Apollo's body slowly descended into the ocean, scattering small fish the mont they saw him.
Looking around, he couldn't help but be amazed by the beauty of the undersea world. It was teeming with life, filled with fish he recognized and many he didn't.
The ocean floor emitted a soft glow, creating a magical effect.
It felt like the beggar was gazing at a vibrant underwater city. The sight was utterly srizing.
Apollo looked around further and saw that the entire ocean was filled with these enchanting scenes. If he could, he would stay here for eternity—no trouble, just peace and quiet.
But if he wanted to reach the pinnacle of this world and escape the clutches of old age, he needed to get stronger. Stronger than anyone else.
With this goal in mind, determination flickered in his eyes as he recalled the Great Serpent Ascendant Technique.
This technique would allow him to transform into the Great Serpent in its final form, though he was currently still working on breaking through the beginner stage.
The magnificent view of the ocean faded as Apollo floated in the water's depths. Pitch-black darkness surrounded him, leaving him suspended and alone.
But it lasted only a mont. In the next instant, firefly-like Qi materialized. At first, there were only a few, but soon they grew to thousands.
They floated in the void, circling around the beggar. So even landed gently on his shoulders.
"So, this is the Water Attribute," Apollo muttered. He raised his hand, and the water Qi swam across his palm. "Interesting."
Compared to the usual white Qi, which was neutral, the Water Attribute Qi shimred in a light blue hue.
Even more surprising, they seed to respond to Apollo's needs, unlike the white Qi, which rely wandered aimlessly.
The beggar grinned. "Since you guys are so obedient, be even better when I'm about to break through the beginner stage, got it?"
The light blue Qi vibrated as though understanding his words.
"Good," Apollo said with a smile before closing his eyes.
As the world fell silent, so did the Water Attribute Qi. But the stillness lasted only a few monts before the Qi began to move.
At first, they drifted lazily around the beggar, but as ti passed, their movents quickened. They swirled into a tornado that engulfed Apollo completely.
The faint image of the Great Serpent appeared within the vortex. It was dim, but unmistakable. It let out a silent roar that reverberated through the void.
Apollo furrowed his brows. Cultivating the Great Serpent Ascendant Transformation was unlike practicing other techniques. Instead of performing a set of movents, this technique required him to gradually alter his body's structure minute by minute using the Water Attribute Qi.
While the usual white, unrefined Qi he used on the surface could contribute, its effects were negligible. Apollo realized cultivating this transformation underwater had been the right choice.
Here, his progress felt rapid. If cultivating on land was like walking, being subrged was like sprinting. He was racing toward breaking the barrier that kept him from the beginner stage.
Apollo lost track of ti. He didn't know how long he had been cultivating, but he knew one thing: he was close. And with one final push, the Water Attribute Qi swirling around him surged into his body, exploding outward in waves!
The force was so imnse that the void shattered, revealing the ocean once more.
A shockwave radiated from the beggar's body, creating powerful waves that rippled through the water as if a storm were brewing. Yet, the artificial sky above the Great Serpent remained bright as ever.
The massive waves raged for so ti before finally subsiding.
But beneath the ocean's surface, calmness had yet to return. In one particular spot, an oppressive aura lingered, causing the water to quiver constantly.
Nearby fish and sea monsters displayed similar reactions, darting around erratically. None dared approach the source of the disturbance, yet none ventured too far either.
Their bodies urged them toward the presence, but their instincts whispered to retreat.
The chaotic scene continued as the fish collided with each other in a frenzy.
Apollo opened his eyes, and a strong light blue glow flashed within them. He blinked, and the intense light faded. For a mont, confusion clouded his face before understanding dawned.
Noticing the trembling water around him, he raised his hand instinctively and touched it. Imdiately, the water stilled, and the oppressive aura began to dissipate.
"I succeeded," Apollo muttered, his words forming bubbles in the water. He extended his hand in front of him and clenched it. Though he didn't feel any imdiate surge of power—likely because the technique wasn't yet active—he could sense a profound change.
The water around him felt like an extension of himself, as though, with a single command, it would obey his will.
Curious, he flipped his hand and imagined a shape. The ocean churned, and a ball of water materialized above his palm. Apollo's eyes widened in surprise. To an outsider, it might seem like a simple act, but he knew otherwise—he hadn't used any Qi to create it!
Like his Lightning Attribute, his Water Attribute allowed him to shape his surroundings.
But unlike Lightning, which existed solely to unleash destruction, his Water Attribute carried a calm, nurturing presence. It felt more like a companion than a tool.
Suddenly, Apollo noticed the fish in the distance. A thought struck him, and he raised his hand, beckoning them toward him. Imdiately, they swam to him as if reuniting with a long-lost parent. In monts, they surrounded the beggar, brushing against him gently.
Apollo reached out and picked up a peculiar fish that looked like a blend between a seahorse and a goldfish. The little creature was adorable.
He stroked it softly, and an unfamiliar emotion surged through him.
Satisfaction. Peace. A profound sense of security.
Apollo blinked, startled, before realizing these feelings were emanating from the fish he held. "Interesting," he murmured.
Curious, he picked up another fish and experienced the sa emotions. He repeated this with several more and couldn't help but chuckle. "These little guys are cute."
After playing with the fish for a while, he let them swim freely around him. anwhile, his mind wandered to a new thought.
"This must be one of the side effects of reaching the Beginner Stage," Apollo whispered. He also noted that his control over water far surpassed his mastery of lightning. "Should I find a lightning technique? Maybe later. For now, I'll test this one!"
A smile spread across his face as the Great Serpent Ascendant Transformation filled his mind.
And with a single thought, the technique activated!
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