's shoulder. Nancy nodded in acknowledgment. Yilian gave a sidelong glance, “←_←” … The Silent Sea's rare period of change unveiled a bounty of Silent Sea Crystal Sources on the ocean floor. In less than a day, they amassed over a hundred source stones. The largest was akin to a van, promising tens of thousands of crystals; even the smallest, backpack-sized, held over a hundred crystals. In one day, nearly a hundred thousand Silent Sea Crystals were acquired! A quantity unattainable by purchase! Their formidable strength and the Deep Sea Megalodon's sovereignty in navigating the seafloor allowed them to seize the sources with ease. In reality, few sources required no contest; most were uncovered lured by the disruption of nearby battles. Common pirate crews neither dared nor could venture recklessly within the Silent Sea. Within a mere day, the fallen Converged Unity fighters were countless! Many renowned pirate groups met their end! The blood of mighty Converged Unity-tier warriors might have saturated—or attempted to saturate—the Silent Sea. The fallen Converged Unity were thwarted by apex pirate forces or perished to the special life forms the Silent Sea harbored—the Wraiths, each rivaling deity-tier levels. These elusive foes lack true intelligence but possess immense combative instincts, capable of overwhelming demigod warriors when ganged up. In addition, some deadly regions could also claim deity-level lives. The Deep Sea Megalodon continued to delve deeper into the Silent Sea, searching for crystal sources while avoiding perilous areas. Ahead, the vibrations of ongoing skirmishes reached them. One vessel fled while pursued by another, each drawing closer by the minute. Tang Yu recognized the pursuer—a boat composed entirely of what resembled white bones, like a giant skeletal beast. It was the 'White Bone Abyss'—the flagship of Abyss!