After becoming rich overnight, I handed over the system.

Chapter 387 Starting Again

"This matter must be kept strictly confidential. If the news leaks, not only the Eye of the Deep Sea, but other floating cities and even the remaining forces on land will vie for it."

“We need to organize a scientific expedition team,” Yu Yang insisted. “There might be the key to solving our current predicament there—new food sources, salt-resistant crop genes, or even the possibility of humans adapting to the marine environment.”

Morrie paused for a moment. "You have 48 hours to prepare. I will send the most elite squad of security forces with you. But remember, Dr. Yu, this operation concerns the future of New Atlantis—and possibly the future of all humanity."

Upon leaving the parliament hall, Yu Yang found Cheng Hai waiting for him.

My old friend's expression was unusually serious.

“I checked the ‘Dolphin’s’ black box,” Cheng Hai said in a low voice. “Our descent route was precisely tracked. Someone installed the tracker before we even set off.”

Yu Yang felt a chill run down his spine: "Is there a mole within the research institute?"

Cheng Hai nodded: "And they're very likely inside Parliament. The people from Mori's faction might not be reliable."

The two walked silently down the suspended corridor, with the ceaseless waves below.

Yu Yang suddenly stopped.

“Then we’ll go back ourselves,” he decided. “Just the two of us, before the official expedition team.”

Cheng Hai raised an eyebrow: "That's risking your life. No backup, no heavy equipment..."

“But we have the advantage of surprise,” Yu Yang said, his eyes gleaming with determination, “and I know a shortcut—a faster route through the underwater canyon to the north.”

Cheng Hai stared at him for a few seconds, then suddenly laughed: "Damn it, I knew following you would never end well. When are we leaving?"

"Tonight at midnight. While the tides are favorable."

Before parting, Cheng Hai called out to Yu Yang, "Old Yu, whatever we find down there, are you prepared to face the consequences? It could be something that changes the fate of humanity."

Yu Yang looked out at the ocean, thinking of the inhuman creature in the container, the dwindling food reserves, and the conflicts that erupted between floating cities over a piece of land suitable for planting.

"Humanity has no way out, Old Cheng," he said softly. "Adapt or perish."

Yu Yang had thought this way before Lin Liuyi arrived.

This floating world of water has no end in sight; humanity must either adapt to the ocean or face extinction.

The half-human, half-fish creature in the container might be what humanity will look like in the future, but he doesn't understand why the previous civilization would have developed such a creature.

Did they foresee the arrival of the water world? If so, why didn't they take more effective measures?

The new Atlantis was eerily quiet at midnight, with moonlight piercing through the thin clouds and casting dappled shadows on the metal platforms.

Yu Yang, carrying his equipment bag, walked through the suspended corridor connecting the platforms, his footsteps perfectly masked by the sound of the waves.

Cheng Hai was already waiting at the agreed-upon dock, with a clearly modified submersible parked beside him.

It is smaller than the "Dolphin" and its hull is coated with a dark blue wave-absorbing material, making it almost blend into the seawater in the dim light.

"Is this your new toy?" Yu Yang asked softly, his fingers tracing the smooth surface of the submersible.

Cheng Hai grinned: "'Ghost,' specially designed for these clandestine missions. Silent propulsion system, heat shield, and—"

He tapped a panel on the side. "—Active sonar jammer. Those bastards from Deepsea Eye will never be able to track us again."

Yu Yang nodded and stuffed the equipment bag into the submersible's storage compartment.

He noticed that Cheng Hai had much more stuff than usual—not just research equipment, but also several things that looked like weapons.

“Hopefully we won’t need these,” Cheng Hai explained, following his gaze, “but given what happened yesterday, it’s better to be well-prepared.”

The two climbed into the cramped cockpit, and Cheng Hai started the system, the control panel illuminating with a soft blue light.

Unlike standard submersibles, the displays here are all set to minimum brightness, and they make almost no noise when operating.

“Final confirmation before departure,” Cheng Hai said in a low voice, “We’ll descend through the northern canyon, avoiding patrols and sonar arrays. We expect to reach the site in forty minutes. We’ll only collect samples and data; no lingering. Any questions?”

Yu Yang shook his head: "The parliamentary expedition team doesn't depart until noon tomorrow; we have plenty of time."

The Ghost silently glided into the water, disappearing into the darkness like a real deep-sea fish.

The descent was exceptionally smooth, with almost no vibration or noise typical of traditional submersibles.

Yu Yang looked through the observation window and watched as the moonlight above was gradually swallowed by the deep sea.

"The canyon on the north side was formed by a tectonic plate fissure," Cheng Hai explained while operating the equipment. "At its narrowest point, it's only fifteen meters wide, but it's over three thousand meters deep. It's not even fully marked on the parliamentary map."

The submersible began to tilt, entering an almost vertical underwater canyon.

The rock walls on both sides are covered with luminescent microorganisms, forming a natural fluorescent channel.

Yu Yang turned on the external camera to record this rare geological wonder.

“Look there,” he suddenly pointed to the right side of the rock face, “those regular indentations…like they were carved out by man.”

Cheng Hai adjusted the submersible's attitude to approach.

Under strong light, the marks on the rock face do indeed show the characteristics of tool chiseling, and even a few blurry symbolic marks can be seen.

"A mining tunnel from a pre-existing civilization?" Cheng Hai guessed. "But why dig so deep?"

Yu Yang took a photo: "Maybe it's not just mining. Remember yesterday's discovery? That gene bank was built in a location that should theoretically be on land. The sea level before the Great Flood was much lower than it is now; these channels may have originally been on land."

As the depth increases, the water temperature drops sharply.

The submersible's hull began to creak slightly, bearing the immense water pressure. Cheng Hai checked the pressure readings, his expression turning serious.

"We're nearing our maximum depth; the 'Ghost' wasn't designed for such extreme environments."

“Hold on a little longer,” Yu Yang said, staring at the navigation map. “The ruins are at the end of the canyon.”

Suddenly, the submersible's sonar system sounded an alarm.

Cheng Hai quickly pulled up the image—a huge metal structure appeared at the bottom of the canyon, half-buried in the sediment.

“That wasn’t formed naturally,” Yu Yang said, holding his breath, “it’s a pre-civilization architectural complex!”

While Yu Yang and his group discovered the new complex, Lin Mo from another world set off with the team once again.

There was no other way; the resources in the dungeon were dwindling, and they had to constantly accumulate points to survive.

The unexpected gain last time was enough for Lin Mo to have a better month, but she still needed to think about the future.