**Chapter 2460: Someone Wants to Revive This Fish**
The sudden movement startled both Lin Moyu and Lu Fengyao. Just moments ago, they both agreed that the giant fish was dead. But now, it suddenly moved. The fishâs mouth opened, emitting a low growl, and an endless stream of Realm Sea water poured into its enormous mouth. Lin Moyu and Lu Fengyao exchanged glances, both seeing the surprise in each otherâs eyes.
Lu Fengyao whispered, "It was clearly dead."
Lin Moyu was even more certain that the fish was indeed dead. But what was happening now? He whispered, "It must be dead. The current movements are probably related to the Dao Patterns on its scales."
Lu Fengyao asked, "You mean the Dao Patterns are controlling it?"
Lin Moyu replied, "I canât be sure if the Dao Patterns are controlling it, but they are definitely related."
Lu Fengyao observed carefully. Although she didnât understand Dao Patterns, she could see that Lin Moyu was right. She asked, "Do you understand Dao Patterns?"
Lin Moyu shook his head, "I donât, itâs just a feeling."
Lu Fengyao was speechless. She had some understanding of Dao Patterns due to her familyâs inheritance and her own cultivation level. Yet Lin Moyu, without any background or high cultivation level, could also see it. She couldnât help but think, "Is this talent?"
More and more Realm Sea water was being swallowed by the giant fish, forming a terrifying vortex. The vortex grew stronger, drawing in more and more Realm Sea water. Moments later, countless scales on the fishâs back suddenly spread open, and a large amount of Realm Sea water gushed out. The water that entered the fishâs mouth circulated through its massive body and then was expelled.
Lu Fengyao wondered, "What exactly is it doing?"
Lin Moyu replied solemnly, "Itâs refining the Realm Sea water. The water it swallows is refined and then expelled without its original power."
Realm Sea water is different from ordinary water; it contains immense power. Anyone entering the Realm Sea would endure the impact of this water. The Realm Sea water is impartial, affecting even the creatures living within it. This makes it so that only Celestial Sovereign-level beings can survive below fifty thousand meters in the Realm Sea. The deeper the Realm Sea, the stronger the power contained in its water. This power is what allows Realm Sea creatures to produce origin crystals, as the origin power comes from the Realm Sea water. The giant fish was refining the Realm Sea water, extracting its power. The power contained a lot of origin power, which the fish was refining.
But why would a dead fish refine Realm Sea water? What purpose did it serve?
At this moment, Lin Moyu suddenly saw a high-level Celestial Sovereign from the demon race drifting along with the Realm Sea water. He was clearly still unconscious and was swallowed by the giant fish along with the water. Lin Moyu saw it clearly with the Eye of the Undead, watching the demonâs soul fire enter the fishâs mouth and quickly extinguish. The demon Celestial Sovereign died silently after being swallowed by the fish.
Lu Fengyao also saw this. Although she didnât have the Eye of the Undead, her Celestial Sovereign senses told her what had happened. Her expression grew serious. A high-level Celestial Sovereign had just died like that. If it were her, she wouldnât fare any better. Even with a Dao Sovereign-level artifact, she had no confidence in surviving.
Feeling a fatal threat, Lu Fengyao whispered, "What should we do?"
Lin Moyu shook his head, "No rush, letâs observe a bit more."
He wanted to wait for the Skeleton Generals to fully explore this space and see if there was anything else besides the giant fish. Lu Fengyao had no choice but to follow Lin Moyuâs lead and wait quietly.
Three hours later, the Dao Patterns on the fish gradually dimmed, and its mouth slowly closed. Moments later, the scales on its back closed, and the fish became still again. Everything returned to calm, as if nothing had happened. During these three hours, Lin Moyu had been studying the Dao Patterns. He discovered that although Dao Patterns were different from runes and more complex, they had some similarities. Dao Patterns seemed to be an upgraded version of runes, a higher-level existence. Combining the Dao Patterns on the fish with the runes he knew, Lin Moyu had an incredible guess. But it was just a guess, not a certainty.
Now that the Dao Patterns had receded and the fish was still, Lin Moyu whispered, "Iâm going over to take a look."
Lu Fengyao frowned, "Look at what?"
"The Dao Patterns!"
Saying this, Lin Moyu flew over, and Lu Fengyao hesitated for a few seconds before following. A light flew from Lu Fengyao, enveloping Lin Moyu. She had expanded the protection range of the jade bead to cover both of them. Lin Moyu smiled, "Thank you, Sister Fengyao."
Lu Fengyao asked, "Can you understand the Dao Patterns?"
Lin Moyu shook his head, "I canât, but I feel they are somewhat similar to runes. Maybe I can discover something."
Lu Fengyao was surprised, "You understand runes?"
Lin Moyu nodded, "A little."
Lu Fengyao looked at Lin Moyu like he was a monster, "Youâve only been cultivating for two thousand years, and you even understand runes. I really donât know how you cultivate."
Lin Moyu humbly replied, "I only understand a little, itâs nothing."
Lu Fengyao didnât believe him at all. From his demeanor, it didnât seem like he only understood a little. They approached the giant fish and saw the Dao Patterns engraved on its scales. The Dao Patterns on the scales were different from those on the fish bone. The patterns on the fish bone seemed natural and integrated, while those on the scales looked engraved and lacked that feeling.
With just one glance, Lin Moyu confirmed that someone had engraved the Dao Patterns on the scales. He immediately thought of the person who built the altar. The Dao Patterns on the scales were strikingly similar to those on the altar, likely made by the same person. Recalling everything that had happened since entering this special space, Lin Moyu carefully reviewed every detail, not missing anything. Gradually, the events connected, and he arrived at a highly probable conclusion.
Lin Moyu muttered to himself, "He wants to revive the fish!"
Lu Fengyao didnât hear clearly, "What did you say?"
Lin Moyu whispered, "I speculate that all these arrangements are to revive this giant fish."
Lu Fengyao was shocked, "Revive it? How is that possible? Itâs clearly dead!"
Lin Moyu replied, "Nothing is impossible. Perhaps a Dao Sovereign has that ability."
Reversing fate and resurrecting the dead seemed like a fantasy to Lu Fengyao. But to Lin Moyu, who had the power of resurrection, it wasnât impossible. Lu Fengyao still found it hard to believe, "Could you be mistaken?"
Lin Moyu said, "Itâs hard to say. Iâm just saying itâs possible. But thatâs not important. Whatâs important is how we find a way out and leave here."
"If my guess is correct, and a Dao Sovereign set all this up, it has nothing to do with us. Thatâs something for Dao Sovereigns to worry about."
Lu Fengyao agreed, "Then letâs not worry about it and focus on finding a way out."
Lin Moyu nodded slightly. The arrangements of a Dao Sovereign were indeed beyond his reach.
Boom!
Suddenly, the sky exploded, and a black shadow swooped down. Sharp cries filled the air, followed by piercing sounds that resonated with their souls. Lu Fengyaoâs face changed dramatically, "The insect race!"